The State Border Guard Service reports 2,500 attacks on the border of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year. Most attempts of infiltration by subversive groups were recorded in the Sumy sector.
There are no unusual situations on the border with Belarus, but tensions remain due to the presence of Belarusian troops. Ukraine is strengthening its defense and preparing for possible threats.
The Shalimov Center for Transplantation performed a complex operation to remove a 10x10 mm fragment near the soldier's kidney. Thanks to the laparoscopic technique and magnetic extractors, the operation was successful.
The President of Ukraine stated that it is impossible to legally recognize the occupied territories as Russian. Zelenskyy emphasized that these lands will remain occupied until their return.
Ukraine's president said that the country's accession to NATO depends on the decision of the United States and its president. Currently, four NATO countries do not support Ukraine's membership.
Trump has begun the process of withdrawing the United States from the WHO and may increase pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending. Experts explain how this will affect the international order and Ukraine.
On January 22, at 18:00, Kyiv will host the annual march in memory of the first fallen Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. The participants will march from the Lyadski Gate to Hrushevskoho Street, honoring the memory of the fallen heroes of Maidan.
On January 22, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Holy Apostle Timothy, the Monk Anastasius of Persia, and the Monk Anastasius of the Caves.
The 75th Berlinale has announced the list of 18 films participating in the main competition, including a Ukrainian documentary about education during the war. The festival will be held under the leadership of its new director, Tricia Tuttle.
The Russian military attacked police in Kupyansk with a Molniya-2 drone, injuring three law enforcement officers. A couple of local residents were also injured, and service and civilian vehicles were damaged.
Ukraine will receive €30. 6 billion in budget support from the EU in 2025 through various sources of funding. The funds will be used for the priority needs of the state budget, including social and economic programs.
Ukraine plans to commission 900 MW of new distributed generation capacity in 2025, mostly gas-fired. The projects are being implemented with the support of the government through simplified procedures and preferential lending.
The Government has amended the Warm Winter program to cover families who did not receive payments in 2024 due to technical reasons. Assistance in the amount of UAH 6,500 will be provided for each child from low-income families and IDP families.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating the death penalty at the federal level in the United States. The document provides for assistance to the states in providing lethal injection drugs and obliges the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty.
Donald Trump plans to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, and threatens to impose 100% tariffs on China's TikTok. The US President announced the use of tariffs as the main instrument of international economic policy.
On January 21, the world celebrates Hug Your Puppy Day, European Mediation Day, Cereal Bar Day, International Hug Day, and Sweatpants Day. Each holiday has its own unique history and celebration traditions.
Ukrainian companies from three regions illegally supplied electronics for Russian missiles through a shell company in the Middle East. In the summer of 2022, parts worth $600,000 were shipped.
A FAB-500 landmine bomb was discovered in the Pervomaiska community of Mykolaiv district. The SES engineers successfully transported and neutralized the dangerous item in a safe area.
On January 21, 2025, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn will align in a straight line in the night sky. This will be the prelude to an even rarer parade of seven planets, which will occur on February 28.
Facebook, X, YouTube, and other tech companies have joined the EU's updated code of conduct on combating hate speech. The companies pledged to respond to complaints faster and implement automatic tools to detect harmful content.
Kyiv's Solomyansky Court will consider a motion for a preventive measure for Max Nazarov. The ex-executive is suspected of discrediting Ukraine and spreading pro-Russian narratives.
On January 21, warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -4°C at night to +6°C during the day. Forecasters predict morning fog and gradual warming in the coming days.
MPs and the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied information about the possible mobilization of 18-year-old students after completing the CPE. In Ukraine, mobilization is possible only from the age of 25, even for those who have undergone military training.
More than 20 houses were damaged by shelling in the Kharkiv region, and a 14-year-old girl was wounded. Evacuations continue due to the intense attacks, and over 70,000 facilities have been damaged during the war.
The President of Ukraine honored the heroism of the defenders of the Donetsk airport, who held the line for 242 days in impossible conditions. Zelenskyy emphasized that their feat reminds us of the price of fighting for freedom.
Donald Trump's daughter chose an exclusive off-the-shoulder dress decorated with crystals and pearls. At an evening at the National Building Museum, she talked with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
A large-scale security operation has been launched in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. Thousands of troops, snipers, and threat detectors are protecting the ceremony with the participation of world leaders.
In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.
Ukraine's GDP grew by 3. 6% in 2024, reaching UAH 7.6 trillion. The average salary set a historic record due to labor shortages, and exports grew by 15% to $41.6 billion.
The village of Daryino in the Suzhansky district of the Kursk region was completely destroyed by Russian troops. The video shows that the village has been reduced to ruins without a single intact building.
