Donald Trump stated that he would have to choose between controlling Greenland and preserving NATO. The US President believes that owning Greenland is psychologically necessary for his success.
Over the past day, 161 combat engagements took place on the front, with Russians launching two missile and 30 air strikes. The Defense Forces hit two areas of personnel concentration and one enemy UAV control point.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the US seizure of the Marinera tanker in the Atlantic an "illegal act of force. " The tanker was sailing under the Russian flag and was heading to a Russian port.
The Kyiv City State Administration urges Kyiv residents and guests of the capital to take care of their safety in advance due to the cold weather and possible enemy shelling of the energy system. Communal services are already working in an enhanced mode, 69 mobile boiler houses have been prepared.
Former head of the National Guard engineering service served with notice of suspicion for groundlessly accruing over 72 million hryvnias. This happened due to a report with false information about military personnel's participation in combat operations.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, 66 emergency brigades of Vodafone, Kyivstar, and lifecell are working to restore communication after massive Russian strikes. To strengthen communication in the region, there are already 400 generators, and another 50 are on their way from other cities.
From January to mid-December 2025, 115. 6 thousand land plots with a total area of over 340 thousand hectares were alienated.
US airstrikes in Venezuela during the capture of Nicolas Maduro resulted in the deaths of over 100 people. The deceased were young people and had no connection to the "socialist revolution."
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, after Russian shelling, power has been restored to 200,000 families. Approximately 600,000 families in the region still remain without electricity.
The State Special Communications Service reports a change in hacker tactics towards the mass distribution of malware. In 2025, 2058 cases of malware distribution and 1727 cases of phishing were recorded.
Nova Poshta branches in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions are operating on generators despite the blackout caused by Russian shelling. Visitors can charge their phones, use the internet, and warm up.
Mayor Borys Filatov announced the declaration of a national emergency in Dnipro. The reason was the recent Russian shelling.
Information about the occupation of Andriivka in Sumy region is false. The settlement is under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and soldiers of the 71st separate airmobile brigade are holding their positions.
The SBU detained a 52-year-old unemployed woman in Odesa who was adjusting enemy attacks on the city by marking objects on Google Maps. She faces life imprisonment for treason, justifying Russian aggression, and violating the equality of citizens.
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continued the digitalization of the army, which saved time and reduced the workload. The systems "Impulse", Reserve+, Army+ and logistics management based on SAP started working.
In 2025, cars with traditional engines accounted for almost half of the Ukrainian new passenger car market, compared to over 65% in 2024. The share of electric vehicles increased to 28.3%, and hybrids to 21.8%.
In Erkrath, unknown individuals attempted to set fire to a transformer at a power substation, but the attack failed. The substation continued to operate without interruption.
On January 7, the Russians launched a massive and combined assault on the positions of the 71st separate airmobile brigade between Andriivka and Oleksiivka in the Sumy region. The defense forces destroyed five enemy groups and more than a dozen occupiers who tried to break through on quad bikes and on foot, with total losses amounting to 42 people.
Great Britain confirmed the transfer of 13 Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, developed specifically for Ukraine. The delivery of prototype Gravehawk air defense systems is expected in the near future.
France, together with its partners, is developing an action plan in case the US carries out its threat to seize Greenland. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will discuss this issue with the ministers of Germany and Poland.
Over the past day, 275 combat engagements took place on the front. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and used kamikaze drones.
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.
