Russians have used dangerous chemical substances over 9,000 times in Ukraine. A protracted war could push the Kremlin to use more dangerous weapons.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied the White House permission for President Isaac Herzog to attend the launch ceremony of the Peace Council in Davos. Netanyahu did not attend the World Economic Forum due to an arrest warrant.
On the night of January 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with two missiles and 102 UAVs. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 87 enemy Shahed and other types of drones.
In Kyiv, 1676 multi-story buildings remain without heating after the Russian attack on January 24. Utility workers and energy specialists have restored heat supply to over 1600 buildings.
Shakhtar midfielder Pedro da Silva (Pedrinho) is finalizing his Ukrainian citizenship. He may join the Ukrainian national team and participate in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off match against Sweden.
Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod, causing power outages. The governor reported no casualties but confirmed damage to energy facilities.
In Kyiv, police explosives experts neutralized an unexploded warhead of an Iskander-M ballistic missile launched by the Russians. Fragments of the missile with a half-ton warhead posed a threat near residential buildings and a gas station in the Dnipro district.
In Minneapolis, US federal agents shot a man, marking the second fatal incident this month amid increased immigration enforcement. The city's mayor and governor have called for a halt to the Trump administration's operations.
The negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi took place in a bilateral format, in addition to the trilateral one with the participation of the United States. The parties discussed "unresolved elements" of a peace agreement and confidence-building measures.
At least 32 schoolchildren have been killed during protests in Iran, according to the Iranian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The human rights organization HRANA counted 54 fatalities under the age of 18.
On January 25, hourly outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place on February 1 in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
Russia sent Oleksandr Zorin, a GRU officer who recruited Syrian mercenaries for the Wagner PMC, to trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Zorin, who was born in Kharkiv, participated in negotiations regarding "Azovstal" and in Istanbul.
The US has published a new national defense strategy for 2026, with the main priority being the security of US territory and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy envisages limited support for allies and relations with China "based on strength."
DTEK specialists restored electricity supply to 88,000 homes in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district after the shelling on January 24. The situation in the capital's energy system remains difficult, with emergency blackouts continuing.
NAK "Naftogaz of Ukraine" increased electricity imports from Europe to stabilize the energy system after Russian shelling. Imported electricity covers more than 50% of Naftogaz enterprises' needs, freeing up resources for household consumers.
DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko stated that Ukraine is approaching a humanitarian catastrophe due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The restoration of the energy sector is estimated at 65–70 billion dollars, which will require the construction of a new energy system.
On the night of January 24, Russian occupiers shelled a dormitory in Kharkiv where internally displaced persons were living. The affected individuals were relocated to another dormitory, and SES psychologists provided them with support.
As of the evening of January 24, 3,300 multi-story buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after the enemy's night attack. Water supply has already been restored, and utility workers continue their work.
Air defense interceptors within the SBU's CSO "Alpha" protect the sky from Russian drones.
Foreign volunteers who defend Ukraine under contract are entitled to combatant status. The procedure for obtaining it is identical to that for citizens of Ukraine.
The Russian Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the so-called "governor" of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi. This comes amid complaints from the Russian Central Election Commission.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the results of the meeting of the Ukrainian delegation with Russians and Americans in Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused on possible parameters for ending the war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to Viktor Orban's statements about blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU. Sybiha accused Orban of fulfilling "Putin's whim" and compared him to Hungarian politicians during World War II.
According to Ukrainian officials, the trilateral talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were "positive" and "constructive. " The next round of talks will take place in Abu Dhabi next week.
On January 25, Ukraine is expected to experience snow, in some places with rain, and black ice on the roads. Level I danger (yellow) has been declared throughout the country.
The US and EU have developed a 10-year plan to raise $800 billion in public and private funds for Ukraine's reconstruction. The financing strategy extends until 2040 and will accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Starting next week, frosts will recede in Ukraine, making the ice on reservoirs even more precarious. Since the beginning of 2026, 13 people have already died on the water, including one child.
42 sanctioned Russian tankers passed through the English Channel after the UK received legal assurances regarding their detention. Among them were the tankers Sofos and "Nasledie", which were sanctioned by the UK Foreign Office in May 2025.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Lithuania on January 25. The meeting will take place as part of the 163rd anniversary of the January Uprising of 1863.
