Ukraine
The Zhovtnevyi District Court of Poltava has postponed for the second time the consideration of the motion to arrest former Defense Ministry official Oleksandr Liev due to the absence of a prosecutor. Liev, who is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns, denies all charges.
Medical protocols in Ukraine are not updated despite new international recommendations for the treatment of epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Molnlycke maintains a monopoly on the medical dressing market due to outdated guidelines.
The BES suspects the director of an Austrian company of financing Russia through a scheme with titanium raw materials. The woman organized the supply of strategic raw materials from Ukraine to Russian defense companies by undercutting prices.
Trump plans to reinstate the federal death penalty and cancel diversity initiatives on his first day in office. He will also require biological sex to be indicated in US passports.
ARMA has announced a major update of the seized assets register with a new design and functionality. Experts criticize the agency for incomplete data and lack of real changes in the registry.
Donald and Melania Trump's memcoins have become a sensation on the crypto market, impressing with a capitalization that exceeds the wealth of their founders. Launched on the Solana blockchain, $TRUMP and $MELANIA quickly gained popularity, demonstrating the unique capabilities of the crypto market, but remain high-risk assets that are more suitable for speculation than for stable investments.
A man who distributed communist symbols and justified Russian aggression on social media was detained in Kharkiv region. The suspect is charged with violating Articles 436-1 and 436-2 of the Criminal Code.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 64 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 29. Occupants continue to use aviation and artillery in eastern and southern Ukraine.
Former Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz called it a mistake to link Ukraine's accession to international organizations to the issue of exhumation in Volyn. He also noted that Zelenskyy's visit showed that this issue was not resolved.
A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on January 18 killed one person and injured 12. Rescuers have cleared 350 square meters of rubble and are searching for one more person.
The Unified State Register and the Civil Registry Office have been restored, so the Diia app again offers access to deeds, sole proprietorship services, employee booking, and other services.
US President Joe Biden has granted preventive pardons to key officials and congressmen. This decision is intended to protect them from possible politically motivated persecution by President-elect Trump.
The SBI detained the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Dmytro Riumshyn, for concealing the desertion of his subordinates. During a training exercise in France, 56 soldiers left the training grounds without permission due to command negligence.
A new episode of high treason is being investigated regarding Poroshenko's payment of taxes to the Russian budget for Sevmorzavod in occupied Crimea.
Hungarian Prime Minister announces the beginning of a second wave of right-wing political changes in Europe after Trump's rise to power. Orban plans to “occupy” Brussels and lift sanctions against Russia.
The SBU and the State Bureau of Investigation detained three high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for improperly organizing the defense of Kharkiv region. The commanders face up to 10 years in prison for negligence of duty and organization of the abandonment of the battlefield.
The law abolished the status of "limited fit" and introduces only two statuses: "fit" and "unfit. " Conscripts must undergo a re-medical examination by February 4, otherwise they will face a fine of up to UAH 25,500.
Refugees from Ukraine will receive a deferral from military service if they are employed in critical industries. The government is creating special job centers in Ukraine and abroad to facilitate the return of citizens.
A 3M62U locomotive used for logistics of the Russian army was burned at the Ruchye tram depot in St. Petersburg. The locomotive was completely burned out and cannot be restored.
The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv will consider the case of two suspects in the attempted murder of Serhii Dubrov. The hearing on the selection of a preventive measure will take place on January 21 at 10:30.
The SBI uncovered a scheme to purchase armored vehicle parts at inflated prices from the Armed Forces Logistics Forces. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 83 million, and three people were notified of suspicion.
MPs and the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied information about the possible mobilization of 18-year-old students after completing the CPE. In Ukraine, mobilization is possible only from the age of 25, even for those who have undergone military training.
Police in Kyiv region have launched an investigation into the desecration of the Ukrainian flag near a religious building in Bila Tserkva. Law enforcement officers are identifying the offender and looking for witnesses to the incident.
Today is the inauguration of Donald Trump, after which he plans to sign about 100 executive orders. The EU is preparing for potential changes in trade, climate policy, and its position on Ukraine.
An adaptive gym for veterans and people with disabilities was opened in Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has detained the former Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Borys Lebedtsov, on suspicion of causing 24 million hryvnia in damages to the state. The official concluded an unauthorized agreement for the purchase of computers without proper approvals.
Through the Diia portal, you can submit a claim for compensation for the death of close relatives to the International Registry. Applications are accepted for both civilian and military victims.
More than 20 houses were damaged by shelling in the Kharkiv region, and a 14-year-old girl was wounded. Evacuations continue due to the intense attacks, and over 70,000 facilities have been damaged during the war.
The Ministry of Justice has restored the operation of all state registers after the Russian cyberattack, and no Ukrainian data has been lost. New security measures are being introduced and a network of cybersecurity specialists is being created.
In the village of Zavadka, Lviv region, an ATV fell into the river because the driver lost control. An 8-year-old passenger was killed, and the 38-year-old driver was hospitalized with injuries.