War in Ukraine
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with IMF head Kristalina Georgieva, inspecting the consequences of enemy attacks on Kyiv's energy facility. They discussed preparations for the adoption of the IMF support program for Ukraine.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, to disable heating and electricity supply systems. The goal of these actions is to undermine the morale of the population and force Ukraine to make concessions in peace negotiations.
A year ago, Ukraine relied primarily on American intelligence capabilities. Today, France provides two-thirds of these capabilities.
After a massive Russian attack, more than 300 Kyiv high-rise buildings remain without heating. Utility workers are restoring networks around the clock, and energy workers are working to stabilize energy supply.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 22 attacks, and four combat engagements are ongoing.
Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Ukraine on a working visit, meeting with the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, Maksym Kozytskyi. The Czech Republic remains a strategic partner of Ukraine, having provided military assistance worth 837 million dollars.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the destruction of a large critical energy infrastructure facility. Measures are being taken to minimize the consequences of enemy strikes.
In Ukraine, a price increase of up to 5% is expected for cereals, as well as for bread, eggs, and vegetables. The trend will continue until seasonal vegetables appear.
Russia attacked the Chornomorsk port pier with a ballistic missile, where a civilian vessel under the Maltese flag was located. One crew member was wounded, and the vessel was preparing to transport container cargo.
Russia plans to launch a large-scale geological exploration program in Donetsk region in 2026. It is designed to run until 2031 and involves the exploration of deposits of strategic and rare metals.
President Zelenskyy announced a meeting with the Minister of Defense and the Commander of the Air Force regarding the protection of energy facilities. The government must ensure the simplification of electricity imports and the connection of additional equipment.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine seized 25% of the shares of the "Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works" into state revenue. The High Anti-Corruption Court satisfied the claim against Stanislav Hamzalov, owner of Russian enterprises that supplied goods for the Russian military-industrial complex.
MHP is preparing a new Eurobond issue and has announced an offer to repurchase bonds maturing in 2026.
Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.
The SBI exposed two TCC sergeants in Ivano-Frankivsk region who were illegally transporting men of conscription age to Romania for money. They charged 8,000 dollars for their services and ensured unhindered passage.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called the International Committee of the Red Cross's statement regarding "strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia" shameful. The head of the ICRC delegation to Ukraine will be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for explanations.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a decision to introduce an emergency in the energy sector for a quick response to damage and power shortages. This formalizes the current state, allowing for operational repair work and infrastructure protection.
On January 15, Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv. According to preliminary data, the suburbs were attacked.
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.