Ukraine
78 Ukrainian universities are introducing "Winter Admission" to the zero year. The state will provide grants of up to 3000 hryvnias per month for certain categories of applicants.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Davos. This was announced by the President's communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn.
In Ternopil region, two local residents were charged with assault for beating a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman. The incident occurred on January 11 after a road accident escalated into a fight.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff stated that he is going to Moscow to discuss ending the war. He will meet with Putin on January 22, and the initiative for the meeting came from the Russian side.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his compatriots on Unity Day on January 22. He emphasized that the unity of Ukrainians stops the Russian army and preserves independence.
Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced significant progress in peace talks regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that "we're nearing the end" and expressed optimism.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 drones overnight, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Financial analyst Serhiy Fursa explained the hryvnia exchange rate fluctuations by seasonality and NBU policy. He advises Ukrainians not to rush to exchange offices, but to consider government bonds with an annual rate of 16%.
Russia's attacks on power substations in Ukraine threaten nuclear safety, ignoring IAEA warnings. This creates risks of power outages at Chornobyl and other nuclear power plants.
Three Ukrainian citizens, illegally detained in Venezuela, have been released. This was made possible thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and the support of the United States and European partners.
Due to the consequences of Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine's energy system. Previously published blackout schedules are temporarily not in effect.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on January 22 in Moscow to discuss a peace plan. Zelenskyy will also meet with Trump in Davos to discuss a peace agreement.
On January 22, warming from the Balkans is coming to Ukraine, Ukrhydrometcenter forecasts snowfalls in the southwest. Air temperature will vary by region, black ice on the roads.
The partisan movement ATESH reports on the transfer of the "Irish" and "Vile Eight" units to Crimea. These forces will be used to protect military facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks.
U. S. President Donald Trump today initiates the signing of the "Peace Council" charter in Davos, an alternative to the UN for resolving global conflicts. Over 25 countries will join, while European leaders express concern, and Ukraine is studying the format.
On January 22, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day in honor of the proclamation of the Act of Unification of the UPR and WUPR in 1919. This event became a symbol of Ukrainian state-building and unity.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on enemy losses as of January 22. In one day, 1,070 occupiers were eliminated, bringing the total number to over 1,230,810 people. The enemy suffered the greatest losses in artillery systems and vehicles.
Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that last December, Russia was losing about 1,000 servicemen killed daily. The total number of eliminated occupiers in December exceeded 30,000 people.
The Ukrainian delegation in Davos held meetings with BlackRock, and the Prime Ministers of Norway and Qatar. Economic development, post-war recovery, and security guarantees were discussed.
Japan will allocate $6 billion for humanitarian and technical support to Ukraine in 2026. Total aid from Japan since the beginning of the invasion has exceeded $15 billion.
Putin announced his readiness to allocate $1 billion from frozen assets to the "Peace Council. " He also commented on the situation around Greenland and negotiations regarding Ukraine.
During January 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian troops, with 140 combat engagements recorded. The largest number of attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk (33) and Huliaipole (31) directions.
The Central Election Commission proposes to establish a six-month transition period between the end of martial law and the start of the election process. This period will allow for preparations for elections, taking into account the consequences of the war and mass displacement.
US President Donald Trump stated in Davos that the US is moderately close to signing a peace agreement on Ukraine. He noted that the negotiation situation is improving, but the parties cannot reach an agreement simultaneously.
The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv canceled the house arrest of former Odesa mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov. His pre-trial detention measure was changed to personal recognizance.
On January 22, scheduled power outages and power restrictions for industry will be in effect throughout Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Ukrainian forward Danylo Sikan officially became a player of Belgian "Anderlecht", signing a contract until the summer of 2030. "Anderlecht" paid "Trabzonspor" about 4 million euros for the transfer of the 24-year-old forward.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's war against Ukraine remains Europe's key security concern. He called for not being distracted by other topics and to strengthen support for Kyiv.
Ukraine is organizing a meeting of the "Energy Ramstein" in the G7+ format. Denmark will allocate over 20 million euros, and Japan is preparing a package of equipment for the energy sector.