In Poland, a 35-year-old Ukrainian woman was detained, sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years for organ trafficking. The woman was a member of an international criminal group that sold kidneys from 8 countries on the black market.
Putin is not ready to compromise on the seized Ukrainian territories and is making "maximalist" demands. The Russian dictator is prepared to continue the war if his conditions are not accepted.
The occupiers dropped a KAB on a high-rise building in Siversk, resulting in one death and four injuries. The injured have been evacuated to the hospital, and relevant services are working at the scene.
Russian propaganda disseminates disinformation about an alleged provocation being prepared by Ukraine at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. The aim of such fakes is to weaken Ukraine's position before negotiations with the USA.
The province of Ontario has increased electricity rates by 25% for three U. S. states in response to Trump's trade restrictions. The surcharge will be 10 Canadian dollars per megawatt-hour for Minnesota, Michigan, and New York.
The Russian Embassy in Australia warned of "serious consequences" in the event of the deployment of Australian peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Russia stated that it would not remain a passive observer and considers the presence of Western troops unacceptable.
"Ukrposhta" announced the release of postage stamps "City of Heroes. Mariupol" with pieces of steel from "Azovstal". The stamps are dedicated to the defenders of the city and the victims of the bombing of the Drama Theatre, with a print run of 400 thousand copies.
Dmytro Lubinets met with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The parties discussed the situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war and deported citizens, as well as developed new initiatives.
In Lviv region, the Security Service of Ukraine exposed a group of six employees of a state bank who illegally reissued clients' cards. The criminals stole at least 1.3 million UAH from clients in temporarily occupied territories.
In the village of Malyi Lystven in Chernihiv region, three boys fell through the ice on the Bilois River. Two children were rescued by passersby, but the nine-year-old boy died.
Sweden's military equipment exports reached a historic high of 29 billion kronor in 2024. The UAE, USA, and Brazil became the largest importers, while aid to Ukraine doubled.
In Cherkasy, the SBU uncovered an underground group of 4 former communists who supported the aggression of the Russian Federation. The criminals wrote letters to Putin calling for the restoration of the USSR and justified the war crimes of the occupiers.
The commander of a military unit in Kyiv region illegally accrued 7. 1 million UAH in combat payments to subordinates. The funds were received by military personnel who did not participate in combat actions and did not perform special tasks.
Hilaria Baldwin left letters for her five children before flying to New Mexico for her husband's trial. The woman was preparing for the worst in the case of the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust."
The Unified Register of Weapons has been integrated with the Diia app to simplify the process of obtaining permits. In the six months since the register's launch, over 620,000 applications for permits have been received.
As a result of the Russian shelling of the village of Petropavlivka in Kupiansk, a 73-year-old woman was killed. The next day, the enemy attacked Stetskivka, damaging a residential building.
Elon Musk publicly urged the USA to withdraw from NATO due to the unprofitability of funding Europe's defense. The businessman supported a post on social media X about the need for the USA to immediately exit the Alliance.
The government has approved a resolution on the transfer of documentation for Ukrainian weapons to various companies to increase production. This will allow for the scaling up of the production of armaments and military equipment in Ukraine.
Concerns have arisen in Germany regarding the possible withdrawal of support for the F-35 fighter jets by the Trump administration. Military experts consider such a scenario unlikely, but politicians are calling for a thorough examination of the issue.
140,000 members of the Liberal Party of Canada are voting for a new party leader to replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. Among the candidates are Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, and Frank Baylis.
Due to the Russian shelling of critical infrastructure, about 2,000 subscribers in the villages of Matviyivka and Lutserna are left without gas. Rescuers have localized the fire, and 210,000 subscribers and 500 enterprises are already receiving gas in normal mode.
The EUFOR ALTHEA mission announced a temporary increase in the military contingent in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently, the mission has 1500 servicemen, but the exact number of additional forces is not disclosed.
In cinematography, films are increasingly appearing where the main characters are strong and courageous women. The selection includes films worth watching.
The President signed a decree on the establishment of the Novopavlivka rural military administration in the Synelnykove district. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration are to take the necessary measures for its formation.
France allocates 200 million euros for the support of energy recovery, housing, healthcare, and demining in Ukraine. The first 19 projects have already been selected for implementation over the next 16 months.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, 16 members of a criminal organization have been detained for selling drugs with a monthly turnover of 12 million UAH. During the searches, drugs, weapons, and cash were seized, and 11 individuals were taken into custody.
The Cabinet has expanded the list of people who can cross the border during martial law. Relatives of fallen soldiers and families of Heroes of Ukraine have been granted the right to leave.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia forcibly issued 3. 5 million Russian passports to local residents. Refusal to obtain a Russian passport threatens property confiscation and restrictions on access to basic services.
The government carried out personnel rotations in the leadership of state services. Three officials were dismissed, two new leaders were appointed, and a temporary head of the State Export Control was also appointed.
Russian troops attacked DTEK's gas production facilities in Poltava, forcing them to halt operations. In Odesa, systematic strikes on the company's energy infrastructure continue - the sixth attack in 2.5 weeks.
