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Palestinians have begun crossing the Rafah checkpoint after its reopening. The crossing will be supervised by the EU and local Palestinian staff, while Israel will conduct remote security checks.
Berlin is giving away free potatoes due to a record harvest. 174 distribution points are open throughout the city, two trucks were sent to Ukraine.
On February 2, applications open for the 8th "Created by Women" Award, which supports women's entrepreneurship during wartime. Winners will receive grants of up to UAH 200,000 and consulting support.
"WOGON WITHOUT LIMITS 3. 0": a joint project of the band BEZ OBMEZHEN and WOG.
Residents of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast have received the first 10,000 "Warmth Packages. " They contain items for staying warm and maintaining communication amidst a challenging energy situation.
The Supreme Court recognized as illegal the transfer of a land plot for the National Military Memorial Cemetery in Marhalivsky Forest. The Third Corps called it raiding and called on the public to defend the cemetery.
A group of children, aged from 8 months to 17 years, have been rescued from occupied Kherson Oblast. Among them are children whom the occupiers tried to deport or deprive of parental rights.
Friedrich Merz condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Germany reaffirmed its support for winter aid and finding ways to a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the opening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial flights after talks with acting President Delcy Rodriguez. This decision is part of the normalization of relations after the removal of Nicolas Maduro.
The European Union is stepping up its support for peace and humanitarian initiatives in crisis regions. In particular, the EU is preparing to resume missions in Gaza and is imposing sanctions against parties to the conflict in Sudan.
The European Commission is providing Ukraine with 145 million euros in humanitarian aid and Moldova with 8 million euros to support Ukrainian refugees. Millions of Ukrainians are facing freezing temperatures without electricity due to Russian bombardments.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine recommends that higher education institutions extend holidays or organize distance learning until February 8. The final decision on the format of education is made independently by each institution, taking into account the security situation and the state of the energy infrastructure.
France will increase pressure on Russia and is preparing new sanctions at the European level. This comes after condemning Russia's attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region.
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 Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs debunked Russian fake news about Ukrainians reselling Polish generators, calling it disinformation. The ministry emphasized that the aid is controlled and intended for civilians.
Six communities in the Lviv region have implemented a project to introduce the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Four of them have already approved programs, and the level of awareness among participants has increased by 42%.
President Zelenskyy reported on the consequences of Russian strikes: significant power outages in the Kyiv region, and the number of houses without heating in Kyiv has decreased. In Zaporizhzhia, the enemy shelled a residential area, and in the Dnipro region, energy facilities are being restored.
As a result of a Russian attack in the Kyiv region, a man and a woman were killed, and their 4-year-old daughter was rescued. The fire engulfed an apartment building, damaging about 50 apartments.
The private residence of Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, was marked on Google Maps as "Organization for the Support of Ukraine. " This occurred after his statements regarding Ukraine and a pro-Ukrainian demonstration.
Kyiv faces unstable electricity supply and risks to heating; critical facilities operate on generators, but residential areas are not guaranteed. The city receives assistance from international partners, but problems with infrastructure and winter preparations remain.
The cultural project "Christmas Territory" has been uniting Ukrainian artists, military personnel, and paramedics on one stage for ten years. The initiative is supported by MHP company and the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation, and this year the concert was broadcast by 55 Ukrainian TV channels.
January 27 marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This date commemorates the 6 million Jews and other groups exterminated by the Nazi regime.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed replacing the generation of damaged thermal power plants and humanitarian aid from partners. Ukraine received 31 tons of equipment from Spain, Finland, Norway, and Austria, and expects new deliveries.
Ukrzaliznytsia launched 54 mobile 'invincibility' points in 12 regions of Ukraine after massive Russian attacks. They have already hosted over 9,000 visitors, providing warmth, light, and communication.
The Israel Defense Forces have identified the remains of First Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage from the Gaza Strip. His body was abducted by militants after his death on October 7, 2023.
100 additional temporary accommodation spots have been created in Kyiv for single, low-mobility individuals. Over 6,400 Kyiv residents received hot meals at 57 locations.
Czech volunteers have developed the "Jan Žižka" drone with fiber-optic control, making it invulnerable to electronic warfare. The first 200 units have already been produced, and fundraising is underway to expand production.
President Zelenskyy thanked Lithuanian volunteers and the Minister of Health for their assistance to Ukraine. The volunteers have raised 100 million euros in aid and plan to deliver 200 generators.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported that the situation in Kyiv remains extremely difficult, with State Emergency Service units working at maximum capacity. Over 90 heating points and additional tents have been deployed in the capital to help people.
The State Emergency Service refutes information about the alleged creation of overnight shelters with beds in Kyiv. Beds in "Invincibility Points" are intended for people who need help in case of an emergency or for medical reasons.