On January 13, frosts up to -20° at night in the north and -6-14° during the day across the country are expected in Ukraine. Black ice on the roads, snow in the west.
The Prosecutor General's Office is stepping up its efforts to combat human trafficking. In 2025, 162 criminal offenses were registered, which is 47.1% more than in 2024.
The Ministry of Culture has updated the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, adding three elements related to the traditions of Bukovyna and the Lemko community. These additions include Easter ritual breads, kyselytsia (a traditional dish), and the kryvulka (a women's chest ornament).
Starting from February 1, 2026, a new procedure for affixing an apostille to official documents will come into force in Ukraine. The cost of the service will also increase from January 1, 2026.
US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has no cards. Instead, according to the American leader, Zelenskyy has Donald Trump.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that the EU and India could sign a free trade agreement by the end of January after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The presidents of the European Commission and the European Council will visit India to sign the agreement if it is finally agreed upon.
MHP Laboratory Center accredited as a provider of laboratory proficiency testing.
Estonia has banned 261 Russian militants who fought against Ukraine from entering the country. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that this is just the beginning and called on other countries to follow suit.
Finnish authorities have lifted the arrest of the vessel Fitburg, which was detained on suspicion of sabotaging the Helsinki-Estonia telecommunications cable. Police have completed their work on board, but some crew members are prohibited from leaving Finland.
Serhiy Derkach, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development, ignores data regarding Ihor Zelinsky, a candidate for the head of the State Aviation Service. Journalistic investigations indicate possible harm to national security from his previous activities.
Ukraine has launched its first 5G pilot in Lviv, achieving speeds of approximately 500 Mbps. Borodianka and Kharkiv will be the next cities.
On January 12, believers honor the memory of the holy martyr Tatiana of Rome. This holiday has deep spiritual roots and folk traditions.
The Ministry of Health may revoke two more medical licenses of the Odrex clinic due to violations of licensing conditions. This concerns LLC "Medical House "Odrex" and LLC "Center of Medicine", which are involved in a number of criminal cases.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Kyiv to discuss mutually beneficial cooperation. The meeting began with a tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
Dmytro Shepiuk won the giant slalom at the competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo, setting a national record. He became the first junior in the history of Ukraine to fulfill the standard of an international master of sports.
Due to a new Russian attack, power outages affected 7 regions of Ukraine. Emergency blackouts are in effect in Kyiv and 4 oblasts, and bad weather has caused power disruptions in 4 oblasts.
In 2025, the SBI sent over 7,000 indictments to court against 7,900 individuals. Among them are 6 people's deputies, 5 former members of the Cabinet of Ministers, and 1,500 law enforcement officers.
On January 12, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Political Prisoner Day, initiated in 1975 by Vyacheslav Chornovil. This day honors Ukrainians who suffered for their beliefs, particularly during the repressions of 1972 and the ongoing Russian aggression.
The drone is controlled by an operator in real time and uses Chinese components.
Russia's war against Ukraine has been ongoing for 1418 days, exceeding the duration of World War II from 1941-1945. Russia has not achieved its strategic goals, suffering over 1.2 million casualties.
In the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of Chernihiv region, enemy shelling damaged an energy facility. A number of settlements were left without electricity.
Queues for entry into Ukraine have been recorded at the Krakevets and Shehyni checkpoints. 210 cars and 18 buses are waiting for passage.
In December 2025, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 32. 8 thousand electric vehicles, which is 8.6 times more than a year earlier. Throughout 2025, over 110.2 thousand zero-emission vehicles were registered.
Over the past day, 219 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy launched 53 air strikes and carried out 2941 shelling attacks.
On the night of January 12, explosions were heard in Crimea, with the main strike targeting the Belbek military airfield near Sevastopol. After the explosions, a glow was observed, and an air raid alert was declared in Sevastopol.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 12, 2026. In one day, 1060 invaders, 21 artillery systems and almost 100 vehicles were eliminated.
The Pope called on the international community and the aggressor to stop attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, as the intensifying cold makes these attacks particularly painful. The Pontiff prays for the victims and calls for an end to violence and renewed efforts for peace.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that after the development of a peace plan and security guarantees for Ukraine, Russia must demonstrate its interest in ending the war. The 20-point peace plan was discussed by Zelenskyy and Trump in 2025.
The UK Ministry of Defence is developing the Nightfall ballistic missile with a range of over 480 km for Ukraine. This will allow striking targets in Moscow.
As of January 11, there are communities in Ukraine where the energy situation remains extremely difficult. Repair work continues in Kyiv after the strike two days ago.
