The ATESH movement disrupted the supply of Russian army units in the north of Kharkiv Oblast by carrying out sabotage on the railway in Belgorod Oblast. This caused train delays and a shortage of ammunition at forward positions.
This is due to growing concerns about the wealthiest members of society buying political influence.
Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President JD Vance, announced she is expecting their fourth child. They already have three children: Ewan (2017), Vivek (2020), and Mirabel (2021).
Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine's critical infrastructure, but the Kremlin will not achieve its goals. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD of the National Security and Defense Council, noted that Ukraine's best professionals - utility workers, energy workers, military personnel, etc. - are working to ensure that the Russians fail.
Over the past day, 110 combat engagements took place on the front line, with the occupiers launching 5 missile and 74 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit six areas of personnel concentration and one UAV control point.
The Chornobyl NPP remains connected to Ukraine's Integrated Energy System. This happened despite the night attack on energy hubs on January 20.
Azerbaijan has provided Ukraine with humanitarian aid in the form of electrical equipment worth USD 1 million. The cargo, including generators, transformers, and cables, was sent by order of President Aliyev.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Europe should have united armed forces that are not a competitor to the US or NATO. He emphasizes the importance of exchanging technologies and Ukraine's experience in the war.
Ukraine has received an invitation to join the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. President Zelenskyy considers it difficult to be a member of it together with Russia and Belarus, which are enemies.
On January 20, enemy shelling of Kyiv's left-bank districts led to fires and smog. The Kyiv City State Administration advises closing windows and limiting time outdoors.
Volodymyr Petrov has been dismissed from the position of leading specialist in the communications department of the NMMC. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has launched an official investigation into the cemetery's management due to "fake reservations."
On January 20, law enforcement officers are conducting searches in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Lviv regions. The searches concern the embezzlement of budget funds during waste collection and disposal.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine is restoring public access to open data from the Unified State Register. There are 2.1 million individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine in 2026, which is 6,000 more than at the end of 2025.
The mayor of Dnipro appealed to the country's leadership with a call to stop lying about “national unity, invincibility, and reformatting of power. ”
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
In Zaporizhzhia, 197 consumers are without power due to Russian attacks. The Zaporizhzhia region has been under continuous air raid alert for almost a day.
Darnytsia and Livoberezhna metro stations are open for passenger entry and exit. Train services on the "blue" and "green" lines will operate as usual.
In 2025, Japan welcomed over 40 million foreign tourists for the first time, reaching 42. 7 million. At the same time, in December, the number of Chinese visitors decreased by 45%.
As a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 20 in the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a 50-year-old man was killed. The premises of two gas stations were also damaged.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a deliberate act of terror against the civilian population, aimed at blacking out cities. He warned that Europe's inaction would lead to similar attacks on its territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vasyl Malyuk, the former head of the SBU. He heard Malyuk's report on asymmetric operations against Russia and announced the provision of all necessary resources.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with John Healey the strengthening of air defense and the Octopus drone project. The parties agreed to exchange data on the use of weapons and cooperation in R&D.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Pavlo Yelizarov as the new Deputy Commander of the Air Force.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the state of infrastructure and outlined steps for the stable operation of the social sphere. This applies to medical institutions, schools, social institutions, and mobile kitchens.
A shooting occurred at the local city hall building in the Czech city of Hřibsko. There are dead and wounded, including the city's mayor, Jan Macháč. One of the three attackers was eliminated.
He has held the position since January 22, 2017: in 2021, he called Crimea "Russian. "
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the sanctions bill against Russia will no longer be delayed, as it has been supported by President Trump. However, it has not yet been brought before the upper chamber.
Taras Topolya filed a police report regarding the dissemination of private materials belonging to his ex-wife, Alyosha. He urged people not to share these videos and suggested that the person behind this has been stalking their family for years.
Two toddlers died and 55 others were injured in a kindergarten in Jerusalem. The tragedy may have been caused by carbon monoxide leakage or food poisoning.
Zakarpattia prosecutors exposed an organized group that evaded taxes in the food retail sector. Damages amounting to over 25 million hryvnias have been reimbursed.
