War in Ukraine
President Zelenskyy announced the capture of a Russian responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region last year. Every Russian killer will be held accountable for their actions.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the sanctions bill against Russia will no longer be delayed, as it has been supported by President Trump. However, it has not yet been brought before the upper chamber.
Donald Trump criticized European leaders for resisting his plans to acquire Greenland. He emphasized that Europe should focus on Russia's war with Ukraine.
Denys Shmyhal and Rafael Grossi discussed an extraordinary IAEA meeting to assess the consequences of Russian attacks. The agency is preparing a report and methodology for assessing the impact on nuclear power plants.
Ukraine has suspended orders for attack drones from Helsing due to problems during frontline testing. The flagship HX-2 drone experienced difficulties with takeoff and communication.
Ukrainian veterans have the opportunity to get mandatory car insurance for free. The state fully covers the cost of the policy, returning funds to the card through "Diia".
This refers, in particular, to changing the very logic of combating attacks by Russian "Shahed"-type drones on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
Denys Shmyhal informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi about Russia's preparation of attacks on energy infrastructure serving nuclear power plants. The parties agreed to hear from the heads of nuclear power plants and IAEA missions, and also discussed an extraordinary meeting of the governing board.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov have agreed on personnel decisions to strengthen Ukraine's defense, including the appointment of a deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for small-range air defense. They also discussed an audit of weapons supplies and the launch of operational analysis of every enemy strike.
Russian airlines plan to bring mothballed aircraft over 30 years old back into service. This is a forced step due to the reduction of the aircraft fleet and the lack of updates under sanctions.
On January 20, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. These are the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Updated citizenship rules have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for foreign military personnel and their families, providing for the recognition of multiple citizenship, and establishing examinations. The law also expands the grounds for losing citizenship.
Increased electricity imports from the EU do not guarantee overcoming the consequences of blackouts due to limited volumes and high costs. Expert Yuriy Korolchuk explains that the maximum import volume is 2.45 GW, with the main volumes occurring during night hours when the price is lower.
Ukrainians spent UAH 11. 3 billion under the "Winter Support" program, mainly on utility services, groceries, medicines, and donations. 17.8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each, of which 3.5 million were children.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
As a result of the Russian army's attack on the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, 10 people were injured, and one 69-year-old woman died. 30 private houses were damaged, one was destroyed.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 79 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched air strikes and shelling on border settlements.
Russia is preparing a system for assessing the behavior of schoolchildren in the temporarily occupied territories, which will become mandatory from September 1, 2026. This will allow the integration of a mechanism of total control directly into the educational process.
Ukrainian military forces are conducting counter-actions that prevent the Russians from accumulating forces for assaults on Hryshyne. The enemy is attempting to advance in small groups, suffering significant losses.
A 27-year-old resident of Cherkasy region is accused of a robbery attack on a serviceman near the Kyiv railway station. The attacker beat the soldier, took his sneakers, after which the victim died in the hospital.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 8 people. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the enemy strike.
Two women, aged 72 and 75, were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an enemy drone attack. A private house and a garage were damaged, and a fire broke out.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha instructed all foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine to initiate urgent fundraising. The aid will go to purchase equipment, electricity, power, and all types of energy for Ukrainians.
On January 19, Kharkiv was hit by Russian KABs. As a result of the attack, there are dead and wounded.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoika spoke about the optimal temperature and humidity indicators in the home, which affect well-being and immunity. The optimal temperature is +18 to 24 degrees Celsius, humidity - from 40 to 60%.
The traditional Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos on January 22 will discuss ways to end the war and overcome challenges. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as the leaders of Latvia, Finland, the Netherlands, and Croatia, will participate.
Kharkiv was attacked by enemy KABs, explosions were heard. Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov reported no information about casualties.
EU leaders, who were preparing to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, are now focused on the situation with Greenland. Trump is threatening new tariffs on EU countries for opposing his desire to acquire Greenland.
An official of a territorial defense training center was detained in Odesa region for demanding $4,000 to prevent a serviceman from being sent to the combat zone. He has been notified of suspicion and a pre-trial restraint has been chosen.
The Czech government has decided not to sell light combat aircraft to Ukraine, said Tomio Okamura, leader of the far-right party. The Minister of Defense stated that the Czech army would need these aircraft.