Ukraine
The President of Ukraine says that US military aid has not been suspended, despite the 90-day restriction on humanitarian programs. The Pentagon confirmed that the pause order does not affect military aid to Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, in Kyiv. The leaders discussed regional security, energy, and social issues that concern both countries.
New details have emerged in the case of Oleg Druz - he planned to buy a luxury villa in Turkey.
The Ministry of Defense reported on the possible expulsion of male students for refusing practical military training. From September 2025, mandatory basic general military training for students will be introduced.
The GUR organized a large-scale Internet outage in Russia, leaving many Russians without communication and the Internet.
Poland's defense minister said that Europe should increase defense spending to influence the US position on Ukraine. Poland already spends 4.7% of its GDP on defense and buys $60 billion worth of American weapons.
The mayor of Lviv has announced the possibility of reopening several airports in Ukraine this year. According to him, there are technical possibilities for this, only a political decision is needed.
The Office of the President of Ukraine told what changes will be proposed to replenish the army.
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an order to suspend temporary immigrant entry programs. The decision will affect Ukrainians, Cubans, Venezuelans and others who had the opportunity to enter with sponsorship.
Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Zelenskyy. The two sides will discuss security, energy, infrastructure, trade, and a common path to the EU.
US military assistance to Ukraine continues under previously approved packages, despite the suspension of foreign aid for 90 days. This was announced by the head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation.
On the night of January 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 X-59/69 missiles and 61 Shahed drones. Air defense forces destroyed 48 targets, but there was damage in three regions.
ISW: Putin used the interview on state TV to show his disinterest in peace talks without meeting his demands.
Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg has announced the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. This would benefit both Ukraine and the US defense industry.
Over the last day, 211 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kramatorsk sectors. The enemy carried out 40 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,410 kamikaze drones.
In the temporarily occupied Yevpatoria, the enemy military set up a base on the territory of a sanatorium. Military equipment and ammunition are concentrated at the facility, and the coast is fortified with firing points.
Trump's representative announced a strategy to reduce world oil prices to weaken the russian economy. The plan calls for cooperation with OPEC and the use of economic leverage instead of military aid.
In Vyshneve, the balconies of a high-rise building from the 5th to the 9th floor were damaged, and 5 people were evacuated. In Fastiv district, a fire broke out at a 600-square-meter production facility, with no casualties.
Cloudy weather remains in Ukraine with high temperatures for January ranging from +1°C to +11°C. It will be warmest in the Crimea, without significant precipitation throughout the territory.
Over the past day, the invaders lost 1650 soldiers, 7 tanks and 37 armored vehicles. Total enemy losses in manpower since the beginning of the war have reached 828,470.
The Danish Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State held a 20-minute phone conversation. The two discussed Ukraine, European security, and the Middle East, agreeing on upcoming talks on the Arctic involving Greenland.
Enemy troops advanced in the area of Toretsk, Nadiyivka, Dachne and Sukhy Yaliv.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports active maneuvering of enemy drones in several regions of Ukraine. The UAVs are changing directions and courses, which may indicate that they are preparing for attacks.
The Czech Republic has prepared an informal document on the gradual integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU internal market. The plan covers cooperation in energy, agriculture, and telecommunications and has already been supported by 8 member states.
According to the information, the new US State Department instructions to suspend foreign aid do not apply to military support for Ukraine. The order to temporarily suspend funding will be in effect for 90 days.
The EU will not include a ban on Russian LNG imports in the new sanctions package. Instead, it will present a roadmap for a gradual phase-out of Russian energy by 2027.
The authorities are considering extending the deadline for repeated medical examinations for those who are limitedly fit. Due to long queues and organizational problems, a significant portion of the one million people have not yet passed the examination.
The meeting discussed Putin's attempts to manipulate world leaders, in particular the US president's desire to achieve peace. They also addressed the issue of supplying units on the front line.
There were 190 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Kramatorsk, Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 28 air strikes and launched 423 kamikaze drones across Ukraine.
The President confirmed that the “Shaheds” that hit the houses were made in Russia, not Iran. The production was set up in Tatarstan using foreign components.