President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the documents regarding the prosperity program for post-war Ukraine are not yet ready. He emphasized the importance of understanding the sources of funding for the country's reconstruction.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that Ukraine could become an "economic lion of Europe," but to do so, it needs to abandon electricity and heating subsidies. Expert Yuriy Korolchuk explained what this would mean for Ukrainians.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on January 23, calling snap elections for February 8. The move was made to gain a mandate for the implementation of economic and defense programs.
SBU drones struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, damaging tanks and pipelines. This led to an oil spill, a large-scale fire, and damages amounting to $50 million.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider the issue of teachers' salaries and allowances in early 2026. MP Serhiy Babak urged communities not to manipulate allowances, as the state has allocated funds for salary increases.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Europe must strengthen its unity and competitiveness. This is necessary to counter a new era of "great power politics" that has upended transatlantic relations.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a decision to support agricultural producers by introducing grants for the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The mechanism for compensating for damaged crops in frontline territories has also been improved.
Ukraine has pumped 13. 22 billion cubic meters of gas into storage facilities, but needs to import more than 4 billion cubic meters to get through the winter. The funding deficit is about 100 million, and equipment is also needed.
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.
Financial analyst Serhiy Fursa explained the hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations by seasonality and NBU policy. He advises Ukrainians not to rush to exchange offices, but to consider government bonds with an annual rate of 16%.
US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of Donald Trump's attempts to remove Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook from office. This is the first time a president has attempted to fire a central bank official since 1913.
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.
The state will provide up to UAH 3,000 per month for studying on the "winter zero course" for applicants from occupied territories, military personnel, veterans, and those released from captivity. This applies to individuals who did not manage to enter higher education institutions, military personnel, veterans, and those discharged from military service after February 24, 2022.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of embezzlement of funds intended for payments under the "green" tariff. Nine people have been notified of suspicion, including Rostyslav Shurma, former deputy head of the President's Office.
The investigation is ongoing, and contracts worth another UAH 260 million are being checked.
The Ukrainian government is allocating over UAH 2. 5 billion for the purchase of high-capacity generators for Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. This equipment is intended for heat and electricity generation in the regions that need it most.
France has requested NATO exercises in Greenland, ready to contribute. This comes amid Trump's threats to annex the island.
The director of a private company is accused of embezzling over UAH 16 million from Ukrnafta and evading UAH 10 million in taxes. The case has been sent to court after an investigation into a scheme involving fictitious acts.
The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in elements of NATO's force structure, a sign of the Trump administration's desire to reduce the US military presence in Europe. This will affect about 200 service members and reduce US participation in the activities of nearly 30 NATO organizations.
The French government has invoked a constitutional right to pass part of the 2026 budget without parliamentary approval. This decision is due to a lack of votes to approve the document, which could lead to a vote of no confidence in the government.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that maintaining the Ukrainian army over the next 10 years could reach $700 billion. Minister Oleksiy Sobolev added that over $500 billion more should be allocated from the state budget.
MEPs will vote on providing Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan at the next plenary session. This instrument will provide military and budgetary support, as well as support Ukraine's defense industry.
European countries, including Norway, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, are actively preparing for a potential war with Russia by increasing defense budgets and strengthening infrastructure. Some states, like Norway, are considering the possibility of confiscating civilian property for defense needs.
After the New Year's pause, the Ukrainian hryvnia came under pressure, but its weakening fits into the managed logic of exchange rate policy. Expert Oleh Pendzyn explains that there is no classic foreign exchange market in Ukraine, and the NBU is the key seller of foreign currency.
NABU returned UAH 680 million to the budget, having received UAH 2. 6 billion for its own maintenance, an expert said.
A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine spent 80 million euros on air defense missiles for today's attack. He noted that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find these missiles and the funds for them.
Volodymyr Petrov has been dismissed from the position of leading specialist in the communications department of the NMMC. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has launched an official investigation into the cemetery's management due to "fake reservations."
The Prosecutor General's Office refuted the accusations of the Association of Ukrainian Cities regarding pressure, emphasizing the systemic exposure of corruption. Since July 1, 2025, 528 cases of damages totaling UAH 759 million have been submitted to court, and another 234 are under investigation.
The searches at the Dnipro City Council concern the possible misuse of budget funds in the field of waste management. Investigators are checking the scope of work performed and the movement of budget funds.
