Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not support sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes gas transit. Ukraine stopped transiting Russian gas on January 1, 2025.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9751 UAH/USD, which is 7 kopecks stronger. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.90-42.40, and the euro at UAH 43.60-44.25.
Ukrainian farmers have raised potato prices to 20-30 UAH/kg due to reduced supply and storage problems. Current prices are 16% higher than last year, and experts predict further growth.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized at the seasonal level. Ukrenergo urges to limit the use of powerful electrical appliances from 8:00 to 20:00.
On the Alley of Glory in the Tereshkivska community, an unknown person cut down a poster depicting a fallen Ukrainian defender. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “hooliganism” and are looking for those involved.
European officials are trying to get the Trump administration to guarantee U. S. involvement in Ukraine's security. Allies agree that U.S. troops are necessary for the credibility of the peacekeeping force.
Donald Trump said that Zelensky was “no angel” and should not have allowed the war, as he could have made a deal. The US President also threatened Putin with new sanctions and declared his readiness to reach agreement with him.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 58 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces shot down 25 drones, with casualties in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
The U. S. Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense by a 51-49 vote. The final confirmation vote for the former Fox News host and U.S. military veteran will take place on Friday.
The HACCU Appeals Chamber dismissed Boguslaev's appeal and confirmed the confiscation of his assets in case No. 991/9618/24.
Cloudy weather with light sleet and rain is expected in Ukraine on January 24. Daytime temperatures will range from 0 to +11°C, with the warmest temperatures in the south.
EU gas stocks have fallen to 58. 5% compared to 74% last year.
Over the last day, 125 combat engagements took place, 63 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 58 air strikes, making over 5,000 attacks.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released data on Russian troop losses as of January 24. Over the past day, 1500 occupants, 2 tanks, 11 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment were destroyed.
Residential buildings in Fastiv district and Brovary were damaged by drone attacks, causing casualties. Rescuers evacuated 150 residents, three people were killed, and one victim is in hospital.
A year ago, a Russian Il-76 allegedly carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed in the Belgorod region. Russia blames Ukraine, but refuses to open an international investigation and does not provide evidence.
Medvedev visits Bryansk chemical plant to check on production after Ukrainian strikes. Kremlin reinforces air defense in border regions due to deteriorating economic situation and threat of new attacks.
January 24 is the Day of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, founded in 2004. The history of Ukrainian intelligence dates back to 1919, when the first foreign intelligence unit was created under the Ukrainian People's Republic.
“Ukrzaliznytsia has announced a contest for the best answer to the question about the lack of railroad connections with Crimea, Donetsk and Belarus. The company plans to use the best answer for official communication.
In Bukovyna, a criminal group headed by a deputy was exposed that smuggled men to Romania bypassing the border. According to the investigation, the cost of the service was from $4000 per person.
A 15-year-old girl reported to the police a rape that occurred last spring. The suspect, a 28-year-old man, was detained and faces criminal charges.
John Ratcliffe became the new CIA director after a vote in the US Senate with a result of 74 in favor and 25 against. Democrats expressed concerns about his political impartiality.
The BES detectives uncovered a tax evasion scheme involving the sale of 62 real estate properties. The developer sold apartments and parking spaces for cash, and then terminated the contracts by registering the property at lower prices.
Ukrainian troops repelled 12 attacks by Russian troops in the Kursk region. In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy carried out 63 offensives, eliminating 189 occupants and damaging equipment.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk supported the idea of paying the 800+ allowance only to working migrants who pay taxes. The proposal was put forward by Warsaw Mayor Trzaskowski regarding Ukrainians officially working in Poland.
In Kyiv, a group of girls beat a minor in Obolon district, and a video of the incident was posted on social media. The police identified the attackers and launched a pre-trial investigation under Article 126 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The media regulator has updated the list of banned websites Baskino, Filmix and HD REZKA, adding 86 new domains. As of today, 27 media services have been added to the list of services of the aggressor state.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine's StratCom denied MP Bezuhla's information about excessive bonuses to the command. In 2024, the Commander-in-Chief's incentive fund amounted to UAH 19 million for 426 servicemen of various categories.
An adviser to the head of the OP said that negotiations with Russia are possible only after it realizes its economic losses. The process will take place on the basis of consensus between Europe, the United States and Ukraine.
Sam Altman announced the launch of a free version of ChatGPT o3-mini. The new model will have improved thinking capabilities, and premium users will receive an unlimited number of requests.
