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.
On January 19, Kharkiv was hit by Russian KABs. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded.
An official of a territorial defense training center was detained in Odesa region for demanding $4,000 to prevent a serviceman from being sent to the combat zone. He has been notified of suspicion and a pre-trial restraint has been chosen.
By early 2026, Ukraine has recorded over 36. 6 thousand wage arrears. A record 9.1 thousand proceedings were opened last year, with most of them concerning chemical product manufacturers.
In Ukraine, a weakening of frosts and precipitation is expected after January 22. An anticyclone from the northeast forms winter cyclones, which affects the weather.
British journalist Piers Morgan suggested London should "buy back" America in response to Donald Trump's actions regarding Greenland. He reminded that North America previously belonged to Britain.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council warns about fake fuel promo codes. Scammers offer 10 liters of fuel for a subscription, gaining access to accounts through phishing pages.
On January 17, Russian occupiers attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses in Vovchansk and attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the direction of Dehtiarne and Kruhle. Ukrainian units neutralized assault actions in the Kupyansk direction and repelled attacks in Velykoburlutske.
On January 18, Ukraine remembers the victims of the Brovary plane crash that occurred three years ago. At that time, the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including Denys Monastyrskyi, and civilians died.
European countries are strengthening control over maritime transport and compliance with the sanctions regime. Germany denied the tanker Arcusat entry into its waters, and the vessel Hizer Reis also raised suspicions.
On January 17, pilots of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 301 Russian occupiers and hit 987 enemy targets. In January, 5122 occupiers and 15480 targets were destroyed.
On January 18, the database for processing freight vehicles was suspended at the Ukrainian-Polish border at the Medyka and Hrebenne checkpoints. At the Korczowa and Krakovets checkpoints, freight processing is proceeding at a slower pace.
In Beslan, North Ossetia-Alania, drone debris fell on the roof of a five-story building. 70 people were evacuated, one resident sought medical attention.
Experts believe that Hiiumaa Island in the Baltic Sea could be seized by Russia, allowing it to control sea and air routes. This would create significant difficulties for the Baltic states and Finland.
Gerhard Schröder refused to transfer documents about conversations with Putin to the German Federal Archives, keeping them at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. These documents concern his time in power from 1998 to 2005.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly produce a thousand Octopus interceptor drones monthly starting from February 2026. These drones are designed to destroy Shahed-type attack UAVs.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and the US do not see eye to eye on some issues of a peace agreement, although both countries strive for peace. He emphasized that Russia is delaying all processes, including exchanges.
The Russian leadership positively received statements by the leaders of France, Italy, and Germany on resuming dialogue with Moscow. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a "positive evolution" of the Europeans' positions.
The leader of the Batkivshchyna faction in the Verkhovna Rada called the investigative actions and the trial against her "political assassination. "
After the shelling on January 10, 51. 5 thousand homes on the left bank of the Dnipro have electricity again. Energy workers ask to use electricity sparingly due to temporary power supply schemes.
An Asian anticyclone is heading to Ukraine, bringing frosts until the end of January. Ice is expected, with snow and stormy winds in the south.
