Pavlo Bashynskyi
Belarusian dictator Lukashenka took his spitz Umka with him to the polling station. The dog showed interest in the wall of the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture, where the voting was taking place, and noticed it.
The Belarusian dictator declared his indifference to the West's recognition of the election results in the country. He emphasized that the main thing is the recognition of the elections by Belarusians.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 72 drones on the night of January 26 from different directions. Air defense destroyed 50 drones in eight regions, 9 were lost in the area, and one remains in the air.
January 24 is the Day of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, founded in 2004. The history of Ukrainian intelligence dates back to 1919, when the first foreign intelligence unit was created under the Ukrainian People's Republic.
Sam Altman announced the launch of a free version of ChatGPT o3-mini. The new model will have improved thinking capabilities, and premium users will receive an unlimited number of requests.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied that he had deliberately allowed the Russians to retreat from the Kharkiv region. He explained that the advance of troops had slowed down due to a lack of equipment, ammunition, and personnel exhaustion.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the critical battle of Moshchun during the defense of Kyiv. The Russians were planning a large-scale crossing of the Irpin River, but Ukrainian troops destroyed the crossings and forced the enemy to retreat.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that censorship is necessary in times of war, but not like in North Korea. According to him, it helps to keep military operations secret.
Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The US president also discussed this issue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for his help.
Donald Trump announced the US intention to seek a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The US president also threatened Russia with tougher sanctions if the war does not end.
The Minister of Education denies the possibility of mobilizing students and teachers during the holidays, despite a new Cabinet resolution. The government plans to amend the procedure for granting deferrals from the draft.
The documentary Porcelain War about three Kharkiv artists was nominated for Best Feature Documentary. The film tells the story of artists who create porcelain products during the war.
The UIM expert explained that Lukashenko used the war theme to his advantage. The lack of real opposition and harsh repression make it impossible to protest against his “victory.
Babushkinsky court in Dnipro has released military man Serhiy Hnezdilov from criminal liability. He is returning to service with the 56th separate motorized infantry brigade in Mariupol.
The HACC set bail of UAH 33 million for former State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Oleksiy Takhtai. He is suspected of fraudulent procurement of equipment and receiving a premium car worth UAH 6 million.
The President of Ukraine opposed lowering the mobilization age, arguing that it risks increasing the number of unarmed people at the front. Zelenskyy emphasized the priority of providing weapons and missiles.
The Ukrainian president said that Xi Jinping is able to push Putin to peace because of Russia's economic dependence on China. Zelenskyy also emphasized Trump's important role in ending the war.
The President of Ukraine expects the United States to provide reliable security guarantees before possible negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any negotiations on its future.
In three days, the SBU conducted procedural actions in 157 criminal proceedings. 222 people were notified of suspicion, 85 of them were detained, and 287 searches were conducted.
Donald Trump called on Russia to conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine. He warned of tougher sanctions and tariffs against Moscow if the war continues.
Oleh Druz, the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was brought to court by ambulance after suffering a stroke during a search. He is suspected of illegal enrichment of $1 million during the full-scale war.
Iran has about 200 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is close to the weapons-grade level of 90%. According to IAEA criteria, this is enough to produce five nuclear weapons with further enrichment.
Samsung will introduce four new models of Galaxy S25 smartphones with improved features and AI functions. The flagship Ultra model will have a titanium frame and a 200MP camera.
From January 22 to March 1, 2025, critical enterprises can apply for reservations for persons liable for military service without a 72-hour waiting period.
Kyiv's Pecherskyi Court has imposed a 2-month custodial restraint on the former commander of the Kharkiv OTU, Yuriy Galushkin. The alternative is bail in the amount of UAH 5 million.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said that Canada's “golden age of America” requires Canadian resources, not new tariffs. He warned of retaliatory measures if the US imposes restrictions on Canadian imports.
Israel's deputy foreign minister offered to hand over Russian-made weapons captured from enemies to Ukraine. The parties also discussed the threats posed by Iran's cooperation with Russia and bilateral cooperation.
In the 7th round of the Europa League, Dynamo Kyiv drew 3-3 with Galatasaray. Yarmolenko's double helped Dynamo overcome a two-goal deficit.
In Davos, the President of Ukraine said that Iran is actually participating in the war by providing Russia with drones and licenses to produce them. More than 60,000 Russian troops are deployed in eastern Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine called on Europe to abandon Russian gas and strengthen its energy independence. He also emphasized the importance of the EU's technological development and strengthening the continent's security.