January 21, 03:49 PM • 6106 views11:40 PM • 4 views06:19 PM • 3574 viewsJanuary 21, 03:49 PM • 6136 viewsThe 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.
The Central Election Commission proposes to establish a six-month transition period between the end of martial law and the start of the election process. This period will allow for preparations for elections, taking into account the consequences of the war and mass displacement.
US President Donald Trump stated in Davos that the US is moderately close to signing a peace agreement on Ukraine. He noted that the negotiation situation is improving, but the parties cannot reach an agreement simultaneously.
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv canceled the house arrest of former Odesa mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov. His pre-trial detention measure was changed to personal recognizance.
On January 22, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian forward Danylo Sikan officially became a player of Belgian "Anderlecht", signing a contract until the summer of 2030. "Anderlecht" paid "Trabzonspor" about 4 million euros for the transfer of the 24-year-old forward.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's war against Ukraine remains Europe's key security concern. He called for not being distracted by other topics and to strengthen support for Kyiv.
Ukraine is organizing a meeting of the "Energy Ramstein" in the G7+ format. Denmark will allocate over 20 million euros, and Japan is preparing a package of equipment for the energy sector.
The director of a Ukrainian company has been notified of suspicion of collaborative activities for cooperating with Russian businesses. His actions contributed to generating profits for the benefit of the Russian Federation.
Donald Trump could completely cease support for Ukraine, including arms sales, if Europe responds with economic sanctions over Greenland. President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift in focus away from Ukraine.
Mykhailo Fedorov, the new Minister of Defense, announced a radical reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He plans to reorganize management, launch systems for drones and artillery, and share combat data with allies for AI training.
The President's Office announced that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Kyiv. Earlier, Donald Trump announced a meeting with Zelenskyy at the WEF-2026 in Davos.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian officials on Wednesday before traveling to Moscow with Jared Kushner for talks with Putin on a peace plan. Documents on a peaceful settlement have been unofficially handed over to Moscow for review.
US President Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "today" at the WEF-2026 in Davos. He also noted that he is dealing with Putin, who, in his opinion, wants to make a deal.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin constantly talks about Ukraine and considers it "the apple of his eye. " Trump also claims that Putin would not have attacked Ukraine under a different administration.
In Ukraine, patient deaths are recorded in private medical facilities due to poor quality medical care and non-compliance with protocols. Political expert Mykhailo Shnaider notes that the Ministry of Health reacts to tragedies rather than preventing them.
In Ukraine, there is no increase in the incidence of tuberculosis, but extrapulmonary tuberculosis is spreading. Antibiotic resistance is also rapidly increasing.
Since the beginning of the day, 74 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, more than a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops continue to press, attacking settlements and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Great Britain have achieved practical results in defense innovations and industrial cooperation. Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hanna Hvozdyar announced joint projects and productions.
The Ministry of Energy expresses its condolences on the death of Oleksiy Brekht, a member of the board of NPC "Ukrenergo". He dedicated over 25 years to the energy sector, rising from an engineer to the head of the system operator.
Indian refiners are changing their oil import strategy, reducing purchases from Russia and increasing supplies from the Middle East. This could help New Delhi conclude a trade deal with the United States and lower tariffs.
European opposition to Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland and his "Peace Council" initiative has derailed plans for economic support for Ukraine. The planned $800 billion package has been postponed due to disagreements between European capitals and Washington.
European countries are discussing the creation of alternative security formats, such as a "coalition of the willing," due to the weakening role of the United States. Ukraine, with its unique experience of modern warfare, is a key component of European security.
Polish farmers will block the Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv border crossing on January 23 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM Polish time. The protest action will last throughout the day.
A Russian and German citizen was detained in Brandenburg on suspicion of supporting the terrorist organizations "DPR" and "LPR". They have been supplying goods, medicines, and drones to pro-Russian military personnel since 2016.
Russian troops most actively stormed the positions of Ukrainian border guards in the Pokrovsk, Lyman directions, and Kharkiv region. Over the past week, the enemy lost 161 killed and 146 wounded occupiers.
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.
