Edward Westwick, an actor known for his role in the Gossip Girl series, has proposed to British actress Amy Jackson. He announced this on Instagram, posting a photo of himself proposing on a suspension bridge.
A 22-year-old Ukrainian man from Kryvyi Rih was detained by border guards while trying to illegally cross from Ukraine to Romania through the Carpathians. He hid his passport in a food container so that he could pretend to be a lost tourist in case of detention.
President of the European Council Charles Michel has withdrawn his candidacy for the European Parliament and resigned his mandate. Michel cited a desire to remain committed to his role without being distracted by outside affairs, admitting that he had underestimated the negative reaction to his candidacy.
A landslide in Zakarpattia region, Ukraine, has moved 10. 5 hectares of rock in the forest of the Dubove community. Officials are monitoring the situation as the landslide continues, but there is no threat to human life at this time.
Oleksandr Vlasenko, a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Ukraine, says that all dead Ukrainian prisoners of war from the downed IL-76 should be returned to Ukraine. The ICRC has received civilian requests for information about 17,000 missing persons.
The driver of a Hyundai Elantra in Kyiv region lost control, collided with two cars on the oncoming lane, and then slid into a ditch, killing one person. The investigation is ongoing.
According to officer Serhiy Tsehotskyi, the Ukrainian military is holding control of Avdiivka without the presence of Russian troops, despite the fact that they are actively amassing reserves in the area. Russian troops are conducting reconnaissance and subversive activities to identify weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense.
15 RQ-35 Heidrun drones by Mark Hamill from Star Wars have been delivered to Ukraine. The drones, funded by a campaign led by Hamill and UNITED24, will help identify enemy positions without risking life and limb.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported 94 clashes across the country in one day, with heavy fighting in the eastern and southern regions. The Russians, facing resistance from Ukrainian forces, are using air power and armored vehicles to advance.
"Sibur, Russia's largest petrochemical company, is cutting back on liquefied natural gas exports from the Baltic port of Ust-Luga due to a sanctioned shortage of LNG carriers. This has further undermined Russia's fuel exports, which have already suffered from fires and drone attacks.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with representatives of the United States Institute of Peace, emphasizing Ukraine's key role in ensuring European security and expressing the country's intention to join NATO. The meeting was also devoted to current changes in the Ukrainian defense ministry, in particular, the streamlining of military assistance from partner countries and increased transparency of defense procurement.
A new bridge over the Desna River near Chernihiv, Ukraine, is being built with a unique design featuring the longest monolithic span made of post-tensioned concrete. The bridge, which will be the longest across the Desna River (628 meters), is designed to provide superior crack resistance.
The community of Marhanets, Nikopol district, was shelled twice by Russian troops. Despite the dozens of shells fired, there were no casualties.
The Unified State Register of Persons Who Committed Corruption Offenses will be temporarily unavailable from January 30, 2024, due to maintenance, the NACP warns. This will also affect the public service of obtaining information from it.
One civilian was killed and several others were wounded during numerous Russian artillery shelling of Krasnohorivka, a frontline town in Donetsk region, leading to calls for evacuation, said Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk regional military administration.
Norway's Minister of Research and Higher Education Sandra Borch resigned after admitting to plagiarizing part of her 2014 master's thesis. More than 20% of her thesis was copied from other student papers, making her position unacceptable.
The Ministry of Reintegration of Ukraine has updated the list of territories where military operations or temporary occupation by Russia are taking place. The changes are made in consultation with the Ministry of Defense and regional military administrations.
Negotiators in the US Congress have reached an agreement on border policy, despite attempts to derail it by former President Donald Trump. The agreement, which will significantly change US immigration policy, provides for concessions from Democrats on immigration in exchange for Republican support for military aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Five NATO member states are modeling a scenario of potential Russian military aggression, according to Olga Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine. Allies are urged to strengthen their defense and support Ukraine.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed enemy observation posts in the southern direction, killing five occupants, the Armed Forces of Ukraine report. The operation will allow controlling more territory in this area.
Germany is reportedly negotiating the supply of long-range cruise missiles to the UK and France, which will in turn arm Ukraine with their own versions, amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that he was not aware of any such talks.
In the Sumy region of Ukraine, near the Russian border, there were 17 attacks by Russian troops, and 56 explosions were recorded. Ten settlements were targeted, and the weapons used ranged from mortars and drones to small arms and tanks.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian military vehicle (BMP-2) that was constantly shelling Ukrainian positions on the right bank of Kherson. They also removed a communication antenna and a Russian flag that was on it.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius denied information about the proposed exchange of German Taurus missiles for British Storm Shadow missiles. He rejected claims that Putin's threats influenced the decision to supply missiles to Ukraine.
Pro-Russian hackers have launched phishing attacks against Ukraine's public and commercial sectors, with the Ministry of Defense being the most affected. Although automated systems have blocked most of the threats, the Southern Defense Command warns that the attack is ongoing and urges vigilance.
The 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was visited by the Commander of the Land Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who celebrated the anniversary of the brigade's creation. He thanked the soldiers in the Bakhmut sector and expressed hope for minimal losses.
Ukrainian troops withstood 65 enemy attacks over the last day. The enemy used aircraft, quadcopters and armored vehicles in the fiercest fighting on the eastern front.
The European Commission has not yet prepared a draft decision on the protection of Ukrainians after 2025, European Commissioner Ylva Johansson said. Any proposal will be made only after it is supported by Ukraine and EU member states.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has launched four new military bonds in the Diia app with different interest rates and maturities to support the economy and the army. The bonds do not include any additional fees or commissions for buyers.
The Human Rights Ombudsperson welcomed the PACE resolution calling on Russia and Belarus to stop deporting Ukrainian children, calling it a historic decision that promotes justice and punishment for those responsible. He reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to return every deported child and illegally detained citizen.
