Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhiy Tikhy commented on Russia's question to the UN regarding the "self-determination" of Donbas. He reminded that in October 2022, 143 members of the UN General Assembly rejected Russia's illegal land grabs.
In Kyiv, unknown individuals reported the "mining" of a number of state institutions, educational establishments, and enterprises. Similar reports are also coming from Ivano-Frankivsk, Volyn, and Lviv regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine will be technically ready to join the EU by 2027. He stated that by the end of 2026, Ukraine will have completed the main steps required for membership.
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.
Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1. 2 million people, forcing the Kremlin to seek mercenaries abroad. European governments are stepping up surveillance of Russian recruitment networks that attract migrants and students.
The "ATESH" movement published photo and video evidence of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' strike on the building of the District Department of Internal Affairs in Chechnya. This attack demonstrates the vulnerability of Russian occupation authorities.
Russian-language inscriptions have been removed from the sculpture gallery of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. This is part of the decolonization and cleansing of the museum space from Soviet ideological layers.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from the First Deputy Head of the SBU, Oleksandr Poklad. He noted the SBU's good results in countering Russian operations against Ukraine and its citizens.
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
Information has appeared online about Russia's alleged ban on strikes against energy infrastructure, but there is no official confirmation. Journalist Denys Kazansky links this to Russia's depletion of missile stockpiles.
Poland reported airspace violations by "objects from Belarus" on January 28. The military monitored the flight but found no threat.
Notorious oligarch remains behind bars: court adds another 2 months in pre-trial detention for Kolomoisky.
Russian company "Lukoil" has reached an agreement to sell its foreign assets to the American investment fund Carlyle. The deal does not include assets in Kazakhstan and requires approval from the US Treasury.
On January 29, Ukraine honors the Heroes of Kruty and recalls the 1918 battle as a lesson on the price of statehood and time, the importance of accurate historical memory, and the danger of myths that distort the context.
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.
Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala inadvertently leaked government materials by uploading them to OpenAI's public chatbot. The incident occurred after receiving exclusive permission to use ChatGPT, which is blocked for other DHS employees.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new seven-member supervisory board for Energoatom, including four international experts. The new board is tasked with urgently appointing the company's management and analyzing its previous activities.
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.
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.
China provides Russia with machine tools and electronic components for the creation of nuclear hypersonic missiles, which are produced at the Votkinsk Plant. This allows Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and accelerate arms production.
Russian media, citing Dmitry Peskov, reported that negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi will continue on February 1. Russia is not discussing any documents.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated Russia's readiness to meet with Zelensky in Moscow if he is ready for negotiations. The Russian side guarantees security and conditions for work but demands preparedness and a focus on results.
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.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin positively assesses the start of direct contacts between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. Work within expert groups will continue.
Prosecutors notified the assistant forester of the State Enterprise "Izium Forestry" of suspicion, who in the spring of 2022 guided occupiers to the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. His actions led to the death of Ukrainian servicemen, and the suspect was detained on January 22, 2026.
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.
Margarita Sokorenko, the Commissioner for ECHR Affairs, stated that impunity reigns in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Millions of people are deprived of legal protection, and ECHR mechanisms are not functioning.
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.
PACE adopted a resolution condemning Russia's actions as war crimes and calling for increased support for Ukraine. The document was supported by 104 votes "for".
A 35-year-old KGB spy from Belarus, who had been working for Belarusian special services since 2015, has been detained in Kyiv. She attempted to infiltrate one of the units of Ukrainian military intelligence.
