Pavlo Bashynskyi
On January 27, the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered more than 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children.
January 27 is International Port Wine Day and Bubble Wrap Day. Port wine is a special fortified wine from Portugal, and bubble wrap, created as wallpaper, has become a popular packaging material.
In the Baltic Sea, damage to the underwater fiber optic cable of the Latvian State Radio and Television Center was discovered. Two ships outside Latvian territorial waters were spotted at the scene of the incident.
In Kyiv region, law enforcement officers opened a criminal investigation into the beating of a boy by teenagers. The case was opened under the article on hooliganism, which provides for up to 4 years in prison.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that the “peace plans” for 100 days are Russian information injections. The media had previously reported on Trump's plan to end the war, which included Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO.
The Belarusian dictator announced the imminent arrival of the Oreshnik missile system and its deployment near Smolensk. According to him, one complex will be enough to protect the whole of Belarus.
The Belarusian dictator said that his army could be the best option for peacekeepers in Ukraine. He emphasized that he has no plans to send troops, but considers Belarusians to be the only ones who can ensure “normal relations.
An accident involving a minibus and two police cars has occurred on Beresteysky Avenue in Kyiv. Due to the accident, traffic in the right lane is partially obstructed.
In Odesa, TCC employees kidnapped and beat the son of journalist Viktoria Koltunova, then left him unconscious on the road. The victim suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung and other injuries, and the military commissariat is conducting an internal investigation.
Stanislav Prytula, chairman of the Public Council at the Ukrainian State Film Agency and a film producer, died on January 22, 2025, defending Ukraine. He served in the Armed Forces from the first days of the full-scale invasion.
Elon Musk has published a map with a new name for the strait between England and France - the George Washington Channel. The proposal caused outrage among users and European politicians.
For the second time in three days, Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosneft's Ryazan refinery. About ten explosions and a fire were recorded at the enterprise, which supplies fuel to the Russian army.
In one week, Russia attacked Ukraine with about 1,250 bombs, more than 750 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of unity and strong defense.
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.