War in Ukraine
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that housing programs should become the engines of Ukraine's recovery, and their implementation should begin now. Accessibility for people and long-term loans at low interest rates are key conditions.
The court hearing in the case of former judge Oleksiy Tandyr, accused in a fatal road accident, has been postponed to January 28, 2026, due to the absence of two defense lawyers. The prosecution recorded attempts by the accused to delay the trial.
On January 27, hourly shutdown schedules and power limitations will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
Starting January 31, Ukrainians aged 40+ will receive invitations for free health screening through "Diia". The program allows for the detection of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and mental health disorders.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.
Ukrzaliznytsia launched 54 mobile 'invincibility' points in 12 regions of Ukraine after massive Russian attacks. They have already hosted over 9,000 visitors, providing warmth, light, and communication.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the SBU has repelled over 14,000 cyberattacks on government agencies and infrastructure. Volodymyr Karasteliov, head of the SBU's Cybersecurity Department, spoke about countering the enemy.
NABU, by internal order, classified all information regarding the incentives for its employees, citing the procedure for service. This happened against the backdrop of the discovery of inaccurate data in the declarations of some detectives.
Irish Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne stated that Ukraine will be discussed during the visit of EU leaders to India. The visit aims to conclude a free trade agreement.
According to Nedzelskyi, Vynnyk actively supported the Ukrainian military, but the hate on social media and public pressure negatively affected the singer's physical condition.
Since the beginning of the day, 48 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers repelled 18 enemy attacks.
The European Commission maintained contact with the Ukrainian and American delegations before and after the trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated that the results of the talks would be communicated to the Europeans.
The European Commission confirmed its work on a prosperity plan for Ukraine, but without mentioning a date for EU accession. The issue of accession is considered a security guarantee and an element of prosperity.
President Zelenskyy heard the delegation's report after trilateral talks in the UAE with the US and Russia. Military and complex political issues were discussed, and the framework for further diplomatic work was defined.
The CPD recorded a new peak in the activity of Russian information operations aimed at destabilizing the internal situation in Ukraine. The enemy uses bot networks to manipulate the topic of electricity shortages.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to analyze the possibilities of purchasing equipment for alternative electricity and heat generation. This applies to Kyiv and other regions with the most difficult energy situation.
Russian troops are shelling the Kherson CHP with artillery and drones, trying to prevent its restoration. Naftogaz is delivering heaters to Kherson to provide the city with heat.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported a new information attack by the Kremlin, aimed at intimidating Western countries with widely publicized samples of new weapons. Naryshkin's statements about successful missile tests are part of a disinformation strategy.
Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about "national resistance" in Kharkiv and the murder of a TCC serviceman. The Kharkiv Regional TCC and SP refutes this information, calling it an information provocation.
The first cargo of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant this year has been unloaded at the Beihai LNG terminal in China. This is evidenced by LSEG data released on Monday.
The Russian leadership is considering replacing the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Sergey Pinchuk, due to his inability to protect ships from attacks by Ukrainian naval drones. The most likely candidate to replace Pinchuk is considered to be his first deputy, Vice Admiral Akhmerov.
As a result of Russian night shelling, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions are without power. Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast still face a significant electricity deficit, and emergency blackouts are in effect in several regions.
German companies Rheinmetall and OHB are developing a satellite network for the Bundeswehr, which will become a European alternative to Starlink. The project will provide secure internet for the German army, reducing dependence on American technologies.
Czech volunteers have developed the "Jan Žižka" drone with fiber-optic control, making it invulnerable to electronic warfare. The first 200 units have already been produced, and fundraising is underway to expand production.
European leaders and industry representatives met in Hamburg to discuss cooperation in energy and security in the North Sea. The UK and Europe signed the Hamburg Declaration to implement large-scale offshore wind energy projects.
Cases of remote mining of territories by Russian troops are recorded in Sumy region. The enemy drops explosive devices from drones that are triggered by pressure.
As a result of the shelling of Kyiv by Russian troops, objects of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which are under UNESCO protection, have been damaged. This is the first instance of the sanctuary being destroyed by military action since World War II.
After 18 days of fighting for his life, 36-year-old firefighter-rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov passed away. He sustained severe injuries during a repeated Russian strike on January 9 in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
MHP became the first Ukrainian agricultural company to be an official partner of the World Economic Forum in Davos.