Mike Voltz stated the need to lower the conscription age in Ukraine to stabilize the front. Zelenskyy, on the other hand, emphasizes the primary need for weapons, not human resources.
Trump's adviser announced that a meeting between the newly elected US president and Putin is being prepared to discuss ending the war. According to Waltz, a telephone conversation between the two may take place in the near future.
Chinese officials report a decrease in the incidence of metapneumovirus in the northern provinces. The WHO has not received reports of unusual outbreaks, and experts emphasize that the virus has been around for decades.
On the territory of the Myropil community of Sumy district, the occupiers attacked a bus with a drone. As a result of the attack, two women aged 42 and 30 were wounded.
Mike Waltz expects a phone call between trump and Putin in the coming days or weeks. the Kremlin has said it is ready for talks without preconditions after the inauguration on January 20.
Four major wildfires have engulfed Los Angeles and the surrounding area, killing 16 people. Firefighters are battling the fires in the face of high winds, and police have detained seven looters, two of whom were posing as firefighters.
Slovakia's prime minister announced guaranteed supplies of 3-3. 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country. If the situation with gas transit through Ukraine does not change, he threatens to suspend aid and veto further support.
On January 13, icy conditions are expected in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions of Ukraine. Hazard level I (yellow) has been declared, which may hamper traffic.
There were 75 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The enemy made 33 attempts to attack in the Pokrovsk sector, of which 22 attacks were repelled.
The United States imposed sanctions on 183 tankers transporting Russian oil to Asia. This will reduce oil supplies from Russia to China and India and force them to look for alternative suppliers.
Russian soldiers in Toretsk are disguised in civilian clothes for reconnaissance and sabotage activities. They are given away by the same clothes, behavior and weapons, the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported.
The USA is imposing sweeping sanctions against the Russian oil industry, including 180 vessels and leading companies. Against the backdrop of these restrictions, global oil prices have risen to their highest level since October.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks. He will discuss with Zelenskyy the possibility of deploying international peacekeepers after the war ends.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets proposes to strengthen responsibility for the sale of alcohol and tobacco to children. Fines may increase to 3000-15000 non-taxable minimums.
Following the attack by a Russian drone, 1800 tons of sunflower oil spilled into the bays of the Bug estuary. 119 tons have already been pumped out of the river, and work continues around the clock.
Videos have appeared on social media showing a group of minors blocking traffic in the center of Kyiv and playing Russian music near the memorial to fallen soldiers. The police are identifying the perpetrators to hold them accountable.
The Ministry of Health has clarified the procedure for assessing patients with long-term disability. Clear terms and conditions for referral for expert evaluation have been defined - 120 days continuously or 156 days in total.
In Kharkiv, there was a conflict between an employee of the TsK and a lawyer during the work of the military medical commission. The Ombudsman appealed to the State Bureau of Investigation, and the TsK launched an internal investigation into the incident.
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Press Service refuted a fake report about changes in the pension and salary calculation system from January 15. The restrictions will only affect special pensions that are more than 4+ times the national average.
Another group has been exposed in Poland, preparing a game that planned to influence the election through disinformation and recruitment of content makers. The Minister of Digitalization said that Poland is the most attacked country in the EU.
The President of Ukraine met with the President of Italy to discuss Euro-Atlantic integration and sanctions against the Russian Federation. Particular attention was paid to the issue of the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children and assistance to orphans in Italy.
The government proposes to increase fines for showing films without registration to 17-34 thousand UAH. For a repeat violation within a year, the fine will increase to 34-51 thousand UAH with confiscation of funds.
IAEA experts conducted three visits to Ukrainian power substations at the end of last year. During the inspections, they found remnants of cluster munitions and documented damage to critical nuclear power plant infrastructure.
In Ukraine, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilization. According to the Prime Minister, this figure has been fixed for a long time and does not affect the mobilization process.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose by 0. 9% due to low temperatures and growing demand for fuel. Over the past three weeks, Brent has risen by 6% and WTI by 7%, also affected by sanctions against Russia and Iran.
The Japanese government imposed new sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 45 individuals and organizations. Starting January 23, the export of 335 goods, including motorcycles and specialty vehicle components, will also be banned.
Sebastian Kaleta criticized the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's reaction to candidate Navrotsky's statement on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. He called for the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned because of “interference in the electoral process.
More than 7,000 military personnel returned to service after the adoption of the law on voluntary return. 4,396 people have already been officially reinstated, while the process of reopening and closing criminal cases against the rest is underway.
A serious accident occurred at a power substation in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, leaving 68,000 families without electricity. As of 09:30 a.m., DTEK power engineers restored power supply.
Air defense forces shot down 33 enemy UAVs, another 34 drones did not reach their targets (lost in location).
