Pavlo Bashynskyi
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.
Almost 30,000 people in Kyiv and the region received hot meals in one day. The authorities are ready to increase such aid, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in a bilateral format. The US may be present, but without Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukraine will receive generators from France, as well as additional supplies of aircraft, missiles for air defense systems, and aerial bombs.
A "small" air defense branch is being formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov. This decision is designed to increase the effectiveness of countering enemy drone attacks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, which may include sending British and French troops with US logistical support. Rubio emphasized that without an American security mechanism, it is meaningless.
Experts explained why the dollar is the main currency for pricing in Ukraine and the best choice for long-term savings. The euro is more appropriate for short-term speculation due to its instability.
Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the pre-trial detention of ex-judge Oleksiy Tandyr, who is accused of a fatal road accident. The court ordered detention with bail set at UAH 119.88 million.
Ukrainian air defense uses a variety of systems to protect against Russian aerial targets. Air defense systems are classified by range and type, including Buk SAMs, NASAMS, Patriot, as well as mobile fire groups and aviation.
Vilnius Airport suspended operations on January 27 due to suspected airspace violation by balloons from Belarus. This is not the first time the airport has been closed due to similar incidents.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained Belarusian journalist Inna Kardash in Kyiv, who had been working for the Belarusian KGB since 2015. She attempted to infiltrate the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to gather intelligence and recruit agents.
US President Donald Trump stated that very good things are happening between Ukraine and Russia. He also discussed the war in Ukraine with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Kyiv will soon return to normal power outage schedules, which will be strict. Currently, fewer than 900 buildings remain without heating.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine refuted information about 500,000 young men leaving the country in the last six months, calling it biased. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that border guards had not made such assessments.
In Cherkasy region, four police officers were killed and one was wounded during the detention of a suspect in an attempted murder. The shooter turned out to be a 59-year-old former military man, who was eliminated.
Former MP Oleksandr Suprunenko has been served with a notice of suspicion for the unauthorized seizure of 0. 3 hectares of land near the Dnipro River. He illegally built a house and fenced off the plot, restricting access to the water.
Ukraine has withdrawn from the Agreement on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zones of the CIS Member States, concluded in 1992. President Zelenskyy signed a corresponding decree, instructing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to notify the depositary of the withdrawal.
The "Kursk" troop grouping stated that no Russian FPV quadcopters were recorded over Sumy, and the video shows Ukrainian interceptor drones. These drones protect against enemy attack UAVs such as "Shahed" and "Geran."