Russia is not slowing down the pace of production of attack UAVs and plans to increase it. This threatens Ukraine and the European part of NATO, as Russian drones will be the first to cross the border with the Alliance.
Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko announced that Ukraine is transitioning to a 4. 5-5 queue power outage regime, which could mean up to 16 hours without electricity. Kyiv is operating under emergency blackouts, while Dnipro and the region are following a new schedule.
Russian occupiers attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with UAVs. Two people sustained blast injuries and were hospitalized.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will work next week on new pressure and a clear global stance on Russia. He noted that Russia is not interested in diplomacy but is focused on missile attacks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a list of dangerous items prohibited on the territory and premises of general secondary education institutions. It includes weapons, explosives, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.
The Ukrainian and American delegations agreed to continue negotiations in Davos. Over two days in the US, economic development, a prosperity plan, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for January 14: dollar – UAH 43. 12, euro – UAH 50.26. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 42.90-43.39, the euro – UAH 50.10-50.63.
Donald Trump reported on a conversation with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez. Cooperation in energy, mineral extraction, trade, and national security were discussed.
On January 14, Russian troops lost 1,150 soldiers and 929 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.01.26 amount to 1,223,090 personnel.
On the morning of January 15, an enemy drone crashed into a playground near the Stepan Bandera monument in Lviv. The blast wave shattered windows in nearby buildings, and a tractor driver sustained minor injuries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.
On January 15, cloudy weather with clearings, snow and wet snow is expected in most of Ukraine. The air temperature will range from 0 to -15 degrees Celsius.
DBR employees detained a border guard who helped conscripts evade mobilization. He arranged fictitious disability for $12,000.
The head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, announced damages in Donbas and border regions of Russia amounting to over 706 billion rubles. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine points to manipulation and Russia's attempt to bill Ukraine for the consequences of its own aggression.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed claims of mass casualties during protests, calling it an "Israeli conspiracy. " He asserts that the number of dead is significantly lower than reported by human rights activists.
The Russian advance slowed down in late December 2025 and early January 2026. This was likely due to less favorable weather conditions and the cessation of efforts to meet "arbitrary deadlines" at the end of the year.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.
Bitcoin rose 3. 9% to $97,694, reaching its highest level since November 14. This increase followed a period of stagnation, showing signs of a breakthrough.
Drone pilots of the State Border Guard Service in southern Ukraine hit quad bikes, a communication antenna, and a ground-based robotic complex of the Russian invaders. Border guards are effectively reducing the enemy's capabilities.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately and to refrain from traveling to the country. The reason is the unstable internal situation and the increased level of danger in the region.
NASA intends to establish a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2030 to support lunar bases. The US aims to "return" to the Moon and build infrastructure for sustained presence.
In a private conversation with leaders of the European Parliament's political groups, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas noted that it might be time to start drinking. According to her, this is due to current world events.
China, which has the world's largest navy, is increasing its fleet of large Type 055 destroyers. This comes amid a strengthening of the US fleet and could threaten US forces in the Pacific.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reports phishing emails with calls for payment and attached files. The agency does not send such emails and warns against opening attachments.
US President Donald Trump said that killings in Iran are stopping. According to him, there are no plans for executions.
France will join Europe's military mission in Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that any violation of Greenland's sovereignty would lead to unprecedented chain reactions, and therefore France would act in full solidarity with Denmark.
A Kyivteploenergo employee died in Kyiv while unloading a generator intended to provide heat to homes in the Obolonskyi district. The tragedy occurred in the evening amidst difficult weather conditions.
On January 14, the NBU set the official exchange rate of the dollar at UAH 43. 18, and the euro at UAH 50.53. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 43.00-43.50, and the euro at UAH 50.20-50.80.
Massive power, water, and communication outages are being recorded in the occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The utility infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories has systematically degraded due to a lack of investment and repairs from the occupying authorities.
On January 13, Russian troops lost 990 soldiers, 8 cruise missiles, and 1,074 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.01.26 amount to 1,221,940 personnel.
