Ukraine has received 340,000 doses of oral polio vaccine from UNICEF, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to ensure that children are immunized in 2024. Polio vaccinations are given to children at the ages of 2, 4, 6, 18 months, 6 and 14 years to provide lifelong protection.
The Netherlands proposes to return some Ukrainian refugees to the relatively safe western regions of Ukraine. The proposal was made by members of the Farmer-Citizen Movement party during the debate on the government's refugee budget. Other parties criticized the proposal, noting that rocket attacks are also taking place in western Ukraine.
Albania's Constitutional Court has approved an agreement with Italy to establish temporary migrant detention centers in Albania. Previously, the agreement was challenged by the opposition, but now it is expected to be ratified by the Albanian parliament, where the party of Prime Minister Edi Rama has a majority.
Ukraine and Germany held the second round of negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security commitments. The parties discussed terminology and legal formalities, and agreed to continue communication to finalize the agreement.
Russian troops resumed air strikes along the entire front line in Luhansk region after a lull due to weather conditions. The occupiers are also demanding that local residents register their weapons by 2026 and are trying to manipulate the vote in the March elections.
The guerrillas discovered warehouses allegedly storing Kalibr missiles and other weapons north of Sukharna Bay in Russian-occupied Sevastopol, Crimea. Several trucks were also spotted at these warehouses.
Bullfighting returned to the Mexico City arena after 1. 5 years amid protests. It was held amid protests by animal rights activists who shouted: "Murderers!".
The Federal Ministry of the Interior estimates that more than a thousand members of Italian mafia groups live in Germany. Mafia involvement is noted in the catering, food and automotive industries.
Russia is forming "construction units" of students to be sent to the occupied Ukrainian territories. These units will be used for labor and construction of fortifications.
The European Council has extended economic sanctions against Russia for another 6 months until July 31, 2024 in response to Russia's actions to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. The sanctions, first introduced in 2014, have been significantly expanded since February 2022 and include restrictions on trade, finance, technology, industry, transportation and luxury goods.
South Korea will help Ukraine rebuild the Kozarovitsky Dam, which was damaged during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The $14 million project is part of South Korea's Peace and Solidarity Initiative for Ukraine.
On February 2, Ukrposhta will celebrate its 30th birthday. In honor of this event, the company will issue a new stamp dedicated to the exploits of postal workers during the war.
Over the past 5 years, more than 600 cases of bullying have been recorded in Ukrainian schools, and by 2022, more than 140 cases per year. After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the number of cases almost halved.
Maryna Bezrukova has been appointed Director of the Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine. This is the first step in reforming the agency in line with NATO standards and preventing corruption in defense procurement.
Law enforcement officers detained a 27-year-old resident of Mukachevo who threw a grenade into the yard of the house of a deputy of the Transcarpathian Regional Council a few days ago. The man faces up to 10 years in prison for intentional damage to property by explosion and illegal possession of ammunition.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have stated that infantrymen are currently the most sought-after military specialists.
On Sunday, January 28, Iran successfully launched three satellites into space simultaneously for the first time using a Simurgh rocket. The launch included the Mahda satellite and two nanosatellites.
The cosmetics company Avon continues to operate in Russia despite criticism, hiring sales agents and producing products.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released an update on the Russian invasion as of 18. 00 on January 28, 2024.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to the threat of a Russian ballistic missile attack. Residents are advised to take shelter and not to ignore the air raid alert.
On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the exhibition "Live" opened in Kyiv. The exhibition features works by Ukrainian artists reflecting the Holocaust tragedy, as well as documentary video archives.
In 2024, Germany will spend more than 7 billion euros ($7. 6 billion) to help Ukraine. European allies should step up their support for Kyiv.
Two girls, aged 1 and 2, died in a house fire in Zhytomyr region, Ukraine, on January 28. The fire was likely caused by clothes that caught fire near the stove when their parents left the children home alone for a short time. The girls suffocated to death from smoke and carbon monoxide.
The income of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his family decreased from UAH 10. 8 million in 2021 to UAH 3.7 million in 2022.
Naftogaz services have resumed operations after a large-scale cyberattack on January 25 that shut down websites and call centers.
The French Prime Minister has promised additional measures to protect French farmers from unfair competition. This comes after farmers complained about income problems, regulation and environmental standards that put them at a disadvantage compared to foreign competitors.
Russian troops attacked Beryslav, Kherson region of Ukraine, using a drone, wounding a 54-year-old local resident.
A man previously convicted of serious crimes was detained in Kryvyi Rih for allegedly shooting at a house with an RPG. During the operation, law enforcement officers located and detained the 36-year-old shooter.
Belgian police found more than 50 bags of cocaine in the office of Walloon Minister of Education Caroline Desir. One employee was arrested, and eight others are suspected of drug trafficking and possession.
Law enforcement officers exposed an illegal amber workshop in Volyn region, seizing more than 120 kilograms of rough and processed amber. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the persons involved.
