The Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic weapons, causing explosions in the city.
China reaffirmed its consistent position on the war in Ukraine, emphasizing respect for state sovereignty and the principles of the UN Charter. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that China advocates for peace and dialogue, promoting a political settlement of the crisis.
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.
Western sanctions have led to the freezing of approximately $500 million worth of Telegram bonds held in Russia. This demonstrates the messenger's financial vulnerability to the Russian market, despite the founder's attempts to distance himself from Russia.
European leaders and US officials are seeking to finalize a security guarantee agreement that includes the possibility of a US troop presence in post-war Ukraine. Talks in Paris are focused on integrating capabilities offered by Washington with the plans of Ukraine's allies.
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.
A number of European leaders have signed a statement warning the US that they "will not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity. The document states that the US is an "important partner" in Arctic security.
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.
The draft statement of the "Coalition of the Willing" provides for mandatory commitments to support Ukraine in the event of a future armed attack by Russia. This includes military, intelligence, logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, and sanctions.
The story of Rocco, an Italian who declared his love for Putin on a bus to Ukraine, has gained widespread attention. Daria Melnychenko's post about the incident garnered over a million views, sparking a strong reaction and a wave of memes on social media.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris for the summit of Ukraine's allies. He will hold talks with Emmanuel Macron, US envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that leaders will discuss the details of the "Paris Declaration" to confirm European-American cooperation. Final decisions regarding support for Ukraine and its reconstruction are expected in Washington.
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.
MHP Run4Victory 2026 Marathons in Kyiv and Cherkasy: 100% of funds and donations collected – for the recovery of defenders.
Italian Rocco, who was traveling by bus to Ukraine, declared his respect for Putin and called Ukraine a "bad country. " Passengers of the bus stated that they would not allow him to enter the country.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes that the European Union will collapse on its own, but his country will not leave the EU. He also stated that he would not give money to Ukraine because "Ukrainians will not give it back."
Representatives from 35 countries will meet in Paris for a summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. This will be preceded by a reception for French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
As a result of new Russian attacks, consumers in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions were left without power. Restoration work continues in Slavutych and Odesa region after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.
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.
A single email address for appeals to the Military Ombudsman has been introduced in Ukraine. It is intended for considering issues related to military service.
On the morning of January 6, emergency power outages were introduced in Sumy, Poltava, and Kharkiv regions due to damage to the power system. Slavutych in Kyiv region is partially powered after the Russian attack, and outage schedules are not in effect.
The start of serial production of the Russian MC-21 aircraft, which has been under development since 2009, has been postponed again. Not a single serial aircraft has been produced for airlines yet, and the situation will not change until the end of 2026.
The Sterlitamak petrochemical plant and Biocynthesis PJSC came under attack.
On the night of January 6, Russia attacked Ukraine with 61 Shahed-type attack UAVs, Gerbera, and other drones. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 53 enemy drones in the north, center, and east of the country.
Over the past day, 191 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 46 of them in the Huliaipole direction and 43 in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched three missile and 65 air strikes, using 9 missiles and 194 guided aerial bombs.
ATESH agents have recorded a sharp decline in morale among the occupation forces on the Pokrovsk front. Officers of the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade are attempting to transfer to the rear, but the command is threatening them with disciplinary action.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published updated data on enemy losses as of the morning of January 6, 2026. The number of eliminated enemy personnel reached over 1,213,460 people, with 940 invaders and 879 drones destroyed in a day.
In the night of January 6, explosions occurred in the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation, after which a large-scale fire broke out at a local oil depot. The governor of the region confirmed the fire at the industrial facility, explaining the incident as a "drone crash."
