President of the European Council António Costa stated that the security guarantees agreement is a key step towards achieving a just peace in Ukraine. He also emphasized that Ukraine's accession to the EU is an important security guarantee.
In Odesa, the illegal sale of three Nissan and Mazda cars, imported as humanitarian aid, was exposed. The suspect was detained after selling the car to a serviceman for 17.8 thousand dollars.
In Kyiv, 360 units of equipment and 3,000 utility workers are involved in combating black ice. 276 units of special equipment, over 2,000 employees and 50 units of equipment for adjacent territories, 39 units of equipment and 725 employees in parks, as well as 459 manual cleaning workers are involved.
A clear US commitment to support Ukraine has been removed from the text of the joint statement adopted in Paris. Instead, the US commits to supporting forces in the event of an attack and providing intelligence and logistical assistance.
The Ombudsman sent requests to the Ministry of Education and Science, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Security Service of Ukraine.
Former Donald Trump adviser Fiona Hill stated that the Kremlin offered the White House "a free hand" in Venezuela in exchange for the US "turning a blind eye" to events in Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council published information about 11 Russian public figures who supported the war and the occupation of Ukrainian territories. Among them are actors, singers, theater and ballet artists, producers, composers, and public figures.
In the Romny district of Sumy region, a 22-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus drove onto the roadside, which led to its overturning. Two passengers were hospitalized, and six others received medical assistance without hospitalization.
Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas with servicemen and their families, stating that they are fulfilling a “sacred mission of defending the homeland. ” The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine notes that the Kremlin presents aggression as a “holy war,” militarizing Russian society.
He emphasized that communities had time to prepare for the new requirements for priority electricity supply. He also reminded that back in 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers amended the resolution on the list of objects that have guaranteed priority electricity supply.
The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Kropyvnytskyi who installed a GPS tracker for a missile strike on a local thermal power plant. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
Given the events in Lviv, the relevant authorities will conduct checks on the facts of possible violations of the Government's decision.
In December 2025 - January 2026, Ukraine produced over 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day. This allowed for an increase in the capabilities of units in countering aerial targets at various levels.
In the first 11 months of 2025, Ukraine's IT sector contributed $5. 97 billion to the budget, which is 2.4% more than in 2024. However, this is still 3% less than in 2021, and almost 10% lower than in 2022.
The tax service building in Dnipro was damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 7. Windows and doors were blown out by the blast wave, offices were damaged, but no one was injured.
The city of Abdanan in Ilam province has completely come under the control of protesters, becoming the first settlement captured by opponents of the government. Security forces sided with the protesters, and riots and car arsons took place in the city.
Kyiv law enforcement officers detained a 46-year-old man who threatened customers of a supermarket on Ivan Kavaleridze Street with a starter pistol. He faces up to seven years in prison for gross violation of public order.
Russian occupiers are trying to accumulate resources in the Serebryansky forest to bypass Dronivka and advance to Platonivka and Zakitne. Soldiers of the Air Assault Forces are cutting off enemy logistics, destroying 2 occupiers, 2 buggies, 1 quad bike, 4 motorcycles, and 5 enemy shelters.
In Lviv, since the night of January 6-7, some hospitals and all communal electric transport have been disconnected from electricity. This happened due to the government's change in approach to determining the criticality of enterprises.
Over the past day, 221 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile and 90 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three areas of concentration of personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
International financial institutions predict a prolonged slowdown of the Belarusian economy until 2026 due to sanctions and dependence on Russia. GDP growth of 1.4–1.8% and inflation of 7–7.5% are projected under the baseline scenario.
On the night of January 6, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck enemy targets in the Donetsk region with FP-2 attack drones. A logistics warehouse of the 55th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Federation in Selydove and an ammunition depot in Hirne were hit.
On the night of January 6, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Gercon Plus oil depot in Russia's Lipetsk region. Strikes were also carried out on UAV command posts and an S-300V radar station.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the 100th arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the Kostroma region. A fire was recorded at the facility, and the evacuation of the local population was announced.
French law enforcement officers have arrested a man who, on January 2, stole a sword from the bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc in Paris. The assailant broke off the sword from the equestrian statue in Place Saint-Augustin and fled, but was stopped by patrolling police officers.
Western sanctions have led to the freezing of approximately $500 million worth of Telegram bonds held in Russia. This demonstrates the messenger's financial vulnerability to the Russian market, despite the founder's attempts to distance himself from Russia.
Law enforcement officers detained a serviceman who demanded 9,000 US dollars for including a soldier in the rotation lists. The suspect was detained on January 1 in Dnipro while receiving a bribe.
US President Donald Trump stated that elections in Venezuela will not take place for at least a month, as the country is not ready for voting. He also noted that the US is cooperating with Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez.
Heavy snowfalls and extreme temperatures have led to flight cancellations, traffic jams, and school closures across Europe. The Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom have been most affected, with five fatalities reported in France.
Italian Rocco, who was traveling by bus to Ukraine, declared his respect for Putin and called Ukraine a "bad country. " Passengers of the bus stated that they would not allow him to enter the country.
