In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, Russians are involving children in a militarized education system, conducting "first aid master classes" in Alchevsk. These events are an element of systemic militarization, preparing children for life in wartime conditions.
The investigation into the former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, who is accused of treason, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to the court for in absentia proceedings.
The village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia direction remains under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, reported that fighting continues.
The CEO of JSC "Segezha Ukraine" from Prykarpattia is accused of illegally transferring state property and selling products at an understated price, which caused 46 million UAH in damages to the state. She is also charged with organizing the illegal transfer of her son to Romania for 18 thousand dollars.
Ukrainian military completely cleared the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia direction. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, announced this and published a video.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Wautrin. The parties discussed the security situation and further cooperation in the field of defense.
Cases of phone calls from scammers posing as Monobank employees are being recorded in Ukraine. The attackers extort data, referring to a "suspicious login" or an attempt to withdraw funds.
In the occupied Mariupol district, changes are being recorded at mass graves of civilians who died in 2022. Satellite images show the transformation of graves into ordinary burial sites and the expansion of roads in their place.
The head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, Kovalenko, reported a massive Russian attack on Kropyvnytskyi. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a threat after the take-off of a MiG-31K and an attack by enemy drones.
Russia is trying to compensate for its losses by luring orphans into the war against Ukraine with promises of free housing. Adult orphans, who have been waiting for housing for years, often agree to a contract, but most die without ever receiving what was promised.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia have agreed on a new round of negotiations after meetings in Abu Dhabi. Zelenskyy stated that details are not being disclosed due to the sensitivity of the information.
Diana Davityan, spokesperson for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, announced the conclusion of negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are ongoing in Abu Dhabi. The parties have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, which is the first exchange in five months.
The spokeswoman for the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council confirmed the completion of the first day of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Negotiations involving Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will continue the next day.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks with the US and Russia. Among those present is Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop a defense plan with the participation of the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the NBU.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that there will be certain results regarding the exchange of prisoners of war in the near future. This work has been ongoing since 2022.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on a systemic housing and communal services crisis in Russia, which has reached the scale of a national disaster. Since the beginning of January, critical accidents have left hundreds of thousands of Russians without heat and light.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation, stated that Russia will try to increase pressure on the front in February, but its plans are known.
The Center for Countering Disinformation reports on new Russian history textbooks for 10th and 11th grades that justify the war against Ukraine. They present the aggression as a "forced step" to save the world from NATO.
Today, the Russian army lost two fighter jets at once: Su-30 and Su-34. The information was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
EU ambassadors have agreed on sanctions against 15 individuals and 6 organizations in Iran for suppressing protests. Sanctions have also been imposed against 4 individuals and 6 organizations for assisting Russia in the war against Ukraine.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is expanding its powers, gaining access to citizens' credit histories to combat corruption. This will allow it to identify financially vulnerable individuals and use the data to coerce them into signing contracts.
Russia is conducting information and diplomatic activities, questioning Latvia's sovereignty, which is being recorded by Latvian intelligence. This strategy was previously applied to Ukraine, leading to attempts at occupation.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi and Novoyakovlivka. The Ukrainian OSINT project DeepStateMapLive and the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation refuted these claims.
President Zelenskyy changed the composition of the NSDC, approving Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov in new positions. Former SBU head Vasyl Malyuk was removed from the composition.
Financial analysts predict the closure of up to 30% of small and medium-sized businesses in Russia due to VAT increases and restrictions on access to the simplified tax system. This is a consequence of the budget crisis caused by the war.
President Zelenskyy approved the updated composition of Ukraine's delegation for peace talks. It includes 10 officials, including Rustem Umerov as its head.
President Zelenskyy announced the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the US and Russia in the UAE. It will include Budanov, Umerov, Kyslytsia, Arakhamia, and Hnatov.
In the occupied areas of Donetsk region, frosts have worsened the water supply situation, leaving entire neighborhoods without access to drinking water. The city's infrastructure cannot withstand winter conditions due to a lack of modernization.
