In 2024, almost 2. 63 million foreign passports and 1.32 million ID cards were issued in Ukraine. More than 17 thousand temporary residence permits were issued and 3,058 irregular migrants were identified.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya increased gas production by 5. 3% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The company put 83 new wells into operation and reached a record drilling rate of 370 thousand meters.
Russian troops are conducting daily assault operations in an attempt to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the Kursk region. The 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy - more than 5,000 killed and wounded.
FIЇNKA became the tenth finalist of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 according to the results of the voting in Diia. The final of the contest will be available on February 8 in the app on the Suspilne Culture channel.
At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using 50 drones and 2 Iskander-M missiles. Air defense systems shot down 33 drones, and a number of them hit businesses in Odesa region.
The National Police is conducting more than 200 searches in 19 regions of Ukraine for illegal border crossings. Cases of fraud, forgery and bribery of officials are being investigated.
Since 2014, Vladislav Blyznyuk has been paid as the head of the destroyed Donetsk airport. RSA explains this by having a recreation center and other property on its balance sheet.
A 12-year-old boy was injured and a cafe with a boiler room caught fire as a result of a Russian UAV attack on Kyiv region. The 200 m² fire was extinguished, and a private house and a car were also damaged.
There were 141 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector, where 53 attacks were repelled. The enemy carried out 35 air strikes and fired about 5,000 times.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,670 soldiers, 12 tanks and 13 armored combat vehicles. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the war have reached 815,820 soldiers.
Cloudy weather with clearings, light rain and sleet is forecast for Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -1° to +4°, there will be ice on the roads in some places, northwest wind of 7-12 m/s.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock criticized her government for its slow provision of military aid to Ukraine. She also condemned previous governments for policies that led to dependence on Russia.
NATO assumes responsibility for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine instead of the United States through a new framework agreement. The Alliance is establishing permanent assistance mechanisms to ensure stable support regardless of political changes.
Starting February 1, the cost of public transportation in occupied Luhansk will increase to 40 rubles. At the same time, the city has virtually no functioning public transportation due to the destroyed vehicle fleet and lack of drivers.
The FSB-linked Star Blizzard hacker group attempted to steal WhatsApp data from pro-Ukrainian organizations. The attackers used phishing emails with QR codes on behalf of the US government.
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.
A deputy of the Okhtyrka District Council from the banned Nash Krai party was sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason. He helped the occupiers in Trostyanets and urged local residents not to resist.
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.
Russia recruits Indians into its army under the guise of employment and education. About 100 Indian citizens are fighting on the side of the Russian Federation, 10 of whom have already been killed.
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives appoints Rick Crawford as chairman of the Intelligence Committee. Crawford previously voted against the $60.8 billion aid package for Ukraine and criticized economic support.
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.
There were 131 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out 30 air strikes and fired over 4,300 times, losing 300 troops in the Pokrovsk sector.
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.
Two Norwegian F-35 fighter jets deployed in Poland took to the air for the first time to defend Polish airspace. This happened on January 15 in response to a massive missile attack by Russia on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy meets with the Dutch Foreign Minister to discuss defense cooperation and investment in arms production. The Netherlands reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine and its work on new sanctions against Russia.
Scott Bessent, a candidate for the post of U. S. Treasury Secretary, has declared his readiness to support new sanctions against Russia. Special emphasis is planned to be placed on restrictions for Russian oil companies.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom got acquainted with new Ukrainian bomber drones and reconnaissance UAVs. A joint Ukrainian-British development and drones with British communication modules were presented.
The Netherlands is providing €7 million for the UCAP assistance package and €20 million for the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. This is additional assistance to the total military support of €10.4 billion.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is looking forward to official contacts with US President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration. Ukraine hopes for additional opportunities to accelerate the achievement of a just peace.
The Government held a meeting on sectoral cooperation with the EU in 2025. They discussed industrial visa-free travel, integration into the energy market, and the development of TEN-T transport corridors.
