Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the state of infrastructure and outlined steps for the stable operation of the social sphere. This applies to medical institutions, schools, social institutions, and mobile kitchens.
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 due to AI investments and easing US customs policy. The global economy is successfully adapting to challenges, demonstrating productivity growth.
Denys Shmyhal and Rafael Grossi discussed an extraordinary IAEA meeting to assess the consequences of Russian attacks. The agency is preparing a report and methodology for assessing the impact on nuclear power plants.
Denys Shmyhal informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about Russia's preparation of attacks on energy infrastructure serving nuclear power plants. The parties agreed to hear from the heads of nuclear power plants and IAEA missions, and also discussed an extraordinary meeting of the governing board.
On January 20, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
The commission for the selection of the head of ARMA extended the deadline for submitting documents until February 9 due to the small number of candidates. Difficult conditions with electricity supply and communication were also taken into account.
Increased electricity imports from the EU do not guarantee overcoming the consequences of blackouts due to limited volumes and high costs. Expert Yuriy Korolchuk explains that the maximum import volume is 2.45 GW, with the main volumes occurring during night hours when the price is lower.
Ukrainians spent UAH 11. 3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, mainly on utility services, groceries, medicines, and donations. 17.8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each, of which 3.5 million were children.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha instructed all foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine to initiate urgent fundraising. The aid will go to purchase equipment, electricity, power, and all types of energy for Ukrainians.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoika spoke about the optimal temperature and humidity indicators in the home, which affect well-being and immunity. The optimal temperature is +18 to 24 degrees Celsius, humidity - from 40 to 60%.
By early 2026, Ukraine has recorded over 36. 6 thousand wage arrears. A record 9.1 thousand proceedings were opened last year, with most of them concerning chemical product manufacturers.
130 "Points of Invincibility" of the State Emergency Service operate around the clock in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. Since their opening, almost 39,000 people have received assistance there.
The Deputy Commander of a Russian Armed Forces division has been notified of suspicion for ordering strikes on Ukraine's energy and gas transportation infrastructure. He used "Geran-2" UAVs for attacks on critical facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy meeting on the situation in the most difficult regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa. Additional repair crews have been brought in for Kyiv, and ministers reported on the restoration of the energy system, the supply of interceptor drones, and generators.
Russia attacked energy infrastructure overnight, cutting off power to consumers in 5 regions. The situation in Kyiv and the region remains difficult, and network restrictions are in effect in Odesa region.
In Odesa, a DTEK energy facility was significantly damaged as a result of a night strike by Russia. 30.8 thousand families remain without electricity, and repair work will take a long time.
There are no casualties as a result of the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia. Possible interruptions in water and electricity supply in some areas of the city.
Four missiles hit a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv, causing significant damage. Missile strikes were recorded in the Slobidskyi district, and fragments of an enemy UAV were found in the Novobavarskyi district.
First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed Ukrenergo to increase electricity import capabilities and implement projects to improve its transmission. This should reduce the duration of outages in the most difficult regions.
Tina Karol released a new song on TikTok with the words "We have no light, but we have warmth. We have no warmth, but we have goodness." The video and lyrics sparked active discussions among social media users.
Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko announced that Ukraine is transitioning to a 4. 5-5 queue power outage regime, which could mean up to 16 hours without electricity. Kyiv is operating under emergency blackouts, while Dnipro and the region are following a new schedule.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that almost 58,000 people are involved in repair crews on power grids and generation facilities. For Kyiv, 50 additional brigades have been brought in from other regions of the country.
As a result of the shelling, an energy facility in Koriukivka district of Chernihiv region was damaged. Energy workers will begin restoration after the security situation stabilizes.
On January 19, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Italy will provide Ukraine with a batch of heating equipment for regions affected by Russian terror. The country will receive 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW.
In Kyiv, 143 buildings remain without heating due to accidents caused by frost. Additional repair crews from "Ukrzaliznytsia" and other regions have been engaged to speed up restoration work.
The National Police has increased the number of patrols, especially at night, to maintain order and prevent crimes. Law enforcement officers urge citizens not to leave home unnecessarily at night and to carry identification documents.
On the night of January 17, dozens of aerial objects from Belarus entered Polish airspace. The Polish National Security Bureau considers this a possible provocation under the guise of smuggling.
Distorted information about a French TV channel's story discrediting the activities of Ukrainian intelligence is being spread on social media. This information has no objective basis and is a fake being spread by Kremlin bot farms.
