Lilia Podolyak
The Czech Republic will not return Ukrainians of military age to Ukraine. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky believes that there are no mechanisms for this under international law
Oleksandr Zyma, director of the National Bank's legal department, is under investigation for possible abuse of office due to a letter he sent to the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) recommending that it drop the lawsuits filed by Concord Bank against the NBU.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is discussing key resolutions and initiatives for global action, including on issues related to Ukraine. Among them are the dignity of prisoners, the role of the OECD after Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and support for Ukraine's recovery.
Trial of ex-officer of Odesa emergency service to be held today.
Experts argue that mutual responsibility in the Ukrainian judicial system prevents Supreme Court judges from being held accountable.
How the DobroDiy Charity Marketplace supports defenders.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 376,860 personnel and 6192 tanks.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces fired 453 shells in Kherson region in 84 incidents, hitting residential areas and infrastructure, including a school and a factory. Air defense units also destroyed two drones.
Three drones were shot down by air defense forces in Dniprovske on January 22, causing debris and a fire at a local business. Despite the damage to the building, no one was injured.
On Sunday, Russian troops shelled the waters and coastline of Ochakiv in Ukraine, causing no casualties. In addition, air defense in Mykolaiv region destroyed two enemy drones.
Russian forces have advanced in the Donetsk region, especially south of Avdiivka, reports the American Institute for the Study of War. The institute predicts further intensification of Russian activity in the area, where more than 40,000 people are reportedly concentrated.
Over the past day, 68 combat engagements took place in Ukraine, during which the enemy launched 4 missile and 102 air strikes, as well as 80 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems. The Ukrainian military managed to repel several enemy attacks in different directions.
According to the General Staff, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 9 air strikes on enemy concentrations. The strikes targeted the enemy's personnel, weapons, military equipment and air defense system.
Russians are expanding their propaganda network in the occupied territories by opening branches of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation, which aims to glorify the Kremlin regime. The foundation organizes propaganda events and raises funds for the needs of the occupiers.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down eight attack drones launched from the Russian city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The operation took place in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipro and Kirovohrad regions.
More than 40 people have been killed in landslides in southwestern China, forcing the evacuation of 500 people from two villages. Rescuers have launched a search for missing persons.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has detected six Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait. This comes after China's alleged use of spy balloons became a global issue last year.
After 16 years of negotiations, Switzerland and India have reached an agreement on a free trade agreement, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said. Officials are now finalizing the details.
Two US Navy sailors are presumed dead after a 10-day search in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia. The search covered 21,000 square miles with the help of the US, Japan, Spain and the US Coast Guard.
A Ukrainian Asiatic black bear named Yampil, who was rescued from a war-torn zoo in Donetsk, has found a new home in Scotland's Five Sisters Zoo. Despite initial fears of possible post-traumatic stress disorder, Yampil is adapting well to his new environment.
Severe weather in the United States has left at least 89 people dead over the past week, with fatalities reported in multiple states. This dangerous weather continues, posing a threat across the country.
US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of US economic assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression. She argues that it can help stimulate the Ukrainian economy, reduce dependence on international support, and help create a corruption-free, competitive market.
The European External Action Service has developed a plan to provide military assistance to Ukraine worth more than 20 billion euros over the next four years. The plan envisages the creation of a fund for the joint purchase of weapons and military training, the proceeds of which will be returned to the EU.
Ukraine will begin construction of large nuclear power units in 2024 in cooperation with Western countries, including the United States. In total, it is planned to develop nine power units based on the American AR1000 technology.
Seven Russian contract soldiers were convicted for refusing to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. Aleksandr Maksimov received the longest sentence - two and a half years in a general regime colony.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a Hindu temple built on the site of a destroyed historic mosque that killed 2,000 people during riots in 1992. This event is seen as a symbolic start to Modi's election campaign.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' conditions for the release of more than 130 Israeli hostages. Hamas's demands include an end to the war, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, the preservation of its power in the region, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Teenage employment in the US has reached a 14-year high, especially in restaurants and retail, reflecting the changing attitudes of Generation Z toward work. Rising inflation and the desire for financial independence are driving more teens to look for work.
The Iranian army has so far called the cause of the incident either the soldier's mental state or an accident.
Ukrainian actor, satirist and screenwriter Yevhen Hait died of cardiac arrest in Odesa. He was known for his work in The Gentleman's Show and the Naked and Funny project.