Ukraine
On January 19, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, without precipitation, except for Crimea, where light snow will fall. The daytime temperature will be 8-13° below zero, in the south and southeast 5-10° below zero.
The Kremlin is preparing the Russian population for a rejection of peace, using Medvedchuk's statements about the absence of peace in Ukraine in 2026. This is happening against the backdrop of negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Europe.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Europeans would understand the benefits of the United States annexing Greenland. He emphasized that this would be the best solution for Greenland, Europe, and the US.
A 70-year-old woman in Kharkiv sustained fatal injuries while tubing. The incident occurred in the Nemyshlianskyi district, and her body was found in the snow.
On January 18, 126 combat engagements were recorded at the front, the enemy carried out 78 air strikes and used 5355 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 39 attacks were repelled and 106 occupiers were eliminated.
Russia is not slowing down the pace of production of attack UAVs and plans to increase it. This threatens Ukraine and the European part of NATO, as Russian drones will be the first to cross the border with the Alliance.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will work next week on new pressure and a clear global stance on Russia. He noted that Russia is not interested in diplomacy but is focused on missile attacks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a list of dangerous items prohibited on the territory and premises of general secondary education institutions. It includes weapons, explosives, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products.
The Ukrainian and American delegations agreed to continue negotiations in Davos. Over two days in the US, economic development, a prosperity plan, and security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine will hold another hearing in the case of the leader of the "Batkivshchyna" party, Yulia Tymoshenko. She is suspected of offering undue benefits to people's deputies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that almost 58,000 people are involved in repair crews on power grids and generation facilities. For Kyiv, 50 additional brigades have been brought in from other regions of the country.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Denmark is trying to persuade Donald Trump to abandon the idea of owning Greenland. A working group will be established to explore a diplomatic path.
On January 19, hourly power outage schedules and power limitations for industrial consumers will be in effect in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Italy will provide Ukraine with a batch of heating equipment for regions affected by Russian terror. The country will receive 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW.
The National Police has increased the number of patrols, especially at night, to maintain order and prevent crimes. Law enforcement officers urge citizens not to leave home unnecessarily at night and to carry identification documents.
Distorted information about a French TV channel's story discrediting the activities of Ukrainian intelligence is being spread on social media. This information has no objective basis and is a fake being spread by Kremlin bot farms.
The total number of combat engagements on the front has reached 69. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions.
The charity campaign "Warmth from Poland for Kyiv" has raised over 15 million hryvnias in three days. The funds will be used to purchase generators for homes and hospitals in Kyiv.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with partners the formats of their countries' participation in the implementation of security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussion also covered strengthening sanctions against Russia and military assistance to Ukraine.
The Czech Foreign Minister criticized President Pavel's proposal to provide Ukraine with L-159 aircraft without consulting the government. This proposal may reduce the likelihood of the aircraft being transferred.
Severe frosts are expected in Ukraine, reaching 22 degrees at night and 14 degrees during the day. The frosty weather will be without precipitation, but with black ice on the roads.
Ukraine is experiencing frosty weather due to Arctic air and an anticyclone. Forecaster Natalia Ptukha reported that in the coming nights, temperatures in the north of the country are expected to drop to -20 degrees Celsius, and in Khmelnytskyi and Vinnytsia regions, in some places, to -25.
From January 22, Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the train schedule, including suburban ones, to minimize delays. This is due to the increased intensity of traffic on the Fastiv section, which was affected by an enemy attack.
Repair work has begun on the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 backup power line near the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This became possible thanks to another ceasefire achieved through the mediation of the IAEA.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council warns about fake fuel promo codes. Scammers offer 10 liters of fuel for a subscription, gaining access to accounts through phishing pages.
On January 17, Russian occupiers attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses in Vovchansk and attacked Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the direction of Dehtiarne and Kruhle. Ukrainian units neutralized assault actions in the Kupyansk direction and repelled attacks in Velykoburlutske.
Since the beginning of the week, Russia has used more than 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called for increased aid to Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor.
On January 18, Ukraine remembers the victims of the Brovary plane crash that occurred three years ago. At that time, the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including Denys Monastyrskyi, and civilians died.
Ukrainian Kyrylo Marsak took 8th place at the European Figure Skating Championships, which is the best result for Ukraine in 26 years. He set three personal bests and secured two licenses for the next championship.
On January 17, pilots of the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 301 Russian occupiers and hit 987 enemy targets. In January, 5122 occupiers and 15480 targets were destroyed.