The ports of Murmansk and adjacent logistics hubs have completely ceased operations due to a critical failure in the energy system. This occurred due to the collapse of outdated power pylons, leaving strategically important facilities on Russia's Arctic coast without power.
The Mariupol City Council reports on the occupiers' intentions to destroy the authentic appearance of "Azovstal". They plan to create a "museum cluster" to erase the memory of Russia's war crimes.
A group of children, aged from 8 months to 17 years, have been rescued from occupied Kherson Oblast. Among them are children whom the occupiers tried to deport or deprive of parental rights.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) eliminated Kenyan citizen Clinton Nyapara Mogesu, born in 1997, in the Donetsk direction. He signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence after working in Qatar and died during a "meat assault."
NASA has postponed the launch of the crewed Artemis II lunar rocket until at least February 8, 2026, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Florida. Extreme cold forced the cancellation of a critical fueling test.
Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Recean announced the stabilization of the country's energy system. Specialists have already restored the operation of key power lines and substations in most regions.
The GUR has recorded widespread opioid use by Russian military personnel to escape the reality of combat. The increase in non-combat losses due to drug addiction has led to 112 deaths in the Central Military District of the Russian Federation in the incomplete year 2025.
The Russian economy is entering 2026 in a state of critical overstrain, forcing the Kremlin to plan cuts in military spending. This comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts mediated by the United States.
The Russian government eased restrictions on fuel exports, allowing oil refineries to export gasoline until the end of July 2026. This decision was made amid the stabilization of the domestic market and the accumulation of sufficient reserves.
Due to enemy UAV activity, Ukrzaliznytsia is adjusting train traffic in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions. On some sections, railway connections have been replaced by bus transfers.
A large oil slick and dozens of dead birds covered in fuel oil have been reported near Yalta. The occupation authorities deny the fact of pollution, despite satellite images.
The "Health Screening 40+" program has been launched in Ukraine via the Diia application. Citizens aged 40 and over will receive funds for examinations to identify disease risks.
The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Iranian officials for shooting protesters and for mass repression in the country.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on a systemic housing and communal services crisis in Russia, which has reached the scale of a national disaster. Since the beginning of January, critical accidents have left hundreds of thousands of Russians without heat and light.
The occupation administration in Luhansk region issued the first "licenses" for gold, copper, and zinc mining. Severnaya Mining Company LLC received monopolistic access to the deposits.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on preserving the lives and health of military personnel. The development of medical infrastructure and evacuation of the wounded are key priorities.
Iran has renewed its threats to strike Israel, declaring its readiness for "preemptive measures" should Washington prepare an attack. This comes as the American aircraft carrier group "Abraham Lincoln" arrives in the region.
The Ministry of Social Policy stated that information about the mass cancellation of pensions for over a million citizens is fake. Payments have been suspended only for 337,000 people who have not undergone identification or have not provided data on the absence of payments from the Russian Federation.
Donald Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariffs on aircraft and to decertify them in the US market. The reason was the delay in the certification of Gulfstream aircraft, which Trump regarded as an obstruction of exports.
Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1. 2 million people, forcing the Kremlin to seek mercenaries abroad. European governments are stepping up surveillance of Russian recruitment networks that attract migrants and students.
Cuba is on the verge of an energy collapse, with only 15-20 days of oil reserves. The US has blocked supplies from Venezuela, and Mexico has stopped shipping fuel.
Trump stated his readiness for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran, despite the military buildup. He confirmed contacts with the Iranian side and plans to continue dialogue to prevent a military confrontation.
The "ATESH" movement published photo and video evidence of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' strike on the building of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Chechnya. This attack demonstrates the vulnerability of Russian occupation authorities.
US President Donald Trump criticized the UK's plans to strengthen economic ties with China, calling it a "very dangerous" strategy. This happened after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's negotiations with Xi Jinping, where the parties agreed on a "strategic partnership" and the reduction of trade barriers.
Bitcoin fell to $83,383 due to a record outflow of over $1. 1 billion from US spot Bitcoin funds. Investors are moving funds into safe-haven assets, particularly gold.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,310 occupiers, bringing the aggressor's total losses close to 1. 239 million military personnel. 15 artillery systems, 555 UAVs, and 129 units of automotive equipment were destroyed.
Gold prices resumed rapid growth, surpassing the $5,500 mark, after a brief dip. This happened amid escalating geopolitical tensions and Trump's statements.
Global oil prices rose after Trump's statement on Iran and the energy blockade of Cuba. Brent is trading above $70 per barrel, WTI – around $65.30.
Chinese authorities have executed 11 leaders of cross-border criminal networks involved in cyber fraud and murder. These individuals defrauded Chinese citizens of billions of dollars and committed heinous crimes.
The International Olympic Committee has expressed deep concern for the safety of Iranian athletes amid anti-government protests. This follows reports of the death of wrestler Shahab Fallahpour.
