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.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced that 100 million tons of grain have been transported via the Ukrainian sea corridor. In total, 168.9 million tons of cargo have been moved through this route since September 2023.
In Zaporizhzhia, on Unity Day, a man damaged state symbols by breaking the flag mounts. Later, while intoxicated, he made a false call to the police, threatening them with a weapon.
Heorhiy Mankovsky, Director General of the Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, was awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class, and his deputy Serhiy Varbanets was awarded the Order "For Merit" 3rd class. The awards were given for a significant personal contribution to state building and conscientious performance of professional duty.
US Judge Richard Leon has questioned the legality of the $400 million White House ballroom construction. He will rule on an injunction that could halt construction.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the availability of heating points in every district and urged Kyiv residents to stock up on essentials. He also advised those with alternative power sources to leave the city.
The SBU detained a resident of Rivne region who adjusted air attacks on Kyiv's energy infrastructure and spied on the movement of the Defense Forces. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
On January 22, Donetsk region suffered 1458 enemy attacks, resulting in the death of four people, including a child, and injuries to six people. In Cherkaske, four people, including a five-year-old boy, were killed by a UAV strike, and five civilians were injured.
Belgium has not joined the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot stated that his country had not signed the Peace Council Charter.
In 2024, 168,778 children were born in Ukraine, and 485,296 people died. Mortality decreased by 2%, and birth rate by 4.5%.
Over the past day, 222 combat engagements took place on the front line. The occupiers carried out one missile and 85 air strikes, using one missile and dropping 226 guided aerial bombs.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih on January 22, 12 people were injured, including four children. A two-year-old boy will receive outpatient treatment.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed cooperation within PURL and the development of NASAMS air defense systems with his Norwegian counterpart Tore Sandvik. Norway will provide Ukraine with security assistance worth $7 billion and make the largest contribution to strengthening air defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed deputy ministers of energy, education and science, and digital transformation. Some of them received new positions in other departments.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider the issue of teachers' salaries and allowances in early 2026. MP Serhiy Babak urged communities not to manipulate allowances, as the state has allocated funds for salary increases.
Yulia Svyrydenko held an energy meeting, naming Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions as the most challenging. She demands active work on connecting alternative energy sources.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih on January 22, the number of injured has risen to 11, including three children. Girls aged 8 and 10 have been hospitalized in moderate condition.
On January 22, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv region, with debris from enemy UAVs recorded falling in several communities. In Vyshhorod district, windows of a residential building were damaged, and debris fell on the territory of a kindergarten.
Ukraine has completed a key stage of anti-corruption reforms and is seeking a clear date for EU accession. NABU has opened 737 cases, SAPO has filed 124 indictments, and courts have issued 93 verdicts.
Frosts will persist in Ukraine for a couple more days, after which a warming trend will begin. On January 23, snow and wet snow are expected in the west, south, north, and center.
On January 22, Vladimir Putin will meet with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. After the meeting, a briefing by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov will take place, Dmitry Peskov announced.
