At all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Moldova, border control is carried out as usual. However, due to black ice, the processing of cargo vehicles has been suspended at some checkpoints.
The court found a citizen of Ukraine, who headed the occupation administration of Mariupol, guilty. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property and a 10-year ban on holding positions.
Due to a systemic accident in Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Chernihiv region is completely de-energized. The region is preparing for a complete transition to backup power if the situation does not stabilize.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has provided recommendations on the safe use of charging stations during power outages. Following these rules will help avoid dangerous situations.
The Olympic House hosted a send-off for Ukrainian athletes who will represent the country at the Olympics in Italy. Ukraine will be represented by 46 athletes – the largest number of licenses in the last 16 years.
Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that electricity supply in the country will be restored within one to two hours. This happened due to the activation of the power grid protection system in Ukraine, which caused a partial blackout in Moldova.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office and the BEB ensured the return of UAH 36 million to the state budget in January 2026. The funds were received within five criminal proceedings regarding tax evasion.
Traffic on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv highway is temporarily restricted. The reason is damaged poles with anti-drone nets due to a sharp temperature drop.
The German company Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the armored S680 with the highest civilian protection level VR10. This car can withstand armor-piercing and incendiary shells, as well as large-caliber bullets and grenade explosions.
The Ukrainian national futsal team will face France on January 31 in the quarterfinals of the European Championship 2026. The match will take place in Riga at 5:00 PM, with bookmakers favoring Ukraine.
Actor Gene Hackman's Santa Fe estate is for sale for $6. 25 million. This comes almost a year after he and his wife were found dead in the home.
New US Department of Justice files reveal Jeffrey Epstein's emails, in which he accuses Bill Gates of contracting an STD after encounters with Russian women. Epstein also wrote about his resignation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, although he never worked there.
Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.
Forward of the Ukrainian youth national team Artem Stepanov has moved from German "Bayer 04" to Dutch "Utrecht" on loan with an option to buy. The 18-year-old striker will play under number 18.
Actor Macaulay Culkin posted an emotional message after the news of the death of actress Catherine O'Hara, who played his mother in the movie "Home Alone. "
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal, despite the personal animosity between Zelenskyy and Putin. He also mentioned significant soldier losses over the past month.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russia is reorienting towards strikes on logistics and hub stations. He also noted that Ukraine is ready to mirror refraining from striking Russian energy facilities.
A 27-year-old resident of Sumy region died from a Russian FPV drone attack, and a 63-year-old woman was hospitalized with injuries. The deceased had returned to the Yunakivka community after evacuation.
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, denied the capture of Ternuvate, Richne, and Zlahoda by Russian occupiers. He reported that Ternuvate had been cleared of a sabotage group, and Richne and Zlahoda remain under Ukrainian control.
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner 3:6, 6:3, 4:6, 6:4, 6:4 to reach the Australian Open final. In the final on February 1, he will play Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the oldest finalist of the tournament at 38 years old.
In Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, some supermarkets will operate 24/7, offering groceries, phone charging, and food reheating services.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail of UAH 10 million for former head of the State Border Guard Service Serhiy Deineko and UAH 2 million for the former head of the border crossing point department. They are suspected of systematically receiving bribes for unhindered border crossing.
An explosion occurred at the TÜRKİYE Petrol Rafinerileri A. Ş. refinery in İzmit in a gasoline storage tank during maintenance. There were no casualties, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
The idea of an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia was discussed in Abu Dhabi. Kyiv will support a cessation of strikes if Moscow does not attack Ukrainian facilities.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported significant progress in the peace process for Ukraine. Negotiations will continue, and the security protocol and prosperity framework are almost complete.
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
Donald Trump stated that he personally asked Vladimir Putin not to strike Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week. Putin agreed to this request.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's goal for Benfica against Real in the final seconds has been recognized as the best in the 8th round of the Champions League. This goal led Benfica to the tournament's playoffs.
The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated the Czech Republic 5:3 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 European Championship. Their next opponent will be the French national team.
The government adopted decisions to support the population and businesses in conditions of limited energy supply. In particular, the purchase of 10,000 portable charging stations for children with disabilities and the simplification of procedures for installing solar panels are envisaged.
