Ukraine
Indian Oil Corp purchased 7 million barrels of oil for March loading, including Brazilian oil from Petrobras. This is a step towards phasing out Russian oil and increasing imports from the Middle East.
Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a new daily train No. 26/25 Odesa-Rakhiv starting February 3. The route will pass through Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and other cities, offering carriages of various classes.
The total number of combat engagements on the front is 59. The enemy is actively operating in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole directions, having made 22, 22, and 11 attempts, respectively. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy launched one air strike and carried out 27 shellings.
The Royal Navy of Great Britain monitored Russian vessels in the English Channel as part of a two-day NATO operation. Two patrol ships intercepted the Russian warship "Boykiy" and the tanker MT General Skobelev.
Andriy Yarmolenko stated that this season will likely be his last in his career. The footballer also spoke about his coach, calling him the worst in his life, but then added that it was a joke.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that his country's parliament would not vote for Ukraine's accession to the EU for the next 100 years. Official Kyiv reacted, hinting that this plan is doomed to fail, as "the master in Moscow" will not last that long.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to expand the channels for receiving employment services, allowing applications through Diia and the ASC. An experimental project on electronic employment through the "Obriy" system has also been approved for two years.
On January 23, emergency blackouts were implemented in Ukraine due to the consequences of missile attacks and emergency repairs at generation facilities. Energy workers are working on restoration, and a return to scheduled outages is expected.
A meeting with agricultural producers from the Kyiv region, dedicated to the development of agro-processing, took place in Kyiv on January 22. Participants were presented with a catalog of Ukrainian manufacturers of equipment for agro-processing, and discussed state support programs and legislative initiatives.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Lithuania on January 25. The meeting will take place as part of the 163rd anniversary of the January Uprising of 1863.
President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators led by Rustem Umerov before the talks in Abu Dhabi. He agreed on the framework and expected outcome, and also promised to maintain constant contact with the team.
The Verkhovna Rada assures that internally displaced persons will have the opportunity to vote in national elections. The Central Election Commission and the parliamentary Working Group have developed mechanisms to ensure the electoral rights of IDPs, particularly regarding the identification of their place of residence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Donbas issue will be discussed on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. Delegations from Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will hold trilateral talks on the war.
In Kyiv, a doctor was detained who offered to smuggle a conscripted man to Romania for 20,000 euros. He promised to arrange border crossing outside the checkpoint, dressing the client in a border guard uniform.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced that 100 million tons of grain have been transported via the Ukrainian sea corridor. In total, 168.9 million tons of cargo have been moved through this route since September 2023.
The expert explained the record low level of trust in Poroshenko, Arestovych and Boyko.
In Zaporizhzhia, on Unity Day, a man damaged state symbols by breaking the flag mounts. Later, while intoxicated, he made a false call to the police, threatening them with a weapon.
The government has simplified the sale of sanctioned assets, which were seized into state ownership, at open auctions. Among them are the "Ocean Plaza" shopping center and a hotel in Bukovel; auctions will begin in March.
Lviv implements an adaptive sports project for veterans and people with disabilities. The NGO "Sports Club "Titans-Lviv" received UAH 400,000 for equipment procurement.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn reported that some teams have already arrived for peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Informal discussions between group representatives are possible.
Ukrainian TV presenter Lesia Nikitiuk will be one of the hosts of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026. Tymur Miroshnychenko will co-host the show with her, and Anna Tulyeva will host the pre-show.
Heorhiy Mankovsky, Director General of the Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, was awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class, and his deputy Serhiy Varbanets was awarded the Order "For Merit" 3rd class. The awards were given for a significant personal contribution to state building and conscientious performance of professional duty.
Polish farmers planned a strike on January 23 at the Dolhobyczów-Uhryniv checkpoint, but no lane blockages were recorded. About 30 people gathered near the border without official permits for the blockade.
In Abu Dhabi, trilateral peace talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine have reportedly begun. These are the first direct talks since 2022, where territorial issues will be discussed.
Former coach of Kyiv "Dynamo" Oleksiy Mykhailychenko beat a plumber who was restoring heat supply in the building. The police opened criminal proceedings on the fact of intentional minor bodily harm.
President Zelenskyy approved the updated composition of Ukraine's delegation for peace talks. It includes 10 officials, including Rustem Umerov as its head.
President Zelenskyy considers the creation of united European armed forces within 3-5 years to be realistic, but it depends on the pace of decision-making, access to components, and political will. He emphasized that Ukraine, with its combat experience, could become the basis of such an army.
The Russian Federation's security working group, consisting of military personnel, arrived in Abu Dhabi for negotiations. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev will continue negotiations with Steve Witkoff on economic issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine discussed with the US the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery. He emphasized that Russia is the aggressor, and these funds should be directed to compensate for the damage caused by its aggression.
Four regions of Ukraine are without power due to night attacks by Russia, and network restrictions are in effect in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and Odesa region. Emergency shutdowns have been implemented in most regions due to an overloaded energy system.