War in Ukraine
In Kyiv, most buildings already have heating, but almost 800 high-rise buildings are still without heat supply. This applies to the Pecherskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Solomianskyi districts.
Colonel Sergei Karasyov, suspected of war crimes in the Kyiv region, has been appointed deputy mayor in Samara. He will be responsible for supporting participants in the war with Ukraine and their families.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia is using Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine, particularly Lviv, to intimidate and deter support. He emphasized that NATO will not succumb to intimidation, and Ukraine's security is the Alliance's security.
The occupation administration of Skadovsk held a "Decade of Sports and Health," the key element of which was a laser tag tournament. The organizers involved Russian military personnel who agitated children to participate in the "SVO," presenting them with certificates and militarized literature.
On the Left Bank and in the Dnipro district of the city of Dnipro, power is being restored after recent Russian shelling. More than 18,000 families remain without electricity due to significant damage.
A cadet of a Ukrainian military institute has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for collaborating with the FSB. He adjusted missile strikes on military facilities, including training buildings and barracks.
The total number of combat engagements on the front is 78, with the enemy most active in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 61 shellings.
At the beginning of the year, the hryvnia began to weaken against the dollar and euro due to seasonal factors and the influence of external financing. A fintech expert predicts a gradual weakening of the hryvnia without sharp collapses.
The German concern Rheinmetall will transfer five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The contract value is several tens of millions of euros.
Law enforcement officers exposed the director of a contracting company and a technical supervision engineer who embezzled UAH 5. 5 million during the repair of shelters in the Kherson region. The director inflated the cost of works, and the engineer approved unreliable acts.
Pneumatic frame modules have been deployed and generators installed for emergency power in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Norway's readiness to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after a ceasefire. This is intended to ensure long-term peace but requires coordination with partners.
The Head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, addressed citizens on Ukrainian Political Prisoner Day on January 12. He remembered all those imprisoned for their love of Ukraine, as well as those who died in Russian captivity under various regimes.
Part of the Kyiv region, following the capital, is switching to emergency power outages. This is due to serious damage to the energy system after shelling and low temperatures.
The Prosecutor General's Office is stepping up its efforts to combat human trafficking. In 2025, 162 criminal offenses were registered, which is 47.1% more than in 2024.
Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, reported a drone attack on the city. The enemy is attacking infrastructure facilities, explosions were heard.
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has no cards. Instead, according to the American leader, Zelenskyy has Donald Trump.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who is under investigation, has been granted political asylum in Hungary. The move has heightened tensions between Warsaw's new government and its conservative predecessors.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that the EU and India could sign a free trade agreement by the end of January after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The presidents of the European Commission and the European Council will visit India to sign the agreement if it is finally agreed upon.
The most difficult energy situation is observed in certain areas of Kyiv and on the left bank of Kyiv region. Restoration work is also underway in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions after night shelling.
Estonia has banned 261 Russian militants who fought against Ukraine from entering the country. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that this is just the beginning and called on other countries to follow suit.
Finnish authorities have lifted the arrest of the vessel Fitburg, which was detained on suspicion of sabotaging the Helsinki-Estonia telecommunications cable. Police have completed their work on board, but some crew members are prohibited from leaving Finland.
Serhiy Derkach, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development, ignores data regarding Ihor Zelinsky, a candidate for the head of the State Aviation Service. Journalistic investigations indicate possible harm to national security from his previous activities.
Ukraine has launched its first 5G pilot in Lviv, achieving speeds of approximately 500 Mbps. Borodianka and Kharkiv will be the next cities.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal group that tried to sell a large batch of trophy weapons. 75 firearms, almost 13,000 rounds of ammunition, and 38 grenades were seized from illegal circulation.
Selective sensitivity is also a skill, especially when it is well-funded - former SAP prosecutor on anti-corruption activist Kostiuk's statements regarding apartments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Kyiv, a ninth-grader attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife, injuring them. Correspondence with allegedly hostile special services was found on the suspect's phone.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Kyiv to discuss mutually beneficial cooperation. The meeting began with a tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
Due to a new Russian attack, power outages affected 7 regions of Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv and 4 oblasts, and bad weather has caused power disruptions in 4 oblasts.
In 2025, the SBI sent over 7,000 indictments to court against 7,900 individuals. Among them are 6 people's deputies, 5 former members of the Cabinet of Ministers, and 1,500 law enforcement officers.