Guido Crozetto, Minister of Defense of Italy, arrived in the Ukrainian capital. A number of institutional meetings are scheduled during the visit.
432 victims of sexual violence by Russians received interim reparations. There are 12 stationary and 3 mobile assistance centers in Ukraine that have already supported more than 50,000 people.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement recommended to consider all 4 draft laws on the abolition of the Lozovyi amendments. The decision to adopt one of them will be made “at the discretion of the hall”.
The SBI served a notice of suspicion to a former commander of a TRO brigade and three subordinates for a scheme of illegal payments. The brigade commander's wife received additional remuneration for fictitious participation in hostilities.
Russia is losing ground in the space industry due to sanctions and the war in Ukraine. Trump could use this as leverage by offering Putin participation in the Artemis program in exchange for an end to the war.
U. S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of NATO, but stressed the need to increase allied contributions. He emphasized that rich European countries should invest more in their own defense.
NBU Chief Lawyer Zyma continues to work despite the criminal case.
10 drones attacked three districts of the Voronezh region of Russia, hitting an oil depot in the Liska district. Several tanks are on fire at the facility, and reinforced fire brigades are fighting the fire.
In the Vinnytsia region, volunteers made and delivered one hundred stoves to the military.
The President of Ukraine responded to Karol Navrotsky's statement about Ukraine's impossibility of membership in the EU and NATO. Zelenskyy warned that without Ukraine in the alliances, Poland would have to defend itself against Russian aggression.
The occupiers have reduced the use of helicopters in the Black Sea after several units were destroyed by Magura V5 maritime drones. Currently, Russia relies on aviation and drones to patrol the waters.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 55 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 34 attack UAVs, but there were hits to a farm and damage to private homes.
Border guards deny information about a breakthrough of the border by enemy in Sumy region. The defense forces are holding their positions and are ready for possible attempts by enemy subversive reconnaissance groups to penetrate through natural conditions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. The signing of a major agreement with Zelenskyy on cooperation in the areas of defense, science, energy and trade is planned.
Over the last day, 124 combat engagements took place, 56 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 50 air strikes and 1 missile attack, making over 5,000 attacks.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,480 soldiers, 11 tanks and 31 cruise missiles. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 814,150 people.
On January 16, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, without significant precipitation. There will be ice on the roads in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions, with temperatures ranging from -2° to +3°.
Macron and Starmer are discussing the possibility of deploying French and British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after a potential peace deal. The proposal comes amid expectations of Trump's pressure for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.
The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.
Russia failed to implement the plan to recruit 10,000 local residents for contract service in the Russian army in the occupied territories of Ukraine in 2024. In southern Ukraine, the plan failed by more than 50%.
In the Russian city of Kotovsk, a series of explosions were recorded due to a drone attack. According to the Russian media, the UAVs were moving in the direction of a gunpowder factory in the village of Kuzmino-Gat.
Zelenskyy outlines ambitious plans for European integration during the Polish and Danish presidencies of the EU Council. Ukraine aims to open 5-6 negotiating clusters on EU accession within a year.
The German government has approved authorization for the Bundeswehr to shoot down unknown drones that threaten people or critical infrastructure. The decision was made due to an increase in the number of cases of drones flying over strategic targets.
President Zelenskyy said that 33-34% of Ukraine's weapons are domestically produced, about 40% come from the United States, and less than 30% from Europe. He also expressed his gratitude to Biden and emphasized the importance of the US-European alliance.
There were 118 combat engagements in the frontline, including 41 assault attempts in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants conducted 33 air strikes and used over 900 kamikaze drones.
The President of Ukraine criticized the Slovak government's position on rapprochement with Russia and support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy started a dialog with Prime Minister Fico about understanding evil in war.
John Ratcliffe, a candidate for the post of CIA director, said that the risk of a US conflict with a nuclear power is growing because of the war in Ukraine. He also called the current situation the most difficult for US national security in history.
Brigitte Brink responded to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine using ballistic, cruise missiles and drones. The attack damaged two critical infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region.
Marco Rubio, Trump's candidate for US Secretary of State, said that it is impossible to return the Armed Forces to pre-war positions. According to him, both sides must compromise to end the war.
