The SBU exposed a member of the Russian military intelligence network in Mykolaiv. The former servicewoman, who worked at a donation center, tried to pass information about the deployment of the Armed Forces to the enemy and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
John Ratcliffe, a candidate for the post of CIA director, said that the risk of a US conflict with a nuclear power is growing because of the war in Ukraine. He also called the current situation the most difficult for US national security in history.
Sweden is preparing constitutional amendments to deprive citizenship for espionage and threats to state security. The changes will affect people with dual citizenship and those who obtained it fraudulently.
TikTok plans to shut down operations in the US on January 19, unless the Supreme Court overturns the ban. Users will be notified of the blocking and given the opportunity to download their data.
The transmission system operator applied preventive electricity restrictions due to the massive Russian attack. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, and an alert was issued across the country.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated data on Russian troop losses as of January 15. Over the past day, 1580 occupants were eliminated and almost 400 pieces of various equipment were destroyed.
The Polish military has launched combat aircraft and put air defense on alert due to massive missile attacks on Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The measures are aimed at protecting the border areas.
In the western and northern regions of Ukraine, light snow and rain is forecast, while the rest of the country will be without precipitation. Temperatures will range from -2° to +5°, with icy conditions on the roads.
Olympic silver medalist in shooting Yusuf Dikeç demanded 30 thousand euros for an interview with L'Equipe. The demand caused outrage in Turkish sports circles because of the prestige of the French publication.
Russia launches a massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine. The first explosions were recorded in Kharkiv at 06:08, the alert was announced throughout the country, the enemy is using cruise and ballistic missiles.
On the morning of January 15, an air alert was declared in the regions of Ukraine due to the threat of missile attacks. Before that, a group of Tu-95MS bombers took off from the Russian Olenya air base.
Donald Trump plans to create the Internal Revenue Service on January 20, when he takes office. The new agency will collect duties, taxes and other revenues from foreign sources.
Investigators have arrested suspended President Yun Seok-yol at his residence in Seoul. The arrest is related to the imposition of martial law in December and his subsequent absconding from the investigation.
In Sumy region, police explosives experts neutralized the warhead of a downed Russian drone. They also found the remains of a downed enemy aircraft missile that did not pose a threat.
Three Russian Arctic oil fields have faced serious disruptions due to US tanker sanctions. The restrictions could lead to a halt in production due to a lack of oil storage capacity.
The Russian occupation authorities have unveiled a plan to build recreational complexes in the destroyed Shyrokyne and Melekine. The project is to be financed by investors from the Kremlin.
Brazil's President has signed a law restricting the use of smartphones in schools. The devices will be allowed to be used only in emergency situations and for educational purposes.
BMW no longer offers the M8 Coupe, this sports car, known among the brand's fans as the codename “F92”, has quietly disappeared from the company's configurator. Convertible and Gran Coupe versions remain available, but the entire 8 Series may cease to exist by 2026.
Kazakhstan has limited the validity of bank cards for Russians and other non-residents to 12 months. It also reduced the maximum number of cards per client and increased monitoring of transactions.
A group of Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from the Olenya airbase in the Murmansk region of Russia. These planes can carry cruise missiles to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The Biden administration plans to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism as part of a deal to release political prisoners. This decision may be reversed after the inauguration of the new US president.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. Barack Obama, the Bush and Clinton families have confirmed their attendance at the ceremony.
A 17-year-old student was detained in Lviv for the murder of a 76-year-old pensioner in her apartment on Tershakivtsi Street. The attacker inflicted numerous blows to the victim's head with a chair and a hammer.
Far-left French MPs initiated a vote of no confidence in the government of François Bayrou immediately after his keynote speech. The government needs 287 votes to be dismissed, but the initiative has low chances of success.
In the village of Novaya Lyada, Tambov region, Russia, a drone hit a distillery located next to a military training ground. Local residents report a fire at the plant after the attack.
Italy signed a five-year memorandum of energy cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The agreement provides for the possibility of supplying Saudi hydrogen to Europe through Italy as a transit hub.
Iran and Russia are preparing a 20-year strategic partnership agreement. The 47-article document will not include the recognition of Crimea and other occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian.
New Russian defensive positions with electronic warfare equipment were discovered near Fedorivka in the occupied Crimea. The ATES guerrilla movement passed coordinates and information about military facilities to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Andriy Yermak called on Brazil to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The coalition currently includes 41 countries, and Brazil can become an important partner in restoring a just peace.
Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is preparing to announce her candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. After Trudeau's resignation, the new party leader will automatically become the country's prime minister.
