Lilia Podolyak
South Africa sues Israel at ICC for "genocide" in Gaza; Israel responds by calling for global opposition and emphasizing its efforts to deliver aid and minimize harm to civilians.
Missile parts found in Kharkiv indicate possible North Korean origin; experts also note the haphazard inscriptions on the parts.
More than 15 settlements in Kharkiv region were shelled, a lyceum was damaged and a woman was wounded.
One person was wounded in Krasnohorivka, Donetsk, as a result of Russian shelling on January 5.
Ukrainian troops destroy a Russian command post in Crimea, and Air Force Commander Oleshchuk praises the successful operation.
Russians shelled Ochakiv and Mykolaiv, damaging property; air defense shot down an attack drone, no casualties reported.
Ukrainian air defense shoots down two Russian Shahed drones during a night attack, reports the General Staff.
Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev checked the readiness and logistics of one of the strongholds in Kyiv region, emphasizing the maintenance of soldiers' field comfort.
During the day, Russian troops attacked Kherson region 112 times, killing 1 person and wounding 5 at an agricultural enterprise.
Ukrainian troops repelled 62 enemy attacks along the entire frontline, destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles and repelled missile, air and MLRS attacks.
Ukrainian troops carried out 6 air strikes on enemy targets, and missile forces struck various enemy positions, causing losses.
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, the losses of Russian troops in Ukraine currently amount to about 363,870 personnel and 6,018 tanks.
France and Jordan dropped 7 tons of humanitarian aid over Gaza, the first direct involvement of Paris in such an air mission.
A bus traveling from Montreal to New York City crashes, killing 1 person and injuring 11 on I-87 near Lake George.
EU Commissioner Wojciechowski seeks to limit imports of Ukrainian sugar and poultry to protect EU producers and argues that this prevents Russia from supporting its market strategy.
Ukraine's Economy Ministry is set to discuss a new Labor Code, which aims to modernize employment forms and digitize records, replacing the outdated 1971 code. The Ministry is also planning education and employment reforms.
China has launched four Tianmu-1 satellites on a Kuaizhou-1A rocket to provide meteorological data transmission services.
Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey intend to sign a joint agreement in Istanbul on de-mining the Black Sea to improve the safety of navigation due to the risks associated with the war in Ukraine.
According to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is preparing a backup plan to help Ukraine in case the summit does not approve a 50 billion euro aid package.
The US national team defeats Sweden and wins the World Youth Championship for the sixth time.
Russia calls for a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss arms supplies to Ukraine on January 22.
The United States is offering $10 million for information on Hamas financing, targeting financial intermediaries linked to Iran, Turkey, and Sudan.
The UK is preparing a dossier on Trump's policies to potentially influence his re-election. The dossier focuses on issues related to the UK, such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade.
Belgium, under its EU presidency, is prioritizing support for Ukraine, aiming to finalize a €50 billion financial assistance plan for 2024-2027.
Biden calls Trump a threat to democracy, citing his willingness to undermine it for the sake of power.
Scotland stops funding temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees due to budgetary problems; local authorities fear they will not be able to provide hotel accommodation.
ABHH Holding filed a lawsuit against Ukraine at the ICSID for more than $1 billion, accusing Ukraine of illegally expropriating Sens Bank.
Christian Oliver and his daughters, aged 10 and 12, died in a plane crash in the Caribbean. Oliver had a 30-year acting career in the United States.
Kuleba assures that U. S. assistance to Ukraine can continue, despite hints from the U.S. State Department of future cuts, as Ukraine builds its own defense capabilities.
Russian forces struck Pokrovsk twice during the night, causing destruction and casualties; the extent of the damage is being assessed.