NABU returned UAH 680 million to the budget, having received UAH 2. 6 billion for its own maintenance, an expert said.
A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.
Tina Karol responded to criticism regarding her new song, explaining that the composition's goal is to unite people and emphasize human warmth. She apologized for the "painful meme" that arose from her words.
86,000 families in Kyiv region remain without electricity after the night shelling. As a result of the Russian attack, a 50-year-old man was killed, and 15 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Volodymyr Petrov has been dismissed from the position of leading specialist in the communications department of the NMMC. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has launched an official investigation into the cemetery's management due to "fake reservations."
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Kaja Kallas strengthening pressure on Russia. Efforts to force Russia to end the war will be coordinated at the EU Council on January 21.
Kyiv City Council deputy Yevhen Kuzmenko broke his spine after falling on black ice in Kyiv. He criticized the work of city services and management companies.
Donald Trump criticized the UK's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a "great folly. " He linked it to ambitions for Greenland and called on Denmark to "do the right thing."
The mayor of Dnipro appealed to the country's leadership with a call to stop lying about “national unity, invincibility, and reformatting of power. ”
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
Donald Trump posted screenshots of text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte on the Truth Social network. The French President proposes a G7 meeting in Paris and expresses misunderstanding regarding Greenland. Macron also suggested inviting Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to participate.
A new training course, "Cyber Hygiene 2. 0," has been launched in the "Army+" application for military personnel of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. It teaches safe work in the digital environment and reduces the risks of information leakage.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov as Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will be responsible for the development of small air defense and scaling up the experience of combating drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Romanian counterpart Oana Toiu at the World Economic Forum. Sybiha handed over a list of urgent needs for the restoration of energy supply and heating in Ukraine.
The media also quoted the Danish Foreign Minister, who stated that Donald Trump "will never be able to achieve" his goals through pressure.
Ukraine national team forward Artem Dovbyk underwent surgery after an injury sustained in the match against Lecce. The recovery period is unknown, but his participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is questionable.
Taras Topolya filed a police report regarding the dissemination of private materials belonging to his ex-wife, Alyosha. He urged people not to share these videos and suggested that the person behind this has been stalking their family for years.
A Greenlandic tourism company has withdrawn an invitation to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry after objections from a dog sled racing association. The association considers external political pressure and the participation of foreign politicians in traditional races unacceptable.
Bookmakers have identified the leader of the National Selection for "Eurovision 2026" with a 44% chance of winning. Jerry Heil tops the list, while LELÉKA and Monokate take second and third places, respectively.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) hearing on the pre-trial detention of Yulia Tymoshenko has been adjourned until January 20. The judge decided to hold it in camera, which caused outrage among Tymoshenko's lawyers and herself.
Donald Trump stated that Denmark had ignored NATO's warnings about security risks in Greenland for 20 years. Now, the US must resolve this issue on its own.
A 23-year-old Kyiv resident was detained for extorting money from singer Alyosha (Olena Topolia) for not distributing intimate videos. The singer contacted the police, and the videos are already circulating online.
Tina Karol released a new song on TikTok with the words "We have no light, but we have warmth. We have no warmth, but we have goodness." The video and lyrics sparked active discussions among social media users.
Threads has overtaken X in terms of daily active users on its mobile app, reaching 141. 5 million compared to X's 125 million. However, X remains the leader in web browsers.
Oil prices rose after Iran suppressed protests, which reduced the likelihood of US intervention. Brent rose by 0.09%, WTI by 0.15%.
Republican lawmakers are resisting President Trump's intentions regarding Greenland, fearing a threat to NATO. They are taking steps to prevent conflict with Denmark.
On the night of January 17, dozens of aerial objects from Belarus entered Polish airspace. The Polish National Security Bureau considers this a possible provocation under the guise of smuggling.
Distorted information about a French TV channel's story discrediting the activities of Ukrainian intelligence is being spread on social media. This information has no objective basis and is a fake being spread by Kremlin bot farms.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council warns about fake fuel promo codes. Scammers offer 10 liters of fuel for a subscription, gaining access to accounts through phishing pages.
Kaja Kallas reacted to Trump's tariff threats over European countries' stance on Greenland. She noted that disputes between allies benefit China and Russia.
