The FSB-linked Star Blizzard hacker group attempted to steal WhatsApp data from pro-Ukrainian organizations. The attackers used phishing emails with QR codes on behalf of the US government.
The Israeli military eliminated Hamas militant Mohammed Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, who was involved in the attack on the Nova festival on October 7. The IDF also struck 50 terror targets in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said that Ukraine will not accept “peace at any price. ” According to him, only “peace through strength” and the implementation of the “Peace Formula” will be able to stop the aggressor.
A group of Russian diplomats entered the restricted area of the House of Lords during a public tour in December 2024. Security guards detected the offenders, after which all Russian diplomats were banned from the parliament.
Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa is ready to deploy UN peacekeepers in the buffer zone with Israel. This decision is connected with the recent occupation of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights by Israeli troops.
A deputy of the Okhtyrka District Council from the banned Nash Krai party was sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason. He helped the occupiers in Trostyanets and urged local residents not to resist.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared his readiness to play a “full role” in peace talks on Ukraine. This includes the possibility of deploying British troops to support peace.
Donald Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as special envoys to Hollywood. Their task is to return the film industry to its former glory and make it “bigger and stronger.
A French Atlantic 2 military aircraft was subjected to a radar jamming and “illumination” attempt by Russian Federation during an observation mission over the Baltic. The incident occurred during a NATO operation to monitor possible damage to undersea cables.
In one of the settlements of Kyiv region, a child born in 2012 was injured by the fragments of an enemy drone. The attack also caused a fire in a 200-square-meter cafe shop.
The President of Ukraine met with Guido Crozetto to discuss strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. They discussed weapons production, military training and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia recruits Indians into its army under the guise of employment and education. About 100 Indian citizens are fighting on the side of the Russian Federation, 10 of whom have already been killed.
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives appoints Rick Crawford as chairman of the Intelligence Committee. Crawford previously voted against the $60.8 billion aid package for Ukraine and criticized economic support.
The President of Ukraine invited the UN to join the Food from Ukraine initiative to supply food to Syria. During the meeting with UN representatives, the parties also discussed humanitarian aid to Ukrainians worth $3.3 billion.
There were 131 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 30 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times, losing 300 troops in the Pokrovsk sector.
TikTok CEO Shou Ji Chu has received an invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. He will be present at the podium along with Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos ahead of a possible ban on the app in the US.
Starting from January 27, trains to Odesa will be faster by 2-3 hours after the railway infrastructure is repaired. New stops have been added in Mykolaiv region and Odesa-Skhidna station for the convenience of passengers.
Zelenskyy announced $6. 6 billion in military aid from Britain and new investments in drone production. They also discussed cooperation with Italy on air defense and $3.3 billion in support for the UN.
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.
