Ukraine

The russian federation is turning the occupied territories into ghettos where it is dangerous for Ukrainians to return home. Ivan Fedorov noted that russia allows only 10% of Ukrainians who are trying to visit relatives to pass through, while the property of the remaining 90% is promptly confiscated.

On Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of those who died in the struggle for Ukraine's independence. He laid flowers at the memorial signs, emphasizing that all the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the sake of Ukraine's freedom have forever gone down in the nation's history.

The SBI has completed a pre-trial investigation against three Kyiv law enforcement officers who illegally detained a Swiss citizen and a Ukrainian for 6 days in March 2022.

US inspectors arrived in Kyiv to oversee and ensure accountability of US military assistance to Ukraine.

Over the past 5 years, more than 600 cases of bullying have been recorded in Ukrainian schools, and by 2022, more than 140 cases per year. After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the number of cases almost halved.

An expert on possible abuses at the National Bank: how can we overcome Russia if we have not overcome ourselves.

According to British intelligence, from February 2022 to January 2023, Russia probably lost about 2,600 main battle tanks and 4,900 other armored vehicles in Ukraine. In 2023, Russia lost about 40% fewer armored vehicles than in 2022, likely due to more defensive positioning and the increasingly positional nature of the war.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto began talks in Uzhhorod aimed at normalizing Ukrainian-Hungarian relations.

In preparation for a possible russian attack on NATO countries, European militaries are calling for simplified bureaucratic procedures to allow for the rapid movement of troops and equipment between allies.

On the 106th anniversary of the battle near Kruti, Valeriy Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, honoured the memory of those who died in the fighting the Russian invaders in 1918. He drew parallels with the Ukrainian soldiers who today are again fighting the Russian invaders and defending the Russian occupiers. Russian invaders and defending Ukraine's freedom and independence.

Two former law enforcement officers were served suspicion notices for organizing the export and destruction of Berkut's "black company" weapons.

On the night of Monday, 29 January, Russian drones flew towards Ukraine's western border. The Ukrainian armed forces shot down all eight drones over the Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó will visit Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, where he is expected to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak. The purpose of the visit is to improve cooperation between Hungary and Ukraine.

Russia's Central Election Commission has registered Putin as a presidential candidate.

Ukraine and Germany have made progress in discussions on a security guarantee agreement. President Zelenskyy believes that a "powerful agreement" will be signed soon.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have stated that infantrymen are currently the most sought-after military specialists.

One person killed and three injured in a car collision in Chervonohrad.

Ukraine has enough electricity to meet demand, 4 units of TPP generating equipment in reserve.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has an army of one million. He noted that between 6.5 and 7.5 million Ukrainians have left the country since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

President Zelenskyy believes that a delay in US assistance to Ukraine could weaken European unity and NATO, embolden Putin, and undermine the policy of sanctions against Russian aggression.

President Zelenskyy said in an interview that it is possible to stop Russia, we must believe in the people, Ukraine, partners and peace, because any war ends. He believes that Russia can be stopped both geopolitically and financially

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 383,180 personnel and 6,290 tanks.

On January 29, 1918, about 300 young Ukrainian defenders were killed near Kruty, stopping the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv. Their sacrifice halted the offensive, allowing the Ukrainian government to sign the Brest Peace Treaty, which recognized Ukrainian statehood.

Pope Francis called for prayers for peace in Ukraine and other conflict zones during a meeting with pilgrims at the Vatican on Sunday. He also expressed concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the fate of migrants trying to cross the dangerous Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.

India, the world's largest arms importer, is trying to distance itself from Russia, its largest supplier, over concerns about the supply of components due to the war in Ukraine. This could push Moscow closer to China, which is a concern for India.

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak said that the war in Ukraine has no military solution and it is time to start peace talks with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, the EU and the US. This comes after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that life in Kyiv is "absolutely normal" despite recent Russian missile attacks.

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has begun delivering 100 Trinity drones of various models to Ukraine to help the Ukrainian military reconnoiter enemy positions. The company is donating drones worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Russian occupiers in Melitopol awarded local cultural figures, including employees of museums, clubs, libraries and creative teams, with plastic bags with souvenirs and framed certificates. Such attention is aimed at promoting Russian culture and mobilizing support for the ruling party of Russia.

The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is conducting unannounced inspections of territorial recruitment centers, revealing numerous violations. Defense Minister Umerov thanked the law enforcement agencies for their cooperation in correcting the shortcomings.