Agents of the ATESH movement set fire to the transformer substation of the BUMMASH plant in Udmurtia, temporarily halting the operation of key workshops. The enterprise produces blanks and special alloys for the Russian military-industrial complex.
The American Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated Russia's total losses at 1. 2 million people, of whom 325,000 were killed. Ukraine lost up to 600,000 military personnel, of whom 100-140,000 were killed.
In the United States of America, snowy weather and frosts have been raging for many days, leading to "frost quakes" - a strange natural phenomenon.
TikTok has reached an out-of-court settlement with a 19-year-old Californian who accused the platform of intentionally fostering addiction and harming mental health. The terms of the agreement are confidential, but this is the second settlement in the case.
Donald Trump has raised import duties on goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the non-ratification of the agreement. This decision caused Hyundai and Kia shares to plummet, which could cost them $3.5 billion annually.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
The Hungarian government has launched a campaign to collect signatures against EU funding for Ukraine, arguing that it threatens to impoverish Hungarians. The campaign is unfolding ahead of elections where Orbán's party could lose its lead.
On January 28, a massive attack with explosions and air defense activity was recorded in Crimea. Hits on the Kacha and Saki airfields are reported, as well as the closure of the Kerch Bridge.
56-year-old Jennifer Lopez surprised fans by demonstrating her natural beauty without makeup. She showed how she applies cosmetics from her own JLo Beauty line.
Victoria Beckham received the honorary title of Knight of the National Order of Arts and Letters in Paris. She was supported by her husband David and children Cruz, Romeo, and Harper, while her eldest son Brooklyn was absent from the ceremony.
Czech President Petr Pavel reported an attempted blackmail by Foreign Minister Petr Mačinka regarding the appointment of a government member. He published text messages that he considers unacceptable.
Anatoly Anatolich's wife received a fine for a dirty license plate during a trip to bid farewell to a fallen defender of Ukraine. The showman is outraged by the situation, especially amid power and heating outages.
Every month, Ukrainians must submit electricity, gas, and water meter readings to avoid charges based on average consumption. For electricity, the optimal period is January 29-31 or February 1-3, 2026; for gas, it's from the 28th to the 5th of the following month; and for water, it's by the 28th of the current month.
The French National Assembly has approved a bill banning social media use for children under 15. This decision is driven by concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has called on opposition parties not to participate in parliamentary elections in order to unite forces against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. His Tisza party is 10% ahead of Orbán's Fidesz among decided voters.
Kyiv faces unstable electricity supply and risks to heating; critical facilities operate on generators, but residential areas are not guaranteed. The city receives assistance from international partners, but problems with infrastructure and winter preparations remain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. He emphasized that the indifference of others contributed to the catastrophe, and the world united to defeat the Nazis.
Georgia's leading opposition party expressed support for Yulia Tymoshenko.
The European Union and India have reached a free trade agreement that provides for a significant reduction in tariffs on cars and wine from the EU. This agreement is called the "mother of all deals."
Deputy White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly denied the Financial Times article regarding the requirements for security guarantees for Ukraine. She called the information “completely false.”
Russian State Duma deputy Andrey Svintsov proposes banning anonymity on the internet. Users will have to log in to social networks and messengers via a digital ID linked to their passport.
The "Kursk" troop grouping stated that no Russian FPV quadcopters were recorded over Sumy, and the video shows Ukrainian interceptor drones. These drones protect against enemy attack UAVs such as "Shahed" and "Geran."
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov stated that housing programs should become the engines of Ukraine's recovery, and their implementation should begin now. Accessibility for people and long-term loans at low interest rates are key conditions.
The police of Kyiv Oblast have launched a pre-trial investigation into possible violations of the conditions of keeping two bears in the Bila Tserkva district. Law enforcement officers learned about this from social media; the investigation is ongoing into the fact of cruel treatment of animals.
According to Nedzelskyi, Vynnyk actively supported the Ukrainian military, but the hate on social media and public pressure negatively affected the singer's physical condition.
TikTok US has updated its privacy policy, expanding data collection to include precise user location. This follows an agreement with American investors to avoid a ban.
Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva has been appointed Vice-President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She thanked the Ukrainian delegation for the nomination and support.
The European Union has launched an official investigation into the Grok chatbot over suspicions of creating manipulative sexualized images. Regulators will check the company's compliance with the Digital Services Act.
The CPD recorded a new peak in the activity of Russian information operations aimed at destabilizing the internal situation in Ukraine. The enemy uses bot networks to manipulate the topic of electricity shortages.
Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about "national resistance" in Kharkiv and the murder of a TCC serviceman. The Kharkiv Regional TCC and SP refutes this information, calling it an information provocation.
