A captured Russian serviceman has been notified of suspicion of shooting a Ukrainian border guard in the Sumy region. His actions are classified as a violation of the laws and customs of war, resulting in a person's death.
On January 22, in the Kharkiv region, Russian FPV drones attacked a car of volunteers who were delivering bread. Two men were killed, and one more was injured.
Germany is expelling Russia's deputy military attaché within 72 hours after the arrest of Ilona W. , suspected of espionage. The diplomat, accredited as Andrei M., is suspected of directing the spy who collected military information for the Russian Federation.
The CEO of an energy company and two subordinates will face trial for embezzling UAH 5 million. They inflated material prices during critical infrastructure repairs.
The ECtHR found Russia responsible for human rights violations in Crimea in the case of Bekirov and Others v. Russia. 43 residents, mostly Crimean Tatars, were subjected to illegal persecution and arrests for peaceful pro-Ukrainian actions.
Ali Shaath, head of the National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip, announced that the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. This means that Gaza is no longer closed to the future and peace.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) will consider appeals from the prosecution and defense against the ruling on Yulia Tymoshenko's pre-trial detention on January 26. The hearing will take place in Kyiv at 12:50 PM.
On January 21, Polish military recorded increased activity of small unmanned aerial vehicles near the Polish-Belarusian border. This is regarded as hybrid actions by Belarus to destabilize security.
The head of Krasnodar Krai reported a massive attack on port terminals in the village of Khvylia. Two workers were killed, several people were injured, and a fire broke out in four oil product tanks.
The Central Election Commission proposes to establish a six-month transition period between the end of martial law and the start of the election process. This period will allow for preparations for elections, taking into account the consequences of the war and mass displacement.
Victoria Strakhova, advisor to the head of the President's Office, reported the absence of heating in the OP building and a ban on the use of electric heaters. The temperature in the offices is about 13 degrees Celsius.
DTEK reports that Kyiv cannot have stable power outage schedules due to the emergency mode of the energy system. Electricity is switched on and off manually, which causes uneven outages.
The state will provide up to UAH 3,000 per month for studying on the "winter zero course" for applicants from occupied territories, military personnel, veterans, and those released from captivity. This applies to individuals who did not manage to enter higher education institutions, military personnel, veterans, and those discharged from military service after February 24, 2022.
US President Donald Trump stated in Davos that the US is moderately close to signing a peace agreement on Ukraine. He noted that the negotiation situation is improving, but the parties cannot reach an agreement simultaneously.
On January 22, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
German prosecutors have arrested German and Ukrainian citizen Ilona W. on suspicion of spying for Russia. She collected information about drones intended for Ukraine and maintained contacts with the Russian embassy.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's war against Ukraine remains Europe's key security concern. He called for not being distracted by other topics and to strengthen support for Kyiv.
Ukraine is organizing a meeting of the "Energy Ramstein" in the G7+ format. Denmark will allocate over 20 million euros, and Japan is preparing a package of equipment for the energy sector.
The director of a Ukrainian company has been notified of suspicion of collaborative activities for cooperating with Russian businesses. His actions contributed to generating profits for the benefit of the Russian Federation.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Europe is capable of defending itself from attack. He cited Finland as an example of military potential and emphasized the importance of comprehensive security.
In Chernihiv, a possible abuse of power by the police during the detention of a war veteran, who sustained numerous injuries, is being investigated. The SBI is conducting a pre-trial investigation under the supervision of the regional prosecutor's office.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, more than a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops continue to press, attacking settlements and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Police identified the Russian serviceman who raped a 36-year-old resident of Bucha district in spring 2022. He was identified as a platoon commander of the 64th separate motorized rifle brigade, a captain born in 1989.
Indian refiners are changing their oil import strategy, reducing purchases from Russia and increasing supplies from the Middle East. This could help New Delhi conclude a trade deal with the United States and lower tariffs.
Polish farmers will block the Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv border crossing on January 23 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM Polish time. The protest action will last throughout the day.
A Russian and German citizen was detained in Brandenburg on suspicion of supporting the terrorist organizations "DPR" and "LPR". They have been supplying goods, medicines, and drones to pro-Russian military personnel since 2016.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has submitted an indictment to the court against a deputy battalion commander from Sumy Oblast who tortured soldiers. The officer systematically abused his subordinates, simulated executions, and shot one in the foot.
The UK government has approved China's construction of Europe's largest embassy in London, despite espionage concerns. The decision was made in hopes of improving relations with Beijing.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated in Davos that Russia poses an obvious, albeit potential, threat in the Arctic. He emphasized that Canada is expanding its navy and air force to defend against Russian threats.
On January 21, scheduled power outages and industrial power restrictions will be in effect throughout Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
