Olga Rozgon
Romania is strengthening its military presence on the border with Ukraine due to regular threats from Russian drones. The country is deploying additional units and equipment, including radars and Gepard anti-aircraft systems.
During 2025, almost 61. 6 thousand used passenger cars from the USA were registered in Ukraine, which is 48% more than in 2024. The average age of these cars is 5.2 years, and 52% of them are electric vehicles.
Last year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to European leaders with a proposal to create a united armed force of Europe with a strength of 3 million soldiers. He noted that Ukraine is ready to make a fundamental contribution to such an army and share its experience.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure create risks for nuclear facilities. Ukraine calls on the IAEA to respond to Russia's actions, which uses nuclear risk as a tool of coercion.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the diplomatic conflict between the US and Europe over Greenland's sovereignty has exposed "crisis tendencies" within Western society. These disagreements jeopardize the continued existence of NATO as a cohesive alliance.
On January 20, Russian troops dropped six FAB-250 aerial bombs on Druzhkivka. Four civilians were wounded, a house and a car were destroyed.
President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift of focus from Ukraine due to events around Greenland. He emphasized that the only way to end the war is through pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine.
On January 21, Ukraine will be sunny and without precipitation, with temperatures down to -17°C at night. From January 25-26, a warming trend is expected, reaching 0°C and above.
The Register of Damages for Ukraine has recorded 100,000 claims from individuals regarding compensation for harm caused by Russian aggression. The claims concern harm to health, torture, forced displacement, and property damage.
Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat engagements have been recorded, with most attacks in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions. Russian troops launched two missile strikes, 70 air strikes, and used 4,786 kamikaze drones.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov as Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will be responsible for the development of small air defense and scaling up the experience of combating drones.
In South Africa, a collision between a school minibus and a truck resulted in the deaths of at least 13 children. The accident occurred in Gauteng province when the minibus attempted to overtake other vehicles.
In Nigeria, armed bandits kidnapped 172 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State. 163 people remain in captivity, nine managed to escape.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to approve monthly additional payments for energy workers who are on-site at accident locations. This applies to repair crews that are eliminating the consequences of attacks.
Swedish law enforcement has exposed Belarusian nuns who, under the guise of religious activities, were collecting funds for the Russian Armed Forces and spreading pro-Russian propaganda. They visited occupied territories of Ukraine and were used by Russia as a tool of hybrid influence.
Indian company Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd is considering purchasing Venezuelan oil, having ceased importing Russian crude due to sanctions. MRPL adheres to sanctions and does not import Russian oil.
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
The state institution "National Military Memorial Cemetery" independently makes personnel decisions without coordination with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. This announcement came after the start of an official investigation into the reservation of blogger Petrov.
Payments of UAH 7,000 per child under one year old are planned to start next month. The funds can be spent on items, education, or other services for the child.
Ukrainian veterans have the opportunity to get mandatory car insurance for free. The state fully covers the cost of the policy, returning funds to the card through "Diia".
Russian airlines plan to bring mothballed aircraft over 30 years old back into service. This is a forced step due to the reduction of the aircraft fleet and the lack of updates under sanctions.
Updated citizenship rules have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for foreign military personnel and their families, providing for the recognition of multiple citizenship, and establishing examinations. The law also expands the grounds for losing citizenship.
The HACC sentenced the lawyer to 4 years and 6 months in prison with confiscation of property. He incited a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office to bribery for 5 thousand dollars.
Ukrainian military forces are conducting counter-actions that prevent the Russians from accumulating forces for assaults on Hryshyne. The enemy is attempting to advance in small groups, suffering significant losses.
Two law enforcement officers, dismissed from service, will be tried in Kyiv for beating a man near the Holosiivskyi RTCC. They inflicted numerous blows to the head, resulting in multiple bodily injuries.
France plans to convene a meeting of G7 finance ministers on Wednesday to discuss US threats to impose tariffs over Greenland. This is in response to Trump's statements about imposing tariffs if EU countries oppose his intentions to annex Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron reacted to the US decision to impose tariffs on European countries over their stance on Greenland. He stressed that Europe would act together if these measures were confirmed.
Russia has recorded its deepest personnel crisis in medicine in over 60 years, caused by low salaries and the reorientation of resources towards the war. The number of mid-level medical workers has reached a minimum since 1960, and the situation is even worse in the occupied territories.
Additional power crews from other regions began working in Kyiv today to restore electricity supply. Work is underway to return heat to about 100 buildings, and more than 60 generators are being prepared for transfer.
On the evening of January 17, Russian troops struck a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv for the second time in a day. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a hit by an enemy 'Molniya' type UAV in the Slobidskyi district.