Ukraine

The leader of the Crimean Tatar people Mustafa Dzhemilev shared the details of a 40-minute conversation with Putin in 2014 about the annexation of Crimea. After this conversation, he was banned from entering Crimea for 5 years.

The owner of I&U Group, Serhiy Tarasov, has been put on the international wanted list on suspicion of misappropriating military land. The suspect is hiding abroad and has hired lobbyists in the United States to protect his reputation.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health will discuss the upcoming draft law on the pharmaceutical market.

In 2024, the environmental damage caused by Russian attacks on the Ministry of Defense facilities exceeded UAH 42 billion. Soil, air, and forests were most affected by missile and artillery strikes.

The government is working to implement the Strategy for Ensuring Children's Rights until 2028. The plan envisages increasing family-based care and improving services for children with disabilities.

Pro-Russian candidate Kelin Georgescu called Ukraine a “fictitious state” and claimed its territory. He believes that after the war, Ukraine will be divided between neighboring countries.

The Forpost brigade and other border guard units struck about 60 enemy positions in the Kharkiv region. Over the course of the day, 50 occupants were killed and 20 others were wounded.

The Romanian Air Force scrambled two F-16 fighter jets as Russian drones approached the border during the attack on Ukraine. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the Russian attacks and issued a public warning in Tulcea County.

The average pension in Ukraine as of the end of 2024 is UAH 5789, which is 7. 5% more than last year. Kyiv has the highest payments at UAH 8,017, while Ternopil region has the lowest at UAH 4,484.

Yevhenia Blyzniuk explained that the government should develop separate incentive packages for different groups of refugees. According to her, the easiest way to return Ukrainians from Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria is through logistical proximity.

A Russian drone attack on a residential high-rise in Sumy killed 4 people and wounded 9. The President called on the world to keep up the pressure on Russia for its terror against Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada will today register a bill to extend the period of the military medical examination until June 5 for those with limited fitness. The document is scheduled to be considered by the end of February.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 81 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The attack damaged facilities in several regions.

European officials are discussing the possibility of resuming imports of Russian pipeline gas as part of a peace settlement. Germany and Hungary support the initiative to reduce energy prices.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9294 UAH/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 9 kopecks. The dollar is traded in exchange offices at UAH 42.05-42.10, and the euro at UAH 43.90-44.10.

Over the last day, 158 combat engagements were registered, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 72 attacks. The enemy carried out 43 air strikes and fired over 5,300 times.

On January 30, a low-power atmospheric front with fog will pass through Ukraine in the morning. The temperature at night will be 0...+5°C, during the day up to +11°C, in the south of Odesa region and in the Crimea up to +16°C.

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1270 occupants. Also, 4 tanks, 17 artillery systems, 54 UAVs and other enemy military equipment were destroyed.

The German Budget Committee urged the Minister of Finance to approve additional military aid to Ukraine worth 3 billion euros.

On January 30, the School Day of Nonviolence and Peace, the Day of the Specialist of the Military and Social Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen NASA Astronauts are celebrated. Orthodox Christians also celebrate the Trinity Sunday.

A rocket attack on a multi-storey building in Sumy injured 9 people. Rescuers evacuated 118 residents, and four people, including a child, were rescued from the rubble.

In the occupied territories, starting in 2025, pensions will be paid only to holders of Russian passports. The occupation authorities are using financial pressure to force passportization of the population.

As a result of a nighttime drone strike on a high-rise building in Sumy, 7 civilians were injured, including one child. Rescuers and medics are working at the scene, and a headquarters for helping the victims has been organized.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided step-by-step instructions on how to act in the event of a missing person under special circumstances. The main points of appeal and warnings regarding the dissemination of information about missing soldiers were identified.

"Shakhtar" lost to "Borussia" Dortmund 1-3 in the decisive match. The seven points gained were not enough to qualify for the playoffs.

Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's new trade envoy to Ukraine. He will be looking for trade and investment opportunities for British businesses.

Over the last day, 152 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most enemy attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 67 attempts to break through near 12 localities.

The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.

The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.

The White House press secretary clarified that only the OMB memorandum has been rescinded, not the federal funding freeze. The President's executive orders on federal funding remain in effect and will be enforced.