Romania is experiencing a sharp rise in flu-related respiratory infections - 133,600 cases in one week. Among the 22 deaths, all were unvaccinated, and the authorities are stepping up security measures in hospitals and schools.
SBU detained 5 Russian accomplices who tried to create an “insurgency” to destabilize Ukraine.
The body of a 15-month-old boy was found in a freezer in an apartment in Odesa. Police are investigating the murder, questioning the 18-year-old mother and her 44-year-old convicted partner.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to “definitely” impose new duties on goods from the European Union. Specific details on the amount of duties and the list of goods have not yet been disclosed.
At a gas station near Pyriatyn, an unknown person shot and killed a serviceman of the DTCR and stole his assault rifle. The police detained two suspects - residents of the Poltava region born in 1984 and 1988.
Hamas handed over three civilian hostages to Israel - Ofer Calderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel. In exchange, Israel is to release 180 Palestinian prisoners.
The US is preparing to reintroduce duties on steel and aluminum imports, which will affect millions of tons of metal. Analysts warn of a possible rise in domestic metal prices for local buyers.
The Main Intelligence Directorate stated that the Georgian National Legion was not part of its structure. The DIU denied Robert Fico's accusations of organizing protests in Slovakia.
The Trump administration is preparing to end the Biden program, which has allowed 530,000 migrants to legally enter the United States. The “password” for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela is planned to be canceled.
Mstyslav Chernov won the Sundance Film Festival's Director's Award for his film 2000 Meters to Andriivka. The film tells the story of the liberation of a Ukrainian village from Russian occupation.
Taras Stepanenko, who recently left Shakhtar, has signed a contract with Euapspor until the summer of 2026. The Turkish club, currently ranked 4th in the Super League, expects the experienced Ukrainian to make a significant contribution to the team's development.
The SBU opened a criminal investigation into the disclosure of state secrets after a closed meeting between the head of the DIU and MPs. The DIU denied information about Budanov's statements about the threat to Ukraine's existence.
Russian troops have approached Myrnohrad to within 2 kilometers, turning the city into ruins. The city's 3,000 residents are left without communications, and the police are helping with the evacuation.
An arson attack on the Ukrainian restaurant “Slava Ukraini” has taken place in Tallinn, as evidenced by surveillance cameras. The fire broke out in the morning of January 31, and the police opened a criminal investigation.
The draw for the 1/16 finals of the Champions League took place in Nyon, where Lunin's Real Madrid will face Manchester City and Trubin's Benfica will face Monaco. The first matches will take place on February 11.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied the information that Russia is developing a new version of the Iskander with a range of 1,000 kilometers. Reports about this in the English-language media are a deliberate disinformation campaign.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for obtaining permission from the State Service for Ethnic Policy for contacts with banned religious organizations. The procedure defines the approval procedure, application form and monitoring of such contacts.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a two-year pilot project of cooperation between communities. The concept of an “outpost community” is introduced for territories within a 100-kilometer zone from the contact line and the borders with Russia and Belarus.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a bill to ratify an agreement with the UK to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. The agreement provides up to 2 billion pounds for the purchase of air defense systems and the establishment of repair bases.
In 2024, 495,090 deaths were registered in Ukraine, compared to 176,679 births. The highest number of births was recorded in Kyiv, and the highest number of deaths in Dnipropetrovska oblast.
Yuriy Vysotsky, a lecturer at the Karpenko-Kary National University of Kyiv, is accused of humiliating students and violating their personal boundaries. This was stated by actors Serhiy Volosovets and Ostap Vakulyuk.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the war in Ukraine has reached a deadlock and should end in negotiations. According to him, this is Donald Trump's position, and both sides will have to make concessions.
An explosion occurred at the Rheinmetall Expal Munitions plant, injuring six people. Five were hospitalized, and two fires broke out at the plant, which have been extinguished.
A conflict between a driver and a courier occurred in Kyiv, resulting in the driver firing a gas weapon. The police seized the weapon and drew up a report, and no one was injured.
The Hill has published a forecast stating that without US military support, Ukraine will lose effective air defense by 2026. This will allow Russia to carry out large-scale bombings and capture Kyiv.
The flow of oil through the Russian port of Ust-Luga stopped on January 29 after a Ukrainian drone attack. The port handled about 20% of Russia's maritime oil exports, and repairs to the damaged infrastructure will take at least a month.
The Kyiv City Council has decided to declare a minute of silence in public transport and through city warning systems.
The Slovak police are preparing to deport a Ukrainian citizen born in 1966 on charges of threatening national security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance to the detainee.
Taras Stepanenko retires from playing for Shakhtar Donetsk after 15 seasons, 439 matches and 25 trophies. Rumors link the experienced midfielder with a move to Turkish side Euapspor.
Today at 22:00, Dynamo will play against Latvian side RFS in the final round of the Europa League. The match will take place in Hamburg, and Kyiv will try to win their first victory in the tournament.
