War in Ukraine
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's preparation for a new round of trilateral talks involving the US and Russia, which could take place by the end of February. Ukrainian answers to complex questions are already ready, and priorities for the team have been defined.
Estonia and Latvia have begun implementing the Baltic Defense Line, purchasing 600 bunkers to fortify their eastern border. This project, worth 60 million euros, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration Head Vitaliy Kim stated the need to deepen cooperation with Western countries, especially in the Mil-Tech sector. This will ensure Ukraine's recovery and further peaceful prosperity, as well as allow for the creation of a high-tech country.
The workday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins at 3-4 AM with the first reports from the front. He drinks a lot of black coffee without sugar to get through the workday.
A 26-year-old man organized a scheme to illegally transport conscripts abroad under the guise of a football team. He demanded $10,000 for his services and was detained by the police.
Russia's economy entered 2026 with very low indicators, including a record regional budget deficit of 1. 538 trillion rubles. Pressure on small businesses will increase, and regions will be left alone with debts.
In the Kharkiv region, an enemy Lancet-type UAV attacked the 'White Angels' evacuation unit. Two policemen were killed, and another was wounded.
Ukraine has agreed to attract over 600 million euros in financial and technical assistance for the restoration of its energy sector. The country will also receive equipment from at least six decommissioned European combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs).
People's Artist of Ukraine Liliya Sandulesa announced her fifth official marriage. The 67-year-old singer met her future husband online during the war.
Ukraine is launching the eCheck pilot project — a state program for electronic receipts in banking. This will allow businesses to save millions of hryvnias annually, as printing one receipt costs 7 kopecks.
India imports the largest amount of crude oil from Saudi Arabia in over six years as the US pressures it to reduce purchases of Russian oil products.
Russian troops attacked Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia district with guided aerial bombs, injuring a 22-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man. The strike destroyed and damaged residential buildings, causing a fire.
The European Union aims to adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia next Monday. The sanctions are causing serious damage to the Russian economy, limiting its ability to wage war.
One person was killed and two others were injured in a Russian drone attack on a civilian enterprise in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the scene.
Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of "Ukrposhta," mocked MP Oleksiy Honcharenko by attaching his photo to a toilet brush. This happened after Honcharenko appealed to the State Audit Service of Ukraine regarding the audit of donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the KSE Foundation.
Chinese drone exports to Russia are being carried out via Thailand. The volume of drone supplies from Thailand to Russia has sharply increased since 2022.
American financier Gentry Beach, linked to the Trump family, has struck a deal with Russia's Novatek to develop a gas project in Alaska. This cooperation comes amid Russia's war against Ukraine and Western sanctions.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv sentenced a Russian serviceman to life imprisonment for killing two Ukrainian defenders who had surrendered. The court also ordered him to pay UAH 50 million in moral damages.
A teenager from Kryvyi Rih received social, psychological, and medical assistance after his father was detained by the TCC. The boy's mother, who lives in Finland, plans to take her son to live with her.
The head of the food supply service of the rear of an Armed Forces brigade has been notified of suspicion of illicit enrichment and money laundering. He spent over UAH 10.3 million on luxury, including land rental in Bali, while systematically failing to report for duty.
In Odesa region, after the Russian attack, critical infrastructure was powered up and electricity was restored to over 30,000 families. 68.4 thousand households remain without electricity due to significant damage.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator stated that everything would become clear after "an understanding is reached. "
The Ukrainian side hopes for another meeting of the negotiation groups in February.
2025 was the deadliest year for civilians, and the real number of victims could be much higher.
NABU has been collecting compromising material for 10 years, not filling the budget, says the former secretary of the Polish delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
As a result of hostilities and bad weather, consumers in 9 regions of Ukraine have been cut off from power, with the situation in Odesa region remaining difficult. Hourly and emergency blackouts are in effect in most regions, and electricity consumption is increasing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the country is ready for real compromises proposed by the US, but not for Russia's ultimatums. Ukraine will not give up its independence and sovereignty.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of enemy command posts, warehouses, and concentration areas in the temporarily occupied territories. The strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions, and Crimea.
Ukraine and Japan can begin defense cooperation, which will be a historic event. Zelenskyy announced his readiness to exchange technologies and experience in modern warfare.