Lilia Podolyak
Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius to discuss Ukraine's security, preparations for the NATO summit, and Ukraine's possible accession to the EU and NATO.
Ukraine plans to introduce a national CO2 emissions trading system by 2026 to exempt local businesses from CO2 tax on exports to the EU. The country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources plans to submit a draft law on the system this year.
Local residents heard the sounds of drones, followed by explosions and a massive fire.
Donald Trump has often accused Joe Biden of having cognitive impairment. Now he's getting a taste of his own medicine from Republican nominee Nikki Haley.
The Biden administration's reassessment of U. S. natural gas exports due to climate change concerns is a concern for the European energy sector, which relies on these exports in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Tighter controls on gas exports could lead to increased tensions in Europe, especially if the war in Ukraine continues.
According to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the number of North Korean defectors, especially youth and elites, increased in 2023 compared to the previous two years. This was influenced by various factors, including disagreement with the Kim Jong Un regime and food shortages.
Ukraine's presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has called on allies to provide additional weapons to support the country's military efforts against Russia. He emphasizes the need for high-tech weapons and notes that the 1,300-kilometer-long front line requires a larger arsenal.
U. S. lawmakers have enacted a ban on the Department of Defense purchasing batteries from six major Chinese manufacturers, including CATL and BYD, starting in October 2027. This rule is part of the National Defense Authorization Act and aims to focus business on reliable materials and companies that can be trusted.
A Russian court acquitted Zaindi Takayev, a Chechen contract soldier accused of killing his fellow soldier Magomed Shakhbanov in Pervomaisk, Ukraine. The decision, which is considered the first known acquittal of a participant in the Ukrainian conflict, is being appealed.
Explosions are reported near the Russian plant in Tula, where Pantsyr-S/C1 anti-aircraft missile systems and armored vehicles are assembled. The cause is attributed to unknown UAVs that attacked the area.
The European Union (EU) has drafted a ten-point peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which envisages the creation of an independent Palestinian state living in peace with Israel. The draft appeared on the eve of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
Russians are forming propaganda groups of pensioners in the occupied territories to sway public opinion in favor of Putin, according to the National Resistance Center. These pensioners are being used to tell local media about their poor living conditions under Ukraine and to campaign for Putin.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi intends to visit Ukraine amid escalating problems at Zaporizhzhia NPP due to deteriorating equipment. Despite the fact that the Russian occupiers allowed IAEA experts access to the plant, the situation is approaching a critical point.
Russian air defense systems shot down one drone over the Smolensk region and another over the Tula region, resulting in no injuries or deaths. The incident, reported by the Ministry of Defense, occurred on January 20.
In Zakarpattia, Ukraine, a couple attacked border patrol during a car inspection, injuring one officer. The pair, previously known for illegal activities, are now charged with several counts, including threatening or abusing an officer.
In 2023, Russia overtook Saudi Arabia to become the largest supplier of crude oil to China, distributing 107 million tons per year. Despite Western sanctions against Russia, China's demand for cheaper oil has reportedly pushed Russian oil prices above $60.
A dispute over the placement of flowerpots on the Walk of Fame in Romny, Sumy region, Ukraine, led to a physical altercation between the mayor, Oleg Stogniy, and the head of the Romny district military administration, Denis Vashchenko. Both officials claimed to be victims and shared their versions of the incident on Facebook.
A US air base in Iraq was attacked by rockets, leaving US servicemen lightly injured and an Iraqi security officer seriously wounded. The attack is believed to have been carried out by militants from Iraq amid growing tensions between US-backed Israel and Hamas.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that its air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian drone over the Oryol region on January 20. The unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly destroyed at around 22:30 Moscow time.
During a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U. S. President Joe Biden discussed possible solutions to the creation of an independent Palestinian state amid ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip. Biden noted that there are many solutions, and not all UN members have their own armed forces.
Ivan Prykhodko, the occupying mayor of Horlivka, plans to install a propaganda stele in the city, according to the National Resistance Headquarters. This move is seen as a distraction from everyday problems and a continuation of the practice of special honors for cities under the rule of the Putin regime.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has put Petro Symonenko, leader of the banned Communist Party of Ukraine, on the wanted list. A criminal case was opened against Symonenko for publicly calling for the overthrow of the constitutional order and denying Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian missile forces struck three areas where enemy forces were concentrated, including manpower, weapons, military equipment, a command center and an enemy electronic warfare station. Over the course of the day, 72 combat engagements took place, and Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in various directions.
In the criminal proceedings over the embezzlement of strategic lands of the Kyiv HPP, 12 suspects were served with a notice of suspicion, including the former head of the State Geocadastre in Kyiv region and businessman Ihor Mazepa. The involvement of other officials in the fraud is currently under investigation.
The STEAM lab is a format for the development of a science and mathematics classroom and a modernized physics classroom.
Ihor Mazepa, a Ukrainian businessman, was arrested and granted bail in the amount of UAH 349 million for his alleged involvement in a deal to alienate land of critical infrastructure, the Kyiv hydroelectric power plant.
The former director of the Odesa Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care, Oleksandr Mykhailenko, faces up to eight years in prison for purchasing medicines at inflated prices.
The surveyed bankers forecast the exchange rate at 41. 31 UAH/USD. While the previous forecast was at 41.16 UAH/USD.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has canceled all contracts with companies related to the companies of the scandalous family of of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych. According to the military, this is an absolutely correct and logical step
The former acting director general of the Odesa Regional Clinical Hospital, Oleksandr Mykhaylenko, faces arrest and removal from office. The court hearing is scheduled for January 22.