Ukraine
President Zelenskyy meets with British Prime Minister Starmer in Kyiv. The leaders honored the memory of Ukraine's fallen defenders on Mykhailivska Square.
Servicemen who stay in the ELF for up to three days will avoid criminal proceedings. Upon returning to service, they will be reinstated with all payments and benefits, and will be given the opportunity to choose a new unit.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no changes on the border with Belarus and no troop movements. Nevertheless, the direction remains threatened by Russia's influence on Belarus.
Ukraine's president said it is possible to end the war this year with Trump's help. According to Zelenskyy, the newly elected US president is able to put pressure on Russia and provide Ukraine with real security guarantees.
A newborn baby was found near garbage cans on Ternopilska Street in Khmelnytskyi. The police found that a 36-year-old local woman had given birth to a boy at home and left him on the street.
During his visit to Kyiv, Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's strong position. The British prime minister held his seventh meeting with Zelenskyy to sign a “100-year partnership” agreement.
The President of Ukraine stated that there are no secret negotiations with russia and emphasized the importance of maintaining the trust of partners. Before the start of diplomatic dialogue, Ukraine needs clear security guarantees.
Starting in 2026, BCG vaccination in Ukraine will be administered in the first 24 hours after birth instead of 48 hours. The schedule of pertussis and measles vaccinations will also be updated, and the HPV vaccine will be added to the calendar.
On the Kursk direction, Russia has lost up to 35,000 troops, including 4,000 soldiers from the DPRK. In total, there are 60 thousand Russian troops in this area.
The President confirmed the success of long-range strikes on weapons depots, equipment and control centers of the Russian Federation. Ukraine has a limited supply of long-range weapons to completely destroy all designated targets.
The President reported the most difficult situation in eastern Ukraine due to the large concentration of Russian troops. The brigades are only 60-70% equipped with weapons, but the enemy is suffering significant losses.
Ukrainian paratroopers and other units of the Defense Forces captured 27 enemy soldiers during an operation in the Kursk region. Among the prisoners are officers and soldiers from various units, including marines and airborne troops.
From 2026, free vaccination against the human papillomavirus will be introduced in Ukraine as part of the National Vaccination Calendar. The Ministry of Health also plans to introduce multicomponent vaccines and update vaccination schedules.
Elina Svitolina defeated American Caroline Dowlgade in the second round of the Australian Open with a score of 6-1, 6-4. Diana Jastremska also reached the third round of the tournament, defeating Danka Kovinic.
An adaptive club has been opened in Novoyavorivsk to provide training for military personnel, veterans and people with disabilities.
Ukrenergo reports that electricity consumption has stabilized at the seasonal level. Power engineers continue restoration work after the attacks and call for economical use of electricity from 8:00 to 20:00.
The SES officially denied the information about the mobilization of 50% of the service's employees. 90% of the SES personnel have reservations, including all employees of the rapid response units.
Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.
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.