Donald Trump announced the cessation of oil supplies and financial aid to Cuba, which previously received resources from Venezuela. He called on Cuba to reach an agreement with the United States before it's too late.
In Kyiv, heat supply is being restored after the Russian attack. About 85% of high-rise buildings already have heating, and all city boiler houses are operating.
Russian regions are experiencing an increasingly deep sense of hopelessness, as sanctions and the loss of external markets have exposed the structural weakness of their budgets. The worst situation is observed in depressed regions, as well as in industrial and metallurgical regions, where significant budget deficits are predicted.
After a massive Russian attack, heating and electricity supply has been restored in Kyiv, but blackout schedules are in effect. The government is aiming for Thursday for a significant improvement in the situation.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 1,100 drones and over 50 missiles, including the Oreshnik ballistic missile, targeting infrastructure. The enemy waited for the frosts to worsen the situation, which is a deliberate act of terror against people.
As a result of Russia's night attack, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were blacked out; by morning, power was restored to almost everyone. Emergency power outages are in effect in Kyiv and three regions, and residents in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
U. S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues from seizure by private creditors. These funds are critical to U.S. national security and regional stability.
On the night of January 11, Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in the Zhytomyr region. Two employees sustained injuries of moderate severity, and fires broke out.
Tropical Cyclone Koji has hit Queensland, Australia, leaving 15,000 households without power. The natural disaster caused destruction and critical rainfall, threatening floods.
Donald Trump plans to resume oil production in Venezuela to lower global prices to $50 per barrel. This would allow the US to control about 30% of the world's raw materials market.
The UN Security Council will convene on January 12 due to massive shelling of Ukraine with 'Oreshnik' missiles. Kyiv expects effective mechanisms to influence the aggressor.
Energy workers have stabilized the system and restored electricity supply in the Zaporizhzhia region after a massive night blackout. Power has been supplied to critical infrastructure, and local work is ongoing.
The Trump administration may ease sanctions against Venezuela to facilitate oil exports. The US plans to attract investment and unblock IMF assets to restore the economy.
A large-scale power outage has affected Zaporizhzhia region and part of Dnipropetrovsk region. Power engineers are working to restore power, the causes are being investigated.
Slovakia and the US will sign an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. It envisages the construction of a new 1200 MW power unit at the Jaslovské Bohunice NPP.
Venezuelan authorities have released 18 political prisoners, including an opposition coordinator, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez vows to "rescue" Maduro.
In 2025, Russia nationalized private assets worth over 3. 1 trillion rubles, and since 2022, this amount has reached 4.3 trillion rubles. Property was seized from large businesses and strategic enterprises.
Croatia has allocated its 15th aid package to Ukraine, totaling 500,000 euros, which includes 100 Vulkan 10 mobile metal-cutting machines. The country will also provide technical support to Ukraine's energy system by supplying transformers and other equipment.
Stormy winds and severe frosts in Europe have led to the deaths of almost 15 people in a week. In the UK, a man died due to a falling tree, and in Scotland, about 250 schools were closed due to snowfall.
As of the evening of January 10, power supply has been restored for all consumers in Kyiv, and the city is returning to scheduled power outage schedules. Energy workers are stabilizing the energy system, despite the consequences of Russian attacks and bad weather.
On January 11, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Government has instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of invincibility points. Almost 1300 points are operating in Kyiv, 6908 have been deployed across the country, and another 2703 are in reserve.
On January 10, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region and a UAV warehouse in Zaporizhzhia. Command posts and enemy personnel concentrations in Donetsk region were also hit.
Due to the difficult energy situation in Kyiv, the number of trains in the subway has been reduced. The waiting time on all lines will be 10-12 minutes.
The heating system has been launched, and the phased supply to homes is underway. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that full heat supply in Kyiv and the region is expected today.
In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, the electricity supply situation has been stabilized after a problem in one of the power system links. Emergency shutdowns are canceled, most areas are returning to planned schedules.
Due to an unstable energy system, electric transport in Kyiv has temporarily stopped. Kyivpastrans utility company is launching duplicate bus routes, including No. 3-T for the Borshchahivka high-speed tram.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. This has led to the suspension of water supply, heating, and electric transport in the capital.
In Kyiv, heating supply is being restored after a massive attack. Heat is being supplied to almost 4,000 residential buildings, and planned restoration work is ongoing.
Donald Trump is increasingly disappointed with Vladimir Putin, considering him a greater obstacle to peace in Ukraine than Zelenskyy. The American leader has changed his position on the Russian dictator.
