Ukraine
The Government has amended the Warm Winter program to cover families who did not receive payments in 2024 due to technical reasons. Assistance in the amount of UAH 6,500 will be provided for each child from low-income families and IDP families.
The government has approved an updated mechanism for accepting and accounting for fortifications in the frontline areas. Within a month, all defense installations are to be transferred to the Ministry of Defense.
More than 12 million Ukrainians have applied for thousands of hryvnias under the Winter eSupport program. 11.5 million have already received payments, including 3.3 million in 2025.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has announced the uninterrupted operation of the simplified rebooking system through Diia from January 22 to March 1. Critical enterprises will be able to make a reservation without a 72-hour waiting period.
Prosecutors are asking the court to remand the suspect in the case of the attempted assassination of Serhiy Dubrova without the possibility of bail. The defense insists on house arrest with an electronic bracelet.
The General Staff confirmed the successful strikes on the Liskinskaya oil depot in the Voronezh region and the Smolensk Aviation Plant. The command post of the 29th army of the Russian Federation in Volnovakha was also hit.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 3. 3% compared to the previous day due to cloudy weather. Ukrenergo urges to save electricity during peak hours from 9:00 to 11:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
The most popular specialties in the Armed Forces recruiting centers are UAVs and drivers - 16% each, and riflemen - 15%. Over the past week, 1282 people applied to the centers, a total of 35,337 citizens.
The Ministry of Health has received 249 ampoules of diphtheria antitoxin from the WHO and distributed them among the regions. The drug is critical for preventing dangerous injuries during diphtheria treatment.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 42. 1551 UAH/USD, up 3 kopecks from the previous one. In banks, a dollar can be bought for UAH 42.60 and a euro for UAH 44.00.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 131 drones and 4 Iskander-M missiles. Air defense forces destroyed 72 enemy UAVs. Buildings damaged in Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
There were 152 combat engagements in the frontline, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 72 air strikes and carried out over 2,600 attacks with kamikaze drones.
Marco Rubio called Russia an aggressor and said it is necessary to end the war. The new Secretary of State believes that both sides must make concessions to achieve peace.
Trump believes that Russia's economic problems could push Putin to negotiate.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. Among the destroyed equipment were 12 tanks, 60 artillery systems and 130 UAVs, with total personnel losses reaching 822,030.
Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation, sometimes with fog. The air temperature will range from +1 to +9 degrees, with the warmest temperatures in Crimea.
Putin declares his readiness to negotiate with the United States over the war in Ukraine, but demands Ukraine's complete surrender. The Kremlin refuses to compromise on the demands made at the end of 2021.
Marco Rubio has become the new US Secretary of State, having received unanimous support from the Senate - 99 votes in favor. He will be responsible for key issues, including the war in Ukraine and countering Chinese influence.
The Diia portal once again allows you to terminate a sole proprietorship online without the participation of a state registrar. The service works automatically and minimizes waiting time.
There were 151 combat engagements in the frontline, the enemy launched 46 air and 3 missile attacks. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy conducted 72 assault attacks.
President of Ukraine met with Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Saulius Skvernelis. The parties discussed military assistance, sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The French president said that the war in Ukraine will not end immediately after Trump's inauguration. Macron called on European countries to strengthen their own defense capabilities and support Ukraine.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada expressed hope for cooperation with the new US administration to achieve a just peace. Trump stated his desire to be a peacemaker, although he did not directly mention the war in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. The agenda included domestic production, equipment repair, and the defense industry.
SBU and SBI detain generals over failed defense of Kharkiv region in 2024. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of investigation and fair punishment, regardless of status or past merit.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have officially resigned their positions following the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. After an awkward handshake with Harris' husband, Biden left Capitol Hill in a Marine helicopter.
Ukrainian companies from three regions illegally supplied electronics for Russian missiles through a shell company in the Middle East. In the summer of 2022, parts worth $600,000 were shipped.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Donald Trump on taking office as the 47th President of the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of joint actions for the success of democracies in the new century.
Putin congratulated Trump on his inauguration and expressed readiness for dialogue with the new US administration. russia will insist on Ukraine's neutral status and limiting its military ties with NATO.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement will draft a bill on the liability of TEC officials for abuse of power. The document will also provide for penalties for HQCJ employees for violating the medical examination procedure.