Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.
In a private conversation with leaders of the European Parliament's political groups, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas noted that it might be time to start drinking. According to her, this is due to current world events.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the "Golden Star" to four servicemen. These are soldiers Oleksandr Maretskyi, Serhiy Kotenko, junior sergeant Artem Rezonov, and senior lieutenant Oleksandr Khyzhniak.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian invaders; 118 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy used aviation and drones, carrying out over 3,700 attacks.
British intelligence reported over 1. 2 million Russian casualties in the war against Ukraine. In 2025, Russia lost 415,000 soldiers, which is 15,000 fewer than in 2024.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector on January 14 and established a headquarters in Kyiv. This signifies a threat to the energy system's operation due to electricity shortages.
President Zelenskyy instructed to increase electricity imports and declare an emergency in the energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers will simplify the connection of backup energy equipment to the grids.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector. A headquarters has been established in Kyiv, and the First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy has been appointed as the head of operations.
In Odesa region, an 11-year-old boy was swinging a dog on a leash and threw it off a slope, treating it as a game. The police filed a report against his mother for failing to fulfill her parental duties; the animal was not harmed.
In the week from January 5 to 11, 2026, 121,497 people in Ukraine fell ill with ARVI, and 360 with COVID-19. The incidence of ARVI increased by 15.2%, and COVID-19 by 29.6%.
On January 15, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Since the beginning of the day, 50 combat engagements have been recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 10 in the Kostiantynivka direction.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Russia's indigenous peoples, combining repression, control over international discourse, and disproportionate involvement in the war. In December 2025, 17 representatives of indigenous peoples who defended the rights of their communities were detained.
An investigation has been launched in Zakarpattia into the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized from a private dental clinic in Uzhhorod. The child was in intensive care for 9 days but died.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided a detailed explanation of the structure of monetary allowances for military personnel, which includes basic, additional, and combat payments. One-time and social payments are also provided to support personnel.
The joint work will focus on the development of basketball, new content initiatives, and strengthening communication around the teams.
People's Deputy Serhiy Vlasenko links the actions of law enforcement officers against representatives of "Batkivshchyna" with his activities as head of the Temporary Investigative Commission. He emphasizes that NABU and SAP are focused on PR and political persecution of critics, rather than on solving real corruption cases.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the new Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. Three key priorities were identified: air defense, strengthening the technological component, and resolving issues with the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs).
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" denied information about the introduction of gas supply restriction schedules in Khmelnytskyi region. The company stated that there are no restrictions and none are planned.
On January 12, Kyiv buried 20-year-old scout of the 3rd Assault Brigade Kyrylo Rudenko, call sign Kozyr, who died on December 11, 2025, in Donetsk region. He returned from the USA to Ukraine to defend the country.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Ukraine has established fuel reserves, and operators have increased fuel imports. In Kyiv, retail chains operate on generators, and the State Emergency Service provides residential buildings with generators.
The European Commission has approved a legislative package for financial support to Ukraine for 2026-2027 totaling €90 billion. This support includes military aid and general budgetary support, as well as the possibility of using Russian assets.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Roman Kravets may replace him in the Verkhovna Rada.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii considers NABU's actions against Yulia Tymoshenko to be political persecution aimed at parliament and the state. He links this to criticism of anti-corruption bodies and the work of parliamentary commissions.
The General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General's Office is investigating a case regarding the possible seizure of property and the entry of false information by a former regional prosecutor. This concerns the circumstances of the registration of a disability pension and its amount.
The government has a real mechanism to seize $300 billion of Russian assets, but ignores it, - Kulyk.
On January 14, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine extended the period of general mobilization for another 90 days – until May 3, 2026. 312 people's deputies voted "for" this decision.
Yulia Tymoshenko publicly refuted the accusations of NABU and SAP, calling them political pressure. She stated that the search of the office took place without documents and with a violation of her rights.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law in Ukraine until May 4, 2026. 333 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Ihor Terekhov, head of the Association of Frontline Cities and Communities, stated that the introduction of VAT for sole proprietors threatens the closure of up to 25% of small businesses.
