Ukraine

The President of Ukraine met with Marshal of the Polish Sejm Shimon Holovna in Krakow. The parties discussed military support, sanctions against Russia and EU accession, as well as planned meetings with EU leaders.

Chisinau will provide Transnistria with 3 million cubic meters of gas to maintain pressure in the system. The EU will allocate 30 million euros to purchase gas for electricity generation in the region.

There were 82 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 37 attacks. The enemy was active in the Kursk sector, where 11 combat engagements took place and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were dropped.

A 54-year-old resident of Kremenchuk, who drove a tanker truck into a checkpoint in September, will stand trial. As a result of the accident, police officer Serhiy Trum was killed, and two other people suffered moderate injuries.

A representative of the American Chamber of Commerce commented on the Ministry of Health's proposals for changes in the regulation of the pharmaceutical market. He described the specifics of drug regulation in the EU and called for a balanced approach in Ukraine.

Polish President Andrzej Duda called for dismantling the Nord Stream gas pipeline and not resuming Russian gas supplies to Europe. He emphasized that this poses a threat to Ukraine and Central European countries.

Hetmantsev's “White Business Club” got into a scandal by identifying companies with Russian ties and sanctioned persons. A third of the companies on the list do not meet the integrity criteria.

Over the past six months, 93 companies in Ukraine have fictitiously got rid of their Russian owners in violation of the legal ban. Half of them are registered in Kyiv, most of them are engaged in wholesale trade and participate in public tenders.

European diplomats express cautious optimism about Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.

Kyiv has developed recommendations for holding a nationwide minute of silence at 9:00 a. m. The announcement will be made via Kyiv Digital, public transportation, and public address systems in central squares.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine denied the information about Budanov's alleged words about threatening Ukraine's existence without negotiations. The agency called on the media not to disseminate unverified information from closed meetings.

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the southern part of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region to avoid encirclement. Defense forces are holding positions on the outskirts of the settlement, preventing further advances by the enemy.

The EU Council has officially extended economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2025. The restrictions cover trade, finance, energy, technology and other sectors.

A second underground school has been opened in Kharkiv, with 750 children already enrolled. When the second stage of construction is completed, the institution will be able to accommodate up to a thousand students.

PACE has approved an urgent debate on “European commitment to a just peace in Ukraine”. The debate and vote on the resolution are scheduled for Thursday during the winter session.

The Ministry of Social Policy plans to launch a funded pension system in 2026. The legislative framework and IT system for the state accumulation fund are currently being developed.

Russian troops are expanding their foothold on the western bank of the Oskil River in Kharkiv region. The occupiers are trying to capture Dvorichne and Zakhidne to put pressure on the logistics center of Kupyansk.

Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.

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).