The Speaker of the Polish Sejm announces the dates of the presidential election: the first round on May 18, the second on June 1, 2025. Seven candidates have already announced their participation in the election race.
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region after the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a terrorist attack in the direction of the regional center. An air alert was declared in the region.
Ukrainian troops conducted a precision strike on the headquarters of the 8th Guards Army of the Russian Federation in Khartsyzsk. The enemy used the facility to coordinate attacks on Kurakhove.
Starting February 5, it will be forbidden to register a marriage without a Russian passport in the occupied territories. Starting in 2025, the occupiers plan to forcibly deport Ukrainians who have not obtained Russian citizenship.
Dubinsky and his former assistant will be tried for organizing the illegal crossing of the border of the brother of his civil wife. The man twice left for Moldova with forged documents for transportation.
The United States sent a second RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft to Kadena Air Base to track DPRK missiles. This happened after North Korea tested a new hypersonic missile, and the first plane failed to detect it.
The President has signed a decree establishing the Day of Army Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will be celebrated annually on July 3. The decree came into force on January 8 to honor the courage of military aviators.
Mykhailo Drapaty admitted to mismanagement and mistakes in the formation of the 155th Anna Kyiv Brigade. The main problem is the low efficiency of mid-level commanders and imperfect training planning.
Foreign Minister Schallenberg will become Austria's interim chancellor after Nehammer's resignation. The far-right FPÖ will begin negotiations to form a new government under the leadership of Herbert Kickl.
France warned Trump against threats to the EU's sovereign borders after he refused to rule out military action against Greenland. The French Foreign Minister emphasized that the EU will not allow its borders to be attacked.
The Verkhovna Rada registers draft law No. 12380 banning the transit of Russian energy during martial law. At the same time, a resolution was registered to stop the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine denied information about blocking bank accounts due to frequent cash withdrawals. Banks conduct client verification only within the framework of financial monitoring legislation.
The Ministry of Defense has approved two new standards of premedical training for military personnel based on NATO experience. The training will include lectures, practical exercises and simulations in the field.
An air alert has been issued in Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet. The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a missile threat throughout the country.
Ben Hodges called it “impressive” that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have held a foothold in the Kursk region since August. According to him, this creates political pressure on Putin and demonstrates the growing capabilities of the Ukrainian army.
Two local residents blew up a railroad track while a freight train was in motion on the orders of the FSB. Law enforcement detained the attackers within hours and they face life imprisonment.
Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian and Ukrainian Affairs, resigns from her post. Her resignation comes amid Trump's victory and uncertainty over future US policy toward Ukraine.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau categorically rejected the possibility of the country joining the United States. The response came after Donald Trump proposed that Canada become the 51st state.
Heavy fighting continues in Kurakhove, and the enemy is trying to develop an offensive using its numerical superiority. In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed as a result of Russian attacks.
McDonald's has introduced a new McValue platform with $5 combo meals and a "Buy One, Get One for $1" promotion. The company also offers exclusive discounts through the mobile app and free meals for new users.
In the Russian city of Engels, an oil storage facility serving the Engels-2 air base caught fire after a drone attack. The governor of the Saratov region confirmed a massive drone strike.
French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen has died at the age of 96. The five-time French presidential candidate was known for his scandalous statements about the Holocaust and racial discrimination.
The 7. 1 magnitude earthquake in the mountainous region of Tibet killed 106 people and injured 174. The disaster damaged nearly 3,000 homes and was felt in neighboring countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India.
The head of the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation reported a strike on an important military facility in Kursk. The attack took place against the backdrop of the start of the offensive of the Ukrainian military in several areas of the Kursk region.
Russian troops conduct active assault operations in the urban area of Kurakhove and attack at the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy tries to realize its numerical advantage, but suffers losses from Ukrainian forces.
The government dismissed the Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs and two heads of the State Financial Monitoring Service. A new deputy head of the State Water Agency was appointed and the appointment of the head of the Uzhhorod District State Administration was approved.
Russians attacked the Kherson community with a UAV, killing a 62-year-old man. Another 59-year-old local resident was injured and taken to hospital.
Poland's climate minister has declared her readiness to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia stops supplying it. This is a response to Slovak Prime Minister Fico's threats of a possible cutoff of energy supplies.
The deputy director of the KCSA department and an intermediary will be tried for extortion of bribes from carriers. The official demanded 40 thousand hryvnias a week for the right to work on the route through a company he controlled.
In Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa, a group of FSB agents led by a Kyiv lawyer were detained. They were monitoring volunteers and officials of international organizations, as well as adjusting missile strikes on Ukrainian targets.
