Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that electricity supply in the country will be restored within one to two hours. This happened due to the activation of the power grid protection system in Ukraine, which caused a partial blackout in Moldova.
The Ministry of Social Policy stated that information about the mass cancellation of pensions for over a million citizens is fake. Payments have been suspended only for 337,000 people who have not undergone identification or have not provided data on the absence of payments from the Russian Federation.
Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported a record daily volume of electricity imports to Ukraine – 41. 987 GWh. This helped maintain the system amidst Russian attacks and frosts, reducing the deficit.
The government has decided to automatically recalculate utility payments if services were not provided or were of inadequate quality. Consumers do not need to submit additional applications; the recalculated amounts will be reflected in the January 2026 bills.
President Zelenskyy ordered to strengthen protection against Russian drones in Kherson, Nikopol, and the border communities of Sumy region. This decision was made after constant attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on the development of small anti-drone air defense. The structure of the new command was approved, and key tasks for the Air Force and the Ministry of Defense were defined.
Rob Jetten, the prospective Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has announced a refusal to negotiate with Moscow and continued support for Ukraine. The new Dutch government has committed to providing annual military aid to Ukraine and supporting its path to EU and NATO membership.
The "SvitloDim" program has launched in Ukraine, providing 100,000 to 300,000 UAH for the purchase of energy equipment for multi-story buildings. Applications are submitted online through "Diia"; the program operates under martial law.
Ruslan Romanov, Head of the Council of Prosecutors of Ukraine, explained the procedure for forming the Competition Commission for the selection of SAP leadership, emphasizing the legality of the Prosecutor General's actions and the transparency of the procedure. He clarified on what grounds the appointments of commission members can be canceled.
Systemic management failures, non-transparent decisions, and tolerance of Russian influence gradually transformed the State Aviation Administration from a guarantor of safety into a source of reputational and security risks. The consequences of such decisions by the previous leadership of the aviation regulator today threaten trust in it, defense capabilities, and the future of Ukrainian aviation.
As of January 1, a mechanism for insuring property against war risks, which now covers production equipment, came into effect. Entrepreneurs independently specify the amount of damage, and the compensation limit of up to UAH 10 million applies to each legal entity separately.
The government called on retail chains to organize round-the-clock operation of supermarkets in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. They will provide access to products and function as invincibility points.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that Kyiv is still experiencing an electricity deficit, with 239 brigades working to stabilize the situation. Low temperatures are expected over the weekend.
The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with the first tranche of financial assistance within the framework of a new 90 billion euro loan package in April. This assistance is designed for 2026-2027, of which 60 billion euros will go to military needs, and 30 billion euros - to budget support.
First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with US Chargé d'Affaires a. i. Julie S. Davis. The parties discussed the supply of American LNG, the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities, and cooperation in nuclear energy.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 800 million for the first stage of the "SvitloDIM" program to ensure the operation of key systems in apartment buildings during power outages. Assistance ranging from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 is provided to HOAs, managers, and cooperatives for the purchase of generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine ensures reliable gas supply, imports sufficient volumes, and diversifies supplies. This is happening despite Russian attacks on oil and gas infrastructure.
The Office of the Prosecutor General explained the process of forming the Competition Commission for the selection of candidates for administrative positions in the SAP. Four candidates were submitted, from which the Prosecutor General chose the third member due to a lack of candidates.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 3. 28 billion to finance scientific institutions and higher education institutions based on the results of their accreditation. For the first time, the funds will be distributed according to a formulaic mechanism, taking into account the group, scale, and effectiveness of their work.
On January 29, Ukraine honors the Heroes of Kruty and recalls the 1918 battle as a lesson on the price of statehood and time, the importance of accurate historical memory, and the danger of myths that distort the context.
As of this evening, 610,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Ukraine is attracting international aid, having received 437 generators and expecting more than 500.
The government adopted decisions to support the population and businesses in conditions of limited energy supply. In particular, the purchase of 10,000 portable charging stations for children with disabilities and the simplification of procedures for installing solar panels are envisaged.
Almost 30,000 people in Kyiv and the region received hot meals in one day. The authorities are ready to increase such aid, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new seven-member supervisory board for Energoatom, including four international experts. The new board is tasked with urgently appointing the company's management and analyzing its previous activities.
Kharkiv region suffers daily from Russian shelling; recently, the enemy attacked an energy facility. Repair crews are working around the clock, and Ukraine is preparing requests to other countries for the supply of energy equipment.
ARMA conducted an inventory of court rulings on asset transfers but did not take all assets under management. The Accounting Chamber identified shortcomings and provided recommendations, some of which have not been implemented.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization that for almost a year smuggled kratom from the Czech Republic and sold it throughout Ukraine, including to military personnel. During the special operation, over 500 kg of drugs worth more than UAH 5 million were seized, and 6 people were detained.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated Russia's readiness to meet with Zelensky in Moscow if he is ready for negotiations. The Russian side guarantees security and conditions for work but demands preparedness and a focus on results.