Ukraine
President Zelenskyy instructed to increase electricity imports and declare an emergency in the energy sector. The Cabinet of Ministers will simplify the connection of backup energy equipment to the grids.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector. A headquarters has been established in Kyiv, and the First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy has been appointed as the head of operations.
In Odesa region, an 11-year-old boy was swinging a dog on a leash and threw it off a slope, treating it as a game. The police filed a report against his mother for failing to fulfill her parental duties; the animal was not harmed.
In the week from January 5 to 11, 2026, 121,497 people in Ukraine fell ill with ARVI, and 360 with COVID-19. The incidence of ARVI increased by 15.2%, and COVID-19 by 29.6%.
On January 15, scheduled power outages and power limitations for industrial consumers will be applied in all regions of Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Since the beginning of the day, 50 combat engagements have been recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled 13 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction and 10 in the Kostiantynivka direction.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on Russia's indigenous peoples, combining repression, control over international discourse, and disproportionate involvement in the war. In December 2025, 17 representatives of indigenous peoples who defended the rights of their communities were detained.
An investigation has been launched in Zakarpattia into the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized from a private dental clinic in Uzhhorod. The child was in intensive care for 9 days but died.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has provided a detailed explanation of the structure of monetary allowances for military personnel, which includes basic, additional, and combat payments. One-time and social payments are also provided to support personnel.
The joint work will focus on the development of basketball, new content initiatives, and strengthening communication around the teams.
People's Deputy Serhiy Vlasenko links the actions of law enforcement officers against representatives of "Batkivshchyna" with his activities as head of the Temporary Investigative Commission. He emphasizes that NABU and SAP are focused on PR and political persecution of critics, rather than on solving real corruption cases.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the new Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. Three key priorities were identified: air defense, strengthening the technological component, and resolving issues with the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs).
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" denied information about the introduction of gas supply restriction schedules in Khmelnytskyi region. The company stated that there are no restrictions and none are planned.
On January 12, Kyiv buried 20-year-old scout of the 3rd Assault Brigade Kyrylo Rudenko, call sign Kozyr, who died on December 11, 2025, in Donetsk region. He returned from the USA to Ukraine to defend the country.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that Ukraine has established fuel reserves, and operators have increased fuel imports. In Kyiv, retail chains operate on generators, and the State Emergency Service provides residential buildings with generators.
The European Commission has approved a legislative package for financial support to Ukraine for 2026-2027 totaling €90 billion. This support includes military aid and general budgetary support, as well as the possibility of using Russian assets.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Roman Kravets may replace him in the Verkhovna Rada.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii considers NABU's actions against Yulia Tymoshenko to be political persecution aimed at parliament and the state. He links this to criticism of anti-corruption bodies and the work of parliamentary commissions.
The General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General's Office is investigating a case regarding the possible seizure of property and the entry of false information by a former regional prosecutor. This concerns the circumstances of the registration of a disability pension and its amount.
The government has a real mechanism to seize $300 billion of Russian assets, but ignores it, - Kulyk.
On January 14, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine extended the period of general mobilization for another 90 days – until May 3, 2026. 312 people's deputies voted "for" this decision.
Yulia Tymoshenko publicly refuted the accusations of NABU and SAP, calling them political pressure. She stated that the search of the office took place without documents and with a violation of her rights.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law in Ukraine until May 4, 2026. 333 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Ihor Terekhov, head of the Association of Frontline Cities and Communities, stated that the introduction of VAT for sole proprietors threatens the closure of up to 25% of small businesses.
The Odesa private clinic "Odrex" is a defendant in 10 criminal proceedings. The investigations concern fraud, improper performance of duties by medical personnel, and premeditated murder.
Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, targeting Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. President Zelenskyy stated that the first priority is strengthening air defense, primarily with missiles for the systems.
This refers to fifty foreign machine tools that are operating for the Russian military-industrial complex. Among them are equipment of Czech, American, and Chinese production, which is used for manufacturing weapons.
NABU and SAP announced suspicion to the head of one of the parliamentary factions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. She is suspected of offering undue benefits to people's deputies.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of Donald Trump, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit is to promote a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
The most difficult situation in energy after Russian attacks remains in the capital region. In Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, outage schedules are not in effect, and there are also restrictions in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.