General Zhang Youxia, a close associate of Xi Jinping, is accused of providing the US with sensitive information regarding China's nuclear program. He is also suspected of forming political cliques and abusing power.
In Dnipro, an enemy drone hit a residential high-rise building. Patrol officers evacuated residents, there were no casualties.
Today, January 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns 48. He was born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih.
On January 24, 127 combat engagements took place on the front line. The invaders launched three missile and 95 air strikes, using 25 missiles and dropping 248 guided aerial bombs.
Servicemen of the 4th Border Commandant's Office of Rapid Response of the 3rd Border Detachment conducted an operation to neutralize the enemy using drones. The strike UAV crew targeted an enemy shelter, after which the Russian soldier surrendered.
NATO plans to create a robotic zone with high-tech surveillance and weaponry on its eastern flank. This will deter Russia and Belarus from attacking, protecting the Alliance's member states.
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia's intensified campaign of long-range strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure aims to split Ukraine's energy grid in half. Russia wants to create "energy islands" cut off from power generation, supply, and transmission systems.
The partisan movement "ATESH" successfully carried out an act of sabotage in Bryansk, destroying an occupiers' vehicle. The car, used for the needs of border units, burned to the ground along with expensive equipment.
On January 24, Russian troops lost 1020 soldiers and 847 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 25.01.26 amount to 1,234,040 people.
The UK government has announced the creation of a National Police Service, which will combine crime fighting, counter-terrorism, and road policing. This reform, dubbed the largest since 1829, aims to combat crime more effectively.
On Sunday, January 25, most of Ukraine will be cloudy. Moderate snow is expected in the central regions, black ice and wet snow sticking in the west, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
US President Donald Trump has stated the possibility of ground strikes against drug cartels in Mexico, Central, and South America. He noted that he knows the cartels' routes and wants to achieve the same success as in the fight against maritime drug smuggling.
The bodies of three people, who likely died from hypothermia, have been found in New York. Winter storm "Fern," which began on Saturday, brought record-breaking cold and snowfalls to the United States.
The European Court of Human Rights recognized violations of European standards of freedom and security in the case of former judge Oleksiy Tandyr. The court awarded Tandyr 2,100 euros in compensation for moral damages and 250 euros in legal costs.
A senior American official said that security guarantees from the US, not European ones, are crucial for Ukraine. The US will not send troops, but will provide satellite, intelligence, and logistical support.
The Czech initiative "Dárek pro Putina" has raised over $3. 8 million for energy aid to Ukraine. 49 generators will be delivered to Kharkiv, and 40 battery stations and 1,500 extension cords will be sent to the Kyiv region.
The EU's foreign policy service has expressed concern about US President Donald Trump's "broad powers" in the Peace Council. The Peace Council's statute "raises concerns about the EU's constitutional principles."
As a result of Russian strikes on Ukraine on Saturday, 170 objects were damaged, including residential buildings and infrastructure. Emergency and restoration work is underway, and invincibility and heating points have been deployed.
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, called the negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi "very constructive. " He confirmed a new meeting next week.
As a result of Russian attacks on the Kyiv region, civilian infrastructure in three districts was damaged. Residential buildings, cultural institutions, warehouses, and vehicles were affected, and four people were injured.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held talks, discussing the war in Ukraine and security in the Arctic. The leaders agreed on the need for a lasting ceasefire and support for Ukraine.
As of Saturday evening, January 24, 800,000 subscribers in Kyiv are without power due to emergency blackouts. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the energy system is not recovering quickly enough due to constant enemy attacks.
The US suggests that successful trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi could lead to a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Before this, the parties are expected to meet in Kyiv or Moscow.
Since the beginning of January 24, 119 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. Russian troops launched 2 missile and 57 air strikes, used 23 missiles, and dropped 147 guided aerial bombs.
The State Emergency Service has prepared 41 kitchens for hot meals in Kyiv, 4 of which are already operational. This is a response to the lack of heating in homes and the need for food for rescuers and residents.
US President Donald Trump promises to impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Ottawa concludes a trade agreement with Beijing. According to him, China will "eat Canada alive, completely devour it."
The NBU set the official exchange rate of the dollar for January 21 at 43. 25 hryvnias. The euro exchange rate is 50.72 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.99 hryvnias.
In Latvia, a network of informants linked to Russian special services was exposed, collecting data on Ukrainians and the movement of military equipment. At least three individuals from the "Anti-fascists of the Baltics" group have been detained.
On January 20, Russian troops lost 1170 soldiers and 1019 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.01.26 amount to 1,229,740 personnel.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, rejected conditions for peace in Ukraine. The diplomat confirmed Russia's commitment to addressing the "root causes" of the war.
