The Venezuelan president announced the detention of seven “mercenaries” - two Americans and five people from Ukraine and Colombia. Maduro did not provide evidence of the accusations, saying only that they were “high-caliber” specialists.
The Czech Republic plans to completely abandon the use of coal by 2033. By 2040, the share of nuclear power in the country will increase to 68% in the electricity generation structure.
67% of passengers are satisfied with the services of Ukrzaliznytsia in 2024, which is 4% more than last year. Passengers in children's (94%) and women's (83%) cars have the highest level of satisfaction.
A resident of Chernivtsi district was sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempting to smuggle three conscripts to Moldova. The men were found in the luggage compartment of a minibus while trying to cross the border.
A significant fuel oil spill occurred near the temporarily occupied Crimea, reaching Sevastopol and Yevpatoriya. There may be from 4 to 8 thousand tons of toxic substances in the sea, which threaten the ecosystem of the entire region.
Increased activity of attack drones was recorded in Ukrainian airspace in several regions. Drones are moving west and southwest across Chernihiv, Kyiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, and Cherkasy regions.
Eight Nordic countries have announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies on January 1, 2025. The NB8 countries praised the Moldovan authorities for their efforts to ensure energy stability.
Enemy troops advanced in Toretsk, Kurakhove, Novovasylivka, Sloviansk, Dvorichna and other localities. Enemy activity was also recorded in the area of Makhnovka.
The Ministers of Education of Ukraine and Bulgaria signed a cooperation agreement for the next 4 years. The document provides for academic mobility, teacher exchanges and support for national minorities.
In Kherson region on January 7, two civilians were killed and four others were injured as a result of hostile shelling from artillery and drones. Sixteen civilian objects, including residential buildings, were damaged.
Lloyd Austin will bring together the heads of 8 coalition groups to develop a roadmap for strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities until 2027. The meeting will focus on aviation, armored vehicles, air defense and other areas of military assistance.
The first bill of the 119th Congress of the United States calls for recognizing the actions of the Russian Federation as genocide of the Ukrainian people. The document condemns Russia's war crimes and calls for support for Ukraine together with NATO and the EU.
On January 7, online voting for members of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defense took place despite DDoS attacks. Veteran Yuriy Hudymenko received the most votes (over 65 thousand).
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Karin Keller-Sutter and congratulated her on her new position. They discussed support for Ukraine, the Peace Summit and the Food from Ukraine program for Syria.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denies Hungary's claims that the cessation of russian gas transit will have a negative impact on prices. Most EU countries have already adapted to the new realities, except for a few, including Hungary.
Hostile troops conducted 159 combat engagements over the last day, with the most intense attacks in the Kurakhove sector. The highest number of assault actions was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector - 38 attempts to break through.
At the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv checkpoint, customs officers found 424 iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max hidden in a car. The driver tried to smuggle the phones through the “green corridor” to avoid declaring them.
In Lviv, a conflict between representatives of the RCC and a citizen without military documents escalated into a fight. The RCCC management suspended the officials involved and launched an internal investigation.
The President signed a law on creating and maintaining a list of terrorist organizations and groups. The SBU will compile a list of organizations that pose a threat to national security in Ukraine and abroad.
The Biden administration plans to announce the final military aid package for Ukraine during the January 9 Ramstein meeting.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the DPRK's missile launch and expressed solidarity with Japan and South Korea. The missile flew 1,500 kilometers at a speed 12 times faster than the speed of sound.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the new President of Switzerland Viola Amgerd. They discussed the possibility of jointly supplying Ukrainian food to Syria and organizing a Peace Summit.
Donald Trump said that he hopes to end the war in Ukraine in 6 months, changing his previous statement of 24 hours. He also acknowledged that the situation is more complicated than he had previously assumed.
In the Chernihiv region, a 66-year-old man and his 7-year-old grandson fell through the ice on the Sniv River. Witnesses heard cries for help but were unable to save them, and rescuers continue to search.
The President held a meeting on the negotiation process with the EU and expects a productive year for accession. Ukraine plans to open all negotiating clusters with the EU by 2025.
Donald Trump has announced the need to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP instead of the current 2%. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggests a possible increase in spending to 3% of GDP.
At the end of 2024, Ukraine received the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle from Rheinmetall. The vehicle is being tested by the Armed Forces of Ukraine for further serial production.
NATO is deploying up to 10 ships to the Baltic Sea to protect critical underwater infrastructure. The operation will last until April and is being carried out at the request of Finland and Estonia.
The draft of the new Labor Code provides for the right of employers to monitor work-related correspondence and install video surveillance. The control is possible only as a last resort and subject to informing employees.
President-elect of the USA Donald Trump stated that a meeting with Putin before January 20th may be inappropriate. Trump also emphasized that the war in Ukraine would not have started under his presidency.
