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.
An air strike on a high-rise building in Sumy killed 8 people. An 8-year-old girl was among the 12 wounded, and 9 apartments and 12 balconies were destroyed.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law to postpone the deadline for the VLK from February 5 to June 5, 2025. Persons with disabilities will not have to pass the commission.
The Verkhovna Rada's Regulatory Committee supported Poroshenko's suspension from one plenary session for using obscene language against MP Yaremenko. The incident occurred on December 19 during a plenary session.
Rescuers have found a seventh body under the rubble of a high-rise building in Sumy after a Russian strike. 13 people were injured, including one child, and rescue efforts continue.
The Ministry of Culture has included Nikita Dzhigurda in the list of persons threatening the national security of Ukraine. The actor took part in anti-Ukrainian events in the occupied territories and sent aid to Russian troops.
Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's new trade envoy to Ukraine. He will be looking for trade and investment opportunities for British businesses.
The European Commission plans to cut administrative costs for companies by 25% and for small businesses by 35%. The plan is aimed at stimulating innovation and increasing competitiveness with China and the United States.
The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of drone training in higher education institutions. The first courses will be offered at the Lviv Land Academy and Zhytomyr University.
The President of Ukraine said that the war will end only when a just peace is achieved. According to him, the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes.
Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan has signed a 2. 5-year contract with Al-Shabab for €3 million. During his 16 years at Dynamo, the goalkeeper played 181 matches and won a number of trophies.
PACE adopted a resolution demanding new elections in Georgia. The Georgian delegation lost the right to participate in key committees and the opportunity to hold leadership positions until April 2025.
88% of Poles support the idea of paying the 800+ allowance only to working Ukrainians who pay taxes. The proposal provides for the payment of 800 zlotys for each child under 18.
Vitali Klitschko appealed to Zelensky, accusing KCMA head Timur Tkachenko of blocking the city's work and exceeding his authority. Tkachenko denied the accusations and promised to solve the problems of Kyiv residents.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.
The SBU blocked 500,000 tons of bauxite and alumina in the warehouses of the Mykolaiv plant owned by Russian oligarch Deripaska. The raw materials were intended for the production of Russian military products.
More than 2,500 Russian soldiers who fought against Ukraine received land plots in occupied Crimea. In 2024, PMC fighters and contractors without Crimean registration were added to the list.
