Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko died at the age of 70 from brain cancer. Her son Volodymyr Kryzhanivskyi reported that the disease was incurable.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó agreed with the words of his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha that Hungary is the only obstacle to Ukraine's accession to the EU. Szijjártó stated that as long as they are in power, Ukraine will not become a member of the European Union.
Users of American TikTok are reporting outages in the app, prompting them to switch to alternative applications. The problems arose due to a power outage at one of Oracle's data centers.
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, damaging a port in Odesa region and leaving part of Kryvyi Rih without heat supply. Two people died in Kyiv region, and there are also injured in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih.
Odesa region suffered another Russian strike overnight, three people were injured, one hospitalized. A day of mourning has been declared in Odesa for the victims of the previous attack.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Elon Musk to prevent Russians from using Starlink for attacks on Ukraine. He noted that making money from war crimes could harm Musk's brand.
France will ban civil servants from using American video conferencing platforms. This decision is part of efforts to transfer government activities to its own technological platform.
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.
