The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution that provides for updating the orthography by 2026, introducing a single font for parliamentary acts, and blocking pro-Russian content. The Cabinet of Ministers is to develop draft laws to protect the Ukrainian linguistic space.
Poland will transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. Technical discussions are currently underway, and Ukraine has agreed to the proposal, Warsaw says.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, did not confirm Russia's consent to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine with the participation of Chinese military personnel. However, according to him, Russia considers it relevant to continue dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
Russian occupation forces continue to use the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as a military facility. They launch drones from the plant's territory and store weapons near the power units.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the Kremlin expects a new visit of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia. He also noted that Russia considers it relevant to continue the dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia rejected the peace plan prepared by the US, not Volodymyr Zelensky. He emphasized that Russia's only response was missile attacks, so pressure on it must be increased.
The first meeting of the headquarters for eliminating the consequences of Russian shelling of energy facilities in Kyiv took place. They discussed the repair of energy facilities, the formation of equipment reserves, and the involvement of international assistance.
The plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada ended due to an insufficient number of votes to make decisions. The First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament, Oleksandr Kornienko, announced a break in the work.
On the night of January 15, Russian occupiers attacked the southern districts of Odesa region with drones. Most targets were destroyed, but damage to civilian infrastructure was recorded in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.
The European Union has revised the price cap on Russian oil to $44. 1/barrel, which will come into effect on February 1, 2026. This mechanism provides for a price review every six months.
In 2025, Russia recorded a record increase in serious crimes, linked to the return of war participants. The Kremlin is preparing for elections but fears its own "veterans" who are becoming a threat.
The Security Service of Ukraine has collected evidence of 256 Russian attacks on energy facilities, which are classified as crimes against humanity. These actions by the Kremlin are aimed at destroying the Ukrainian people.
A criminal organization in a military unit that embezzled over 47 million UAH of budget funds has been exposed. The former commander created a scheme for supplying non-existent FPV drones and substandard equipment.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister has called for sanctions against Russia's "shadow" grain fleet, which has stolen over 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain. Intelligence has identified 45 vessels involved in the theft, and Ukraine has already imposed sanctions on 43 of them.
At night, the enemy attacked energy infrastructure, causing power outages in Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions. Network restrictions are in effect in Kyiv and Kyiv region, and blackout schedules are temporarily not applied.
Expert Serhiy Shabovta believes that the SBU should investigate the actions of former Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service Ihor Zelinsky, who legalized documents of a sanctioned Russian company. This could have brought millions of dollars in revenue to the Russian Federation.
A Russian drone attacked a house in the Putyvl community of Sumy region, injuring four children aged 6 to 17. They received assistance on the spot without hospitalization.
In Lviv, as a result of a night drone attack, the stained glass windows of the Church of Olga and Elizabeth were damaged. Windows were also blown out in residential buildings, Lviv Polytechnic, a school, and a college.
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv, as reported by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south.
In Kyiv, fragments of an enemy drone hit a 15-story residential building. Damage to a wall of about 4 square meters was recorded, without subsequent burning.
On January 14, 132 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched 63 air strikes, dropping 154 guided aerial bombs. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit two areas of personnel concentration and six enemy artillery systems.
Overnight, Russia attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Zhytomyr region. There were no casualties, and repair crews are restoring the damage.
Donald Trump told Reuters that he was unaware of a possible trip by special envoys to Moscow.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 82 drones, including jet-powered "Shaheds". Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 61 enemy UAVs.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has arrived in Kyiv for high-level talks. She will meet with the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister, and the head of the NBU.
On January 14, Russian troops lost 1,150 soldiers and 929 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.01.26 amount to 1,223,090 personnel.
On the morning of January 15, an enemy drone crashed into a playground near the Stepan Bandera monument in Lviv. The blast wave shattered windows in nearby buildings, and a tractor driver sustained minor injuries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.
DBR employees detained a border guard who helped conscripts evade mobilization. He arranged fictitious disability for $12,000.
The head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, announced damages in Donbas and border regions of Russia amounting to over 706 billion rubles. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine points to manipulation and Russia's attempt to bill Ukraine for the consequences of its own aggression.
