Ukraine

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has developed a video instruction on how to process tax invoices in the system. Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the State Tax Service, explained the criteria for blocking tax invoices and ways to avoid this problem.

A 46-year-old FSB agent was detained in Dnipro, who was collecting data on military facilities through his live-in girlfriend. The man was hiding from mobilization and passing coordinates for missile strikes to the enemy.

The HACC released Yuriy Kormyshkin on bail of UAH 15 million with procedural obligations. The ex-deputy of the regional council is suspected of laundering UAH 20 million and declaring false information.

The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months after Hungary lifted the “reserve”. Budapest has received guarantees on energy security and negotiations with Ukraine on energy transit, the media reports.

The Shalimov Center offers cervical cancer screening according to the new procedure introduced in 2025. Every year, about 3000 cases of the disease are registered in Ukraine, and in 2023, 1075 women died of cervical cancer.

Two women organized a fake marriage scheme with brides with disabilities for $22,000. The organizers offered men to avoid mobilization by claiming a disability or a fictitious marriage.

At the end of January, Ukraine is expected to experience a heat peak with temperatures of up to +17° in some regions. Starting from January 31, temperatures are expected to drop and precipitation is expected.

Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC warns about phishing emails demanding to sign contracts and pay bills. The company reminds that only addresses with the domain @grmu.com.ua are official.

The Minister of Social Policy reported a minor impact of the suspension of US foreign aid on the social sector. Ukraine has support from European partners and the World Bank, which compensates for the restrictions.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Department denied foreign media reports about possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Heavy fighting continues at the front, with Russians conducting offensive operations in the East.

Russian troops for the first time began using new tactics near Pokrovsk, avoiding frontal attacks. The enemy is trying to encircle the city from the western side in small groups and cut off the supply routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Russian regions are significantly increasing one-time payments for signing a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry. The largest amount is offered in the Samara region - 4 million rubles (40 thousand US dollars).

Belarus is undergoing a transformation of its power system based on the Iranian model, which will lead to a transit of power. russia will try to maintain control, but new players are emerging - China and Turkey.

The winter session of PACE starts in Strasbourg, where Ukraine will be in the spotlight. Debates on a just peace, hearings on prisoners of war, and a presentation of Lviv as the European Youth Capital of 2025 are planned.

The EU plans to extend sanctions against Russia, and Hungary will stop its resistance to this decision. In exchange, the EU will provide guarantees for the bloc's energy security.

A petition for sanctions against Petro Poroshenko was registered on the President's website. The grounds for the sanctions include his participation in the creation of the Party of Regions and his ties to representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine is decreasing due to warming weather. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on powerful appliances at the same time from 8:00 to 20:00 to save electricity.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council will consider the situation in Ukraine as the first item on the agenda. The meeting will be held on January 27 under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas with the participation of Ukrainian Minister Andriy Sybiga.

The President of Ukraine called for preventing the Holocaust from happening again and fighting indifference. Zelenskyy, together with diplomats and rabbis, honored the memory of 6 million dead Jews.

Brent crude oil drops to $77. 97 after Trump calls on OPEC to cut prices to weaken Russia. Trump threatens sanctions and offers to meet with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.

The NACP and the Ministry of Health are working on preparing a declaration campaign for members of the new expert teams that replaced the MSEC on January 1. As of January 24, 12 full verifications of the declarations of the MSEC employees have been launched, of which 4 have already been completed.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 drones, 57 of which were shot down in 10 regions. The attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 92 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is set at 43.91 UAH/euro, and the dollar is trading at 41.84-41.87 UAH on the interbank market.

Over the last day, 166 combat engagements were registered, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 78 attacks. The enemy carried out 45 air strikes and fired over 5,000 times, using 2,155 kamikaze drones.

Dry weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from +3° to +13° across the country. It will be warmest in the south and west, with fog in the south-eastern regions in the morning.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1,430 occupants, 3 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed, and total personnel losses amounted to 831,620.

The Constitutional Court of Ukraine lost a quorum due to the expiration of the 9-year term of three judges on January 27. The Grand Chamber and the Second Senate of the CCU will not be able to hold meetings until new judges are appointed.

There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which is carrying Kalibr missiles. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, including 2 with cruise missiles, with a total volley of up to 26 missiles.

On January 27, the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered more than 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported a nighttime attack by Ukrainian drones in five regions. According to the ministry, 32 drones were intercepted over Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, Orel and Tver regions.