Defense Express analysts have discovered fragments of 48N6E2 export-oriented missiles that Russia is using to shell Ukraine. This indicates the depletion of its own stockpiles and threatens the contract with India for the supply of S-400s.
Nordic and Baltic countries condemned Russian energy terror against Ukraine, demanding an end to strikes on critical infrastructure. They emphasized that the destruction of the energy system violates international law and bears the hallmarks of war crimes.
Due to scheduled technical work in the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere, a number of electronic services in Diia will be temporarily unavailable. The restrictions will last from January 24-25.
On January 23, Ukrainian defenders held back the occupiers' offensive, repelling 119 combat engagements. On the Pokrovsk direction, 109 occupiers and a significant amount of equipment were destroyed.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on January 23, calling snap elections for February 8. The move was made to gain a mandate for the implementation of economic and defense programs.
Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of all ten passengers of the ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in South Sulawesi province. The search operation continued until Friday morning, January 23, due to difficult conditions in the mountainous terrain.
Ukrainian partisans of the ATESH movement conducted reconnaissance near one of the main control points of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and noticed increased air defense and thorough checks of the top leadership. The partisans handed over the coordinates of the target to the Ukrainian military.
The United States completed its withdrawal from the WHO without paying approximately $260 million in contributions. This jeopardizes global programs to combat epidemics.
ByteDance announced the completion of a deal to create the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. This will allow the app to avoid a complete ban in the United States, and the data of 200 million American users will be controlled by US investors.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te initiated talks with Kyiv on strengthening technology export controls after Zelenskyy's statement. Taiwan seeks to establish intelligence sharing to prevent microchips from reaching the aggressor.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian losses, recording the elimination of 1280 occupiers and 33 artillery systems in one day. The total personnel losses of the Russians exceeded 1.23 million people.
Donald Trump proposed involving NATO troops to guard the US border with Mexico, citing Article 5. He also criticized European allies for insufficient contributions to the Alliance.
On the night of January 23, UAVs attacked Russian regions. An object of the fuel and energy complex caught fire in Penza, and drone debris caused a fire in a residential area in the Voronezh region.
Global oil prices are stable due to a weak dollar and optimism in financial markets, which offsets fears of a fuel surplus. Chinese stimulus and US GDP growth support the market, despite IEA forecasts of a significant surplus in 2026.
The Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is offering Ukraine new L-39 Skyfox jet aircraft. This comes after the Czech Republic was unable to transfer L-159 attack aircraft due to their critical importance to its own air force.
The Trump administration has initiated a review of the 1951 defense agreement with Denmark, seeking to expand the US military presence in Greenland. Washington insists on the right to deploy forces and build facilities without prior consultations.
Donald Trump is preparing a large-scale sports program for the anniversary of US independence, turning the White House into the country's main arena. Leaders of leading professional leagues will discuss the integration of sports into the national holiday "America 250".
On January 23, residents of European countries, including Ukraine, will be able to observe an unusual phenomenon in the sky when the moon, together with the planets, will create a "smiley face. "
A new study has shown that K-class orange dwarfs provide the best conditions for the development of life. These stars are more stable and long-lived than solar analogs, which allows more time for evolution.
The United States and Norway have begun deploying troops for the "Cold Response 26" exercise in the High North. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Marines are arriving in January to train in extreme winter conditions before the active phase of the maneuvers in March 2026.
US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale deployment of naval forces to the shores of Iran. This deployment comes after a softening of rhetoric regarding strikes on Iran.
Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology is launching the SC01 electric roadster on the European market. The car will have 429 hp and will be assembled in Italy, without large touch panels in the cabin.
Donald Trump's special envoys and Putin agreed to establish a trilateral working group on security issues with the participation of Ukraine. The meeting will begin in the UAE this Friday.
The Trump administration has banned NIH funding for projects using human embryonic tissue obtained from abortions. This decision revokes previous government approvals and aims to implement alternative methods of biomedical research.
The UN has taken over responsibility for managing displaced persons camps in Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces. This affects approximately 28,000 civilians, mostly women and children, associated with ISIS.
The nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards have been announced, with "Sinners," "One Battle After Another," and "Frankenstein" leading the pack. The horror film "Sinners" received a record 16 nominations, including in the main categories.
Energy giant Shell is exploring the market for a potential sale of its stakes in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. The company holds majority stakes in four key blocks, and its production in 2024 amounted to 15.6 million barrels of oil.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi held talks with Eric Trump in Davos, offering investments in the Port of Berbera. The meeting took place in the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Dictator Putin's negotiations with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow lasted over 3. 5 hours. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the American peace plan for Ukraine.
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to obtain special authorization for military operations in Venezuela. The vote ended in a tie, leaving the White House free to act in the region.
