Two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets deployed in Poland took to the air for the first time to defend Polish airspace. This happened on January 15 in response to a massive missile attack by Russia on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy meets with the Dutch Foreign Minister to discuss defense cooperation and investment in arms production. The Netherlands reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine and its work on new sanctions against Russia.
The parties to the conflict sign a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip after finalizing the amendments.
Scott Bessent, a candidate for the post of U. S. Treasury Secretary, has declared his readiness to support new sanctions against Russia. Special emphasis is planned to be placed on restrictions for Russian oil companies.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,480 soldiers, 11 tanks and 31 cruise missiles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 814,150 people.
On January 16, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, without significant precipitation. There will be ice on the roads in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions, with temperatures ranging from -2° to +3°.
As of the morning of January 16, no enemy ships were spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 7 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which are carrying Kalibr missiles.
The US President called for constitutional amendments to increase the responsibility of presidents for crimes during their tenure. Biden also expressed concern about the concentration of power in the hands of oligarchs and the spread of disinformation.
Armenia's Defense Minister has stated that he wants to maintain a high level of cooperation with Russia, but needs to discuss important issues. The country does not actually participate in the CSTO, although it has not officially withdrawn from the organization.
Macron and Starmer are discussing the possibility of deploying French and British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after a potential peace deal. The proposal comes amid expectations of Trump's pressure for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
The German Foreign Minister welcomed the agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Under the terms of the agreement, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Canada has prepared a draft list of $105 billion worth of US goods to impose duties in response to possible Trump sanctions. 12 out of 13 provinces have supported a common strategy to counter US protectionism.
U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.
Armenia and the United States have established a Strategic Partnership Commission to cooperate in economic, security, and defense. russia has responded with threats and criticism, especially regarding Armenia's intentions to join the EU.
After the Russian shelling on December 28, 1800 tons of sunflower oil leaked into the Southern Bug River. As of January 15, 195 tons of water-oil mixture have been pumped out of the water area, and the work continues.
The US State Department considers the new sanctions to be more effective than recognizing Russia as a sponsor of terrorism. The latest restrictions have already led to the stoppage of tankers carrying Russian oil and made it impossible to circumvent previous sanctions.
The occupiers are encouraging migrants from Central Asia to move to the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region. Russia is trying to change the demographic composition of the region by displacing the Ukrainian population.
The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.
A court in Riga sentenced a 72-year-old Russian citizen to 8 years in prison for spying for Russia. Explosives and ammunition were found in the convict's garage.
Russia failed to implement the plan to recruit 10,000 local residents for contract service in the Russian army in the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2024. In southern Ukraine, the plan failed by more than 50%.
In Istanbul, 19 people died of poisoning from counterfeit alcohol in 72 hours. 33 victims are in hospitals, and the authorities have closed 63 outlets selling counterfeit alcohol.
In the Russian city of Kotovsk, a series of explosions were recorded due to a drone attack. According to the Russian media, the UAVs were moving in the direction of a gunpowder factory in the village of Kuzmino-Gat.
Zelenskyy outlines ambitious plans for European integration during the Polish and Danish presidencies of the EU Council. Ukraine aims to open 5-6 negotiating clusters on EU accession within a year.
The German government has approved authorization for the Bundeswehr to shoot down unknown drones that threaten people or critical infrastructure. The decision was made due to an increase in the number of cases of drones flying over strategic targets.
A 60-year-old man set himself on fire near the office of the anti-corruption agency in Seoul, where President Yun Seok-yeol was being questioned. The man died as a result of his injuries.
President Zelenskyy said that 33-34% of Ukraine's weapons are domestically produced, about 40% come from the United States, and less than 30% from Europe. He also expressed his gratitude to Biden and emphasized the importance of the US-European alliance.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. The UN is ready to expand humanitarian aid and support the implementation of the agreement to overcome the “catastrophic” situation.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol with multiple rocket launchers, killing a 54-year-old woman and wounding a 45-year-old man. Houses were destroyed, and the city's infrastructure and communications were damaged.
There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, including 41 assault attempts in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants conducted 33 air strikes and used over 900 kamikaze drones.
The President of Ukraine criticized the Slovak government's position on rapprochement with Russia and support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy started a dialog with Prime Minister Fico about understanding evil in war.
