Volodymyr Zelenskyy

US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to act with “historic speed” to resolve crises. Among his priorities are mass deportation of illegal immigrants and attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

The World Economic Forum is taking place in Davos on January 20-24 with the theme “Cooperation for the Intelligent Age. ” Zelenskyy will deliver a special speech on January 21. The event will be attended by 60 world leaders.

Mike Waltz, nominated for US National Security Advisor, stated Trump's determination to stop the war in Ukraine. He outlined the key issues for negotiations.

Trump's policy and his inner circle have become more realistic over the past two weeks. Experts expect an adequate position on the war in Ukraine after the inauguration and continued military assistance to Ukraine.

The US president-elect has ordered to organize a phone conversation with Putin immediately after taking the oath of office. Trump intends to discuss a personal meeting to try to end the war in Ukraine.

On January 20, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, occupied by Russia. Crimeans resist, suffering from repression and militarization. The Russian Federation has turned the peninsula into a military base.

The President of Ukraine congratulated Israel on the return of the first hostages from Hamas captivity. Zelenskyy draws parallels between the situation in Israel and the experience of Ukrainian families waiting for their loved ones to return.

The President of Ukraine and Olena Zelenska met with wounded soldiers in the Pokrovske direction and Kharkiv region. They discussed psychological assistance and the Movement Without Barriers project.

Olga Reshetylova spoke about the first results of her work as a military ombudsman. The main problems include refusals to refer to the MLC, transfers between units and non-renewal after the SGC.

The President of Ukraine signed a decree on sanctions against pro-Russian figures and propagandists. Among those deprived of state awards are Boyko, Shufrych, Symonenko and others suspected of treason.

Colonel Roman Kachur won the vote via the Army+ app to head the Army Academy. The President instructed to conduct a full audit of the institution and implement changes in military education.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called the visit of opposition MPs to Kyiv a “gesture of sycophancy. ” He said that he would not support Ukraine's membership in NATO and threatened to veto further EU aid to Kyiv.

Kiev warns US against forcing talks with russia without military advantage. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize the need to put pressure on the Russian economy before starting the peace process.

Enemy drones were spotted moving in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working on targets. Several groups of UAVs were also spotted moving through Chernihiv and Cherkasy regions.

Over the past week, Russia used about 550 attack drones, 60 missiles, and more than 660 air bombs against Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 33 missiles and 311 drones, while another 136 drones failed to reach their targets.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with high-ranking French officials to discuss military assistance and security guarantees. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, military training and measures to achieve peace.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Minister of State of Qatar. The parties discussed the humanitarian initiative “Food from Ukraine” and the return of Ukrainian children.

The Ukrainian president ironically commented on Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to meet in Davos. Zelenskyy hinted at the possibility of changing Fico's route to Sochi, Russia.

The morning attack on Kyiv killed 4 people and wounded 3 others. In Zaporizhzhia, 10 people were injured, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged.

The first meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format was held in Kyiv with the participation of foreign ministers from 9 countries. They discussed defense, demining and support for Ukraine on its way to the EU.

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Stavka to discuss the issue of independence in arms production. The agenda included drones, a missile program, and robotic systems for the army.

A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injured 14 people, including four children aged 1. 5 to 12. Five of the wounded remain in hospital, three of them in serious condition.

Dmytro Maslovsky of the 71st Ranger Brigade was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine for fighting five invaders. The warrior killed four enemies and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one, detaining him at the cost of his own life.

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, killing 4 people. Residential buildings, an educational institution and city infrastructure were damaged.

Starting in September 2025, Ukraine will introduce basic general military training for students lasting 300 hours. Everyone will have to take the theory, and men and women will have to take the practice if they wish.

Russia has spent more than $18 billion on missile and drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. Revenues from oil and gas exports remain the main source of funding.

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said that Ukraine will not accept “peace at any price. ” According to him, only “peace through strength” and the implementation of the “Peace Formula” will be able to stop the aggressor.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared his readiness to play a “full role” in peace talks on Ukraine. This includes the possibility of deploying British troops to support peace.

The President of Ukraine invited the UN to join the Food from Ukraine initiative to supply food to Syria. During the meeting with UN representatives, the parties also discussed humanitarian aid to Ukrainians worth $3.3 billion.

Zelenskyy announced $6. 6 billion in military aid from Britain and new investments in drone production. They also discussed cooperation with Italy on air defense and $3.3 billion in support for the UN.