Russia's crude oil production experienced its largest drop in 18 months in December. This was attributed to Western sanctions and active Ukrainian drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
In Odesa, the head of a psychiatric department demanded $500 monthly for treatment, threatening discharge. In total, the doctor planned to receive $1,500 over three months.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Kyiv region, train movement has been slowed down, including train No. 10/9 Budapest — Kyiv. The obstruction has been removed, movement is being restored, and transfers have been arranged for those arriving during curfew.
As of 10:00 PM on January 8, 142 combat engagements were recorded. Russian troops launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
In Kyiv, duplicate bus routes will be introduced on January 9 due to bad weather. Up to 40 trolleybuses and 25 trams will be used at night to maintain the contact network.
European countries are considering allowing the US to expand its presence in Greenland. In return, Washington should provide Ukraine with stronger security guarantees, according to Politico.
Ukraine has become a member of the UNESCO Steering Committee on Quality Education for the first time, a global body coordinating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4. This gives Ukraine the opportunity to influence the formation of global educational priorities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Anka Feldhusen as the new business ombudsperson. She will assume office on February 1, 2026.
US officials discussed one-time payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person. The goal is to persuade them to secede from Denmark and join the United States.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the northern part of Pokrovsk is under control, and the enemy is being stopped in Myrnohrad. About fifty combat engagements take place daily in the Pokrovsk direction.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has surpassed Apple in market value for the first time in seven years, reaching $3. 88 trillion. This was due to Google's investments in AI and a decline in Apple's stock.
After reviewing critical infrastructure facilities that were previously not disconnected, 911 MW of capacity was added to the grid. This allowed for the stabilization of outage schedules, despite the drop in temperature.
75,000 families in Kyiv region were left without electricity due to bad weather. The most difficult situation is in Boryspil, Obukhiv, Bila Tserkva, and Bucha districts.
The Polish prosecutor's office supported Ukraine's request for the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin. The court will decide on the legal admissibility of the extradition.
Chinese intelligence gained access to the email systems of staff members of influential committees in the US House of Representatives. This is part of the "Salt Typhoon" cyber-espionage campaign, which has been ongoing for several years.
Oil prices rose after a reduction in US inventories and events in Venezuela. Brent futures rose to $60.34, WTI to $56.36.
Schools in Rivne Oblast will conduct remote learning tomorrow. The Department of Education and Science of the Rivne Regional State Administration recommended this due to heavy snowfalls.
A passport service for Ukrainian citizens has been operating in London since December 30, which processed 135 ID cards and 303 foreign passports in the first week of 2026. Services are provided by appointment, including the issuance and exchange of passports.
UK Defense Minister John Healey will visit Kyiv in the near future. He will discuss long-term support for Ukraine with weapons and possible ceasefire monitoring.
Ukraine has taken note of Ghana's appeal regarding the return of its citizen captured as a Russian mercenary and has invited Ghana's Foreign Minister to visit Ukraine in February. Ghanaian diplomats will be granted access to prisoners of war in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner played tennis during a blackout that affected 45,000 households. The opposition is calling for his resignation, but Wegner states that he was in contact and restored power ahead of schedule.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted the US's resolve after the detention of a Russian ship in the North Atlantic. He emphasized that acting instead of fear is key to effective relations with Russia and bringing peace closer.
The state enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" sold 91. 4 thousand New Year trees, generating 16.5 million hryvnias in revenue. The highest demand was recorded in the Volyn and Rivne regions, and the lowest in the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
Ukraine has announced the names of nine songs by the finalists of the national selection for Eurovision 2026. The tenth finalist will be chosen via the Diia app, and the live presentation of the songs will take place on January 15.
Starting January 8, an operational headquarters will begin work to eliminate the consequences of emergencies on state roads. Significant snow, blizzards, and ice are forecast in many regions of Ukraine.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a serviceman of the district TCC security platoon was detained for humiliating and beating conscripts. The court remanded him and an officer in custody without the right to bail, and one of the victims sustained serious injuries.
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to accelerate arms production for allies to shorten the multi-year delivery times for aircraft and helicopters. He plans to strictly control defense companies to avoid delays in the supply of military equipment.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ensure that young Ukrainian men perform military service in their country. This will prevent them from leaving for Germany, Poland, or France.
Since the beginning of the day, 200 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, with Russian troops launching missile and air strikes, using kamikaze drones and artillery. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 84 occupiers and a significant amount of equipment.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the newly appointed Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka on January 6. The parties agreed to strengthen political dialogue and discussed defense cooperation.
