Camouflaged military facilities are attacked in the Rostov and Leningrad regions of the Russian Federation. the Kremlin is trying to hide military plants and pass them off as ordinary businesses.
Belarus did not invite OSCE observers to the January 26 presidential election. The OSCE regretted the inability to conduct an independent assessment of the election process.
Due to an accident at the power substation, some houses in the Desnianskyi district of the capital (Troieshchyna) are currently without electricity.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced the preparation of a new package of military assistance for Ukraine. The "Ramstein" meeting also approved 8 roadmaps for the Ukrainian Armed Forces until 2027.
Zelenskyy and Pistorius discussed increasing military aid funding for 2025 at the Ramstein base. Germany will soon transfer additional missiles for air defense systems.
There were 101 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with most attacks in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Ukrainian defenders repelled dozens of enemy assaults, and some battles are still ongoing.
The Russian army conducted an air strike on Kherson, damaging 39 residential buildings and infrastructure facilities. As a result of the attack, 9 local residents suffered injuries of varying severity.
German Defense Minister Pistorius announced new deliveries of air defense systems and armored vehicles to Ukraine. It is also planned to train 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Germany during the year.
Israel's Prime Minister has canceled plans to attend Trump's inauguration on January 20. Earlier, Trump demanded that Israel end the conflict in Gaza and release the hostages before he takes office.
The US and Ukrainian administrations considered the possibility of negotiations with Moscow in the first half of 2025. The US is working to strengthen Ukraine's position and impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation before potential negotiations.
An explosion was recorded in Kryvyi Rih after the Air Force warned of high-speed targets in the direction of the city. Local residents were urged to take shelter.
The office of the Belgian Prime Minister received a letter containing the toxic substance strychnine. The employee who opened the envelope was hospitalized, and similar letters were also found in the office of the Minister of the Interior.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, 8 roadmaps for the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027 were approved. The maps define the strategic goals and directions of military assistance, procurement, and development of the defense industry.
Karol Nawrocki stated that Ukraine cannot be part of international alliances due to the "crimes" in Volhynia. At the same time, the Ukrainian ambassador reported progress in the dialogue on the exhumation of the victims of the Volhynian tragedy.
The Parliament supported the extension of the deadline for the voluntary return of servicemen from the NWC until March 1, 2025. The law provides for the resumption of payments and social guarantees for those who voluntarily return to service.
Prince William has congratulated Kate Middleton on her 43rd birthday by posting a touching message and a new photo. He recognized her strength of spirit over the past year as she battled cancer.
One laboratory-confirmed case of human metapneumovirus has been recorded in the capital. The incidence of HMPV is lower than in previous years. A total of 14 cases have been detected in Ukraine since the beginning of the epidemic season.
Elon Musk is looking for ways to force British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign before the 2029 elections. The billionaire is privately discussing this with allies and using social network X to exert pressure.
Over 81 thousand Ukrainians fell ill with SARS last week, down 19. 7% from the previous week. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, 1.6 million cases of SARS, influenza and COVID-19 have been recorded.
The SBU and police detained a couple of Russian agents who manufactured an explosive device for a terrorist attack near the Dnipro shopping center. The deserter husband and his wife acted on the instructions of Russian special services.
Ukraine's Defense Minister discusses with the Pentagon chief a roadmap for military assistance for the coming years. Eight areas of cooperation will be approved at the Ramstein meeting, and Zelenskyy is expected to attend.
Trump's advisors warned Denmark that the purchase of Greenland is serious for US national security. Trump does not rule out military action and threatens tariffs if Denmark does not agree.
Russian forces are conducting active assault operations near Kupiansk, trying to reach the Svatove-Kupiansk highway. The situation is critical in Dvorichna, where the enemy is seeking to create a bridgehead on the right bank of the Oskil.
In the village of Nove Pekhelne, two women were injured by debris from a downed Russian Federation drone. A private house, two outbuildings, and a vehicle were also damaged.
The Ukrainian Embassy protested Andriy Danko's plans to visit Moscow with a parliamentary delegation. Diplomats urged Slovakia to refrain from contact with Russia and reminded of the historical consequences of such decisions.
The United States and its allies have provided more than $126 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Ramstein meeting will discuss Ukraine's urgent arms needs.
In Kyiv, a 31-year-old man killed a dog during a quarrel with his partner. The attacker, who was detained by the police, faces up to 8 years in prison.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, 30 people were taken to hospitals. Seven medical teams, rescuers and police are working at the scene, and one person has died.
Starting in 2025, Israel will introduce a mandatory ETA-IL electronic permit system for visa-free countries. Ukraine responds by imposing entry restrictions on Israeli citizens.
Repeated explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia region after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. Earlier, a strike on Zaporizhzhia's industrial infrastructure killed one person and wounded three others.
