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Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba is promoting Ihor Zelinskyi's candidacy for the head of the State Aviation Service without an open competition, despite the planned resumption of selections. This decision raises concerns due to Zelinskyi's questionable management background, as he previously contributed to the exclusion of Il-76 aircraft from the Ukrainian register.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the third session of negotiations in two days with US representatives in France. The most difficult issues regarding ending the war will be discussed, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP and territories, as well as formats for leaders' meetings.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Oskolneftesnab oil depot in Russia's Belgorod region and a logistics warehouse in Donetsk region. The oil depot supplied fuel to the occupiers' army, and reservoirs at the Temp oil depot in Yaroslavl region were also damaged.
The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Kropyvnytskyi who installed a GPS tracker for a missile strike on a local thermal power plant. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
In Kyiv, a 47-year-old private entrepreneur was detained for demanding $100,000 from the head of a district TCR department in one of the western regions. He introduced himself as an "intermediary" from the SBI, promising to "resolve an issue" regarding an alleged criminal proceeding.
Over the past day, 221 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile and 90 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three areas of concentration of personnel, weapons, and military equipment.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 95 drones. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 81 drones were shot down or suppressed.
18-year-old Bohdan returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity. The occupiers tried to fabricate a criminal case against him, using documents he had signed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to ensure that young Ukrainian men perform military service in their country. This will prevent them from leaving for Germany, Poland, or France.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced significant progress in ensuring lasting peace for Ukraine. The Paris Declaration for the first time recognizes operational convergence between 35 countries, Ukraine, and the United States, defining the components of security guarantees.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, as reported by local Telegram channels. The Air Force had previously warned of a ballistic missile threat from the southeastern direction and a high-speed target heading towards the city.
The Reserve+ application now offers the option to receive notifications about the dispatch of a paper summons by mail from the TCC. This is an informational message, which does not constitute the delivery of a summons, and can be enabled or disabled as desired.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russia overfulfilled the state order for long-range drones by 106%, producing over 400 UAVs daily. The Russians plan to expand their unmanned systems troops to 210,000 servicemen by 2030.
A wave of repression began in Venezuela after the US arrested Nicolás Maduro. Delcy Rodríguez, the country's new leader, is trying to consolidate her power.
An official of the automotive service of a State Border Guard Service military unit was detained for extorting 10% of the cost of auto parts supplied for military needs. The total amount of the bribe was UAH 110,000, and three instances of receiving funds were documented.
The draft statement by Western allies states that multinational forces will ensure Ukraine's security in the air, at sea, and on land, and will guarantee the revival of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The US will lead ceasefire monitoring and support Ukraine in case of an attack.
On the night of January 6, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck enemy targets in the Donetsk region with FP-2 attack drones. A logistics warehouse of the 55th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Federation in Selydove and an ammunition depot in Hirne were hit.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for conducting electronic auctions, which will allow NEC "Ukrenergo" to buy electricity from NNEGC "Energoatom" at a forecasted price. This is aimed at reducing costs in the electricity transmission tariff for industry and curbing its growth.
On the night of January 6, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Gercon Plus oil depot in Russia's Lipetsk region. Strikes were also carried out on UAV command posts and an S-300V radar station.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the 100th arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the Kostroma region. A fire was recorded at the facility, and the evacuation of the local population was announced.
In 2025, Russians damaged 307 monuments and 261 cultural infrastructure objects in Ukraine. In total, since the beginning of the war, 1640 cultural heritage sites and 2446 cultural infrastructure objects have been destroyed.
European officials are discussing sending 15,000-30,000 troops to Ukraine, with France and Great Britain leading the ground and air components, and Turkey ensuring the security of transport routes in the Black Sea, ahead of the summit in Paris, where specific commitments regarding Ukraine's security are expected.
The Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic weapons, causing explosions in the city.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron real opportunities to counter Russian terror and diplomatic steps. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership and willingness to help Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers detained a serviceman who demanded 9,000 US dollars for including a soldier in the rotation lists. The suspect was detained on January 1 in Dnipro while receiving a bribe.
Long-range drones of the SBU's "Alpha" Special Operations Center successfully attacked the No. 100 GRAU arsenal in Kostroma Oblast and the "Gercon Plus" oil depot in Lipetsk Oblast. Ammunition exploded at the arsenal, and an intense fire broke out at the oil depot.
A meeting of military officials from the "coalition of the willing" with representatives from Britain, France, Ukraine, and the United States took place in Paris. Security guarantees for Ukraine and their implementation were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris for a leaders' summit. Security guarantees will be discussed there, including multinational forces for Ukraine, with the participation of Trump's special envoys.
More than 27 leaders, including the President of Ukraine, and high-ranking US negotiators are gathering in Paris to coordinate contributions to future security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting aims to form a common position on supporting Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
In 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine fully met the army's needs for ground robotic systems, exceeding planned supply targets. Military units received 62 GRS through the DOT-Chain Defence digital platform.