War in Ukraine
On January 22, Vladimir Putin will meet with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. After the meeting, a briefing by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov will take place, Dmitry Peskov announced.
The SBU detained two agents of Russian military intelligence who were collecting data on the consequences of the "Oreshnik" missile strike on Lviv region. They face life imprisonment for treason.
NATO Secretary General Rutte emphasized the importance of focusing on Ukraine and defending against adversaries. He called Russia the main adversary of NATO, also noting China's growing power.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa region on January 22, a young man born in 2009 died. One of the drones hit an apartment building.
78 Ukrainian universities are introducing "Winter Admission" to the zero year. The state will provide grants of up to 3000 hryvnias per month for certain categories of applicants.
At the O. O. Shalimov National Scientific Center for Surgery and Transplantology, severely wounded soldier Denys married Milena. They met in Kramatorsk, and Denys sustained a mine-blast injury, which resulted in the amputation of his legs and arm.
In Ternopil region, two local residents were charged with assault for beating a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman. The incident occurred on January 11 after a road accident escalated into a fight.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff stated that he is going to Moscow to discuss ending the war. He will meet with Putin on January 22, and the initiative for the meeting came from the Russian side.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that US President Donald Trump forced Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to resolve the Ukrainian issue. Trump exerted pressure through Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio, as well as with the help of Europeans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his compatriots on Unity Day on January 22. He emphasized that the unity of Ukrainians stops the Russian army and preserves independence.
Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced significant progress in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that "we're nearing the end" and expressed optimism.
In Odesa region, a Russian drone hit an apartment building, damaging its facade and glazing. 58 people were evacuated, no casualties were reported.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Russia's attacks on power substations in Ukraine threaten nuclear safety, ignoring IAEA warnings. This creates risks of power outages at Chornobyl and other nuclear power plants.
Over the past day, 154 combat engagements were recorded. The occupiers launched 2 missile and 84 air strikes, dropping 197 guided aerial bombs.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a drone attack, houses and cars were damaged in Pavlohrad. A woman was injured in the Vasylkivska community, and there is also an injured person in Kryvyi Rih.
In Kyiv, almost 3,000 high-rise buildings remain without heating, although 227 buildings were connected overnight. Emergency power outages continue.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine's energy system. Previously published blackout schedules are temporarily not in effect.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on January 22 in Moscow to discuss a peace plan. Zelenskyy will also meet with Trump in Davos to discuss a peace agreement.
The partisan movement ATESH reports on the transfer of the "Irish" and "Vile Eight" units to Crimea. These forces will be used to protect military facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks.
U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.
On January 22, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day in honor of the proclamation of the Act of Unification of the UPR and WUPR in 1919. This event became a symbol of Ukrainian state-building and unity.
Greek shipowners are deploying new tankers to transport Russian oil due to a record surge in freight costs. This comes amidst US and EU sanctions, which have led to a shortage of vessels.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 22. In one day, 1,070 occupiers were eliminated, bringing the total number to over 1,230,810 people. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in artillery systems and vehicles.
Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that last December, Russia was losing about 1,000 servicemen killed daily. The total number of eliminated occupiers in December exceeded 30,000 people.
The Ukrainian delegation in Davos held meetings with BlackRock, and the Prime Ministers of Norway and Qatar. Economic development, post-war recovery, and security guarantees were discussed.
Japan will allocate $6 billion for humanitarian and technical support to Ukraine in 2026. Total aid from Japan since the beginning of the invasion has exceeded $15 billion.
Putin announced his readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen assets to the "Peace Council. " He also commented on the situation around Greenland and negotiations regarding Ukraine.
During January 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian troops, with 140 combat engagements recorded. The largest number of attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk (33) and Huliaipole (31) directions.