Georgia does not plan to impose sanctions against Russia, said Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili. The appointment of Ukraine's ambassador will not affect the country's position on sanctions and sending troops.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1. 8% due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and electricity shortages. The electricity deficit in 2026 will be at least 6%, which will cost Ukraine 0.4% of GDP growth.
Since the beginning of the day, 180 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces repelled 65 enemy attacks.
Uman district of Cherkasy region became the scene of an attack on a TCC employee, who was stabbed in the neck. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained.
China denied media reports about supplying Russia with equipment for the production of 'Oreshnik' ballistic missiles. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that the country is not 'adding fuel to the fire' and is not seeking profit.
The European Commission is providing Ukraine with 145 million euros in humanitarian aid and Moldova with 8 million euros to support Ukrainian refugees. Millions of Ukrainians are facing freezing temperatures without electricity due to Russian bombardments.
EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran for suppressing protesters and supporting Russia. A political agreement is also expected on including the IRGC on the list of terrorist organizations.
Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, two foreign mercenaries and a citizen of Ukraine, who participated in the armed aggression against our state, have been notified of suspicion.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine ensures reliable gas supply, imports sufficient volumes, and diversifies supplies. This is happening despite Russian attacks on oil and gas infrastructure.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.
Russia offers Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy negotiations with the Russian dictator in Moscow. Discussions about the possibility of such a meeting in another location are inappropriate.
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.
Law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of officials who illegally entered fictitious information about mobilization deferrals into the "Oberih" register. Fictitious information regarding 54 conscripts was entered into the system.
Poland reported airspace violations by "objects from Belarus" on January 28. The military monitored the flight but found no threat.
1000 bodies of fallen soldiers, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies will identify the repatriated.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of the Russian 1L119 Nebo-SVU radar in Luhansk Oblast, which is estimated to be worth $100 million. Numerous enemy UAV control points in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts, as well as an ammunition depot in Zaporizhzhia, were also hit.
Due to Russian shelling, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions are without electricity. Temporary schedules are being applied in Kyiv, and emergency blackouts in the Kyiv region. Over 500 settlements in 7 regions are without power due to bad weather.
The Wall Street Journal described three scenarios for the development of events in Ukraine in 2026. The most likely is the continuation of the war, as well as the possible capitulation of Ukraine or the exhaustion of Russia.
Last year, Russia's energy revenues decreased by 20% compared to 2024. This was due to increasing discounts on Russian oil and low global prices, which intensified pressure on the country's economy.
Ukraine could become significantly less dependent on American intelligence as Europe is ready to provide information. This would reduce the criticality of a halt in American aid.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a serviceman of the Ukrainian Navy who turned out to be a Russian informant. He was collecting coordinates for a Russian missile strike on Ukrainian units involved in naval drones.
Ukraine's defense forces shot down two Russian aircraft in one day, likely Su-34s. One aircraft was shot down over the Black Sea, the other crashed on Russian territory.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will today consider a prosperity plan for post-war Ukraine. The European Commission is working on this plan, which is closely linked to Europe.
France will increase pressure on Russia and is preparing new sanctions at the European level. This comes after condemning Russia's attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas commented on the idea of creating a European army. She stated that she cannot imagine countries creating a separate European army, and that the existing armies of 23 bloc countries are already part of NATO.
Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is represented in negotiations by military personnel without a mandate for peace. She noted that the Russians are not serious about this and Russia should be pushed towards real negotiations.
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.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine is making concessions for peace. She emphasized the need for more pressure on Russia and for providing Ukraine with tangible security guarantees, in which the US should be involved.
Over the past day, 117 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. The enemy launched one missile strike, 77 air strikes, and used 6,757 kamikaze drones.
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.
