Lera Dzhemilova, 28, disappeared in occupied Crimea after a 15-day arrest in May 2024. For more than 8 months now, her family has no information about her whereabouts, and the FSB denies opening criminal cases.
USAID employees were ordered not to report to the headquarters in Washington after Musk's announcement that the agency would be closed. More than 600 employees lost access to systems, and the agency's website disappeared without explanation.
Mark Rutte called Trump's interest in Greenland logical and called for a stronger NATO presence in the far north. Denmark once again reminded that Greenland is not for sale, and most locals are against joining the United States.
On February 4-6, ice is expected in the southeastern and eastern regions and the Carpathian region. The SES provides recommendations to drivers and pedestrians on safe behavior on the roads.
Kyiv authorities are planning to hold a meeting of the Defense Council to address the city's security issues. The main issues include cleaning up abandoned cars, protecting infrastructure, and transport operations during air raids.
Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.
Pavilion 58, which houses the Museum of Slavic Writing, caught fire at the All-Russian Exhibition of Fine Arts in Moscow. Black smoke is coming out of the building, 13 people have been evacuated, and the fire is 20 square meters.
In two weeks, 1313 vehicles were inspected in Kyiv, revealing 244 violations. The most common violations were the lack of permits and violations of drivers' working hours.
A 33-year-old man who collected intelligence on military facilities for the FSB was detained in Cherkasy. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason under martial law.
According to KIIS, 87% of Ukrainians faced at least one stressful situation in 2024. The most common causes of stress were bombings and shelling (39%), separation from loved ones (30%), and death of loved ones (26%).
In 2024, the occupiers stepped up repression of Ukrainian women in the occupied territories. At least 17 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, including Oksana Senezhuk, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Finland has approved the 27th package of military aid to Ukraine worth 198 million euros. The total amount of Finnish defense aid since the beginning of the full-scale invasion has reached 2.5 billion euros.
Russia does not recognize the detention of 24 Ukrainians taken from southern Ukraine to Crimean detention centers. Overall, in 2024, at least 250 Ukrainian citizens are imprisoned for political persecution.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced an electronic referral to the military medical commission through the Reserve+ app. Persons liable for military service can generate a digital document with a QR code without visiting the MCC.
Netflix has released a teaser for the second season of Veep, featuring Tyler Galpin in a mental institution. The new season is expected to premiere in August-September 2025, with most of the actors returning to their roles.
Construction has begun on a large-scale military command center in the western part of Beijing, covering an area of more than 60 hectares. According to US intelligence, the complex will include fortified bunkers and will be the largest in the world.
Several senior FBI officials appointed by Christopher Wray have been ordered to resign or retire. The changes affected about five “executive assistant directors” who are in charge of key investigations.
The European Commission has approved a €1. 065 billion European Defense Fund program for joint defense projects. The funds will be used for research in cyber defense, naval operations, and other critical areas.
January 31 is International Zebra Day, World Jeweler's Day, and Saints Athanasius and Cyril's Day. Each holiday has a special meaning and is accompanied by themed events.
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with a new batch of MANPADS with ammunition and outlined plans for military support. The total amount of aid from Lithuania has already exceeded 1.5 billion euros.
Russia is using drones with reinforced warheads weighing up to 90 kg and shrapnel. According to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, the goal is to maximize civilian casualties.
The government has introduced a subsidy for solid fuel for heating, with a maximum amount of UAH 21 thousand per year. The subsidy can be received automatically or by applying through designated government services.
Ukrainians can once again apply for compensation for damaged housing through Diia to the International Register of Damage in The Hague. The register records the damage and is the first step for future reparations.
American Eagle Flight 5342, a passenger plane, collided with a UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopter over the Potomac River. Rescuers have already recovered more than 30 bodies, and search operations are complicated by ice and strong currents.
Kyiv Lyceum #246 received a letter with death threats and a bomb threat. The unknown person demands to transfer UAH 1 million, threatening to attack on January 30, 2025.
Norwegian scientists have developed an AI that predicts the risk of breast cancer 4-6 years before the diagnosis. The algorithm was tested on the data of 116,495 women and revealed a double risk rate in the affected glands.
An American Airlines plane carrying 64 passengers collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The plane was carrying figure skaters from Russia who were returning from a training camp.
In the Gaza Strip, Hamas militants released 8 hostages - three Israelis and five Thai citizens. In exchange, Israel is to release 110 Palestinian prisoners.
In 2024, the environmental damage caused by Russian attacks on the Ministry of Defense facilities exceeded UAH 42 billion. Soil, air, and forests were most affected by missile and artillery strikes.
The Forpost brigade and other border guard units struck about 60 enemy positions in the Kharkiv region. Over the course of the day, 50 occupants were killed and 20 others were wounded.
