Shmyhal urges businesses to turn off outdoor lighting
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal called on businesses to turn off all outdoor lighting.
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16 January 2026
PM Svyrydenko shows energy workers restoring light and heat to Ukrainian homes
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko showed what the daily work of energy workers across the country looks like.
Lubinets invites leadership of International Committee of Red Cross to visit Ukraine
During a meeting in Geneva, Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets invited the ICRC leadership to visit Ukraine to see for themselves the consequences of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure.
Zelensky: Intelligence reports Russia preparing new massive strikes
According to intelligence reports, Russia is preparing for new massive strikes against Ukraine.
President on energy sector situation: Maximum resources being used
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky heard Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko's report on the situation in the energy sector.
Zelensky awards another 109 military personnel, 52 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state honors to 109 defenders of Ukraine, 52 of them posthumously.
Sixty-seven apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heat
In Kyiv, 67 apartment buildings remain without heating out of the 6,000 that lost heat supply following Russia's massive attack on January 9.
Europe should learn from Ukraine while preparing for war – British general
In a war for survival, any country must be ready to shift its economy to a wartime footing, and Europe should carefully study Ukraine's experience to strengthen its own defense readiness while continuing to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Ukrainian president meets with speaker of Latvia's Saeima
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Speaker of the Latvian Saeima Daiga Mierina. The discussions focused on the negotiation process to achieve peace, cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, joint production under the SAFE program, and partnership in advanced technologies.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district, casualties reported
Russian forces carried out attacks on the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, throughout the day, leaving people dead, injuring seven others, and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Zelensky, Lammy discuss energy support package for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy, during which the parties discussed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and support for the country.
Zelensky, Kubrakov discuss emergency in energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed aspects of an emergency situation in the energy sector in Ukrainian cities and communities during a meeting with Oleksandr Kubrakov, an advisor to the minister of defense.
Director suspected after Zaporizhzhia company supplies defective goggles to Ukraine army
Law enforcement agencies have served a notice of suspicion on the director of a Zaporizhzhia-based company that supplied defective ballistic goggles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces worth UAH 60 million.
Almost all parts of Mariupol left without electricity after explosion
Almost all part of Mariupol, temporarily occupied by the Russian army, and nearby settlements have been left without electricity after an explosion.
Poland ready to hand over four MiG-29 jets to Ukraine – Ambassador Bodnar
Poland is ready to transfer four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. They have already passed inspections, and the time and place for their delivery are now being determined.
Plant in Taganrog and ammunition depot in Prymorsk: General Staff clarified results of strikes on enemy targets
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian army ammunition depot in Prymorsk in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region and clarified the results of the strike on the Atlant Aero enterprise.
Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk damages three apartment buildings
In the early hours of January 16, Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, damaging three apartment buildings and warehouse facilities.
War update: 98 frontline clashes since morning, heaviest Russian pressure on Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, a total of 98 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing in six sectors. Russian forces continue to put the most pressure on the Pokrovsk sector, while also demonstrating increased activity in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Ukraine’s Embassy in Iran suspends operations
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Islamic Republic of Iran has temporarily suspended its operations due to a deterioration in the security situation.
Zelensky: Partner countries should allocate specific share in SAFE program for Ukraine
It is important that European partners allocate a specific share of the SAFE program in their countries specifically for Ukraine.
British general comments on idea of creating European army
The creation of a European army would require resolving a number of fundamental issues, which could take years.
Russian troops attack Nikopol, two dead and six wounded
On January 16, the Russian army shelled Nikopol with artillery. Two people were killed and six wounded.
Zelensky: Ukrainian delegation heading to U.S. to finalize security guarantees and recovery deal
The Ukrainian delegation is already en route to the United States, where meetings are scheduled with representatives of the U.S. President’s administration to strengthen political and security cooperation.
PM Svyrydenko: 17 transformer substations in Kyiv powered up using generators
Restoration work in the energy sector continues, with 17 transformer substations already restored in the capital.
It’s Russian oligarchs that could stop Putin, British general says
Russia’s history offers examples of leaders being forced to heed the influential elite and bring wars to an end.
“Energy Ramstein” to be held online, date yet to be determined
The Energy Ramstein meeting will be held online, with the date still to be determined.
Russia delaying peace talks, starting with humanitarian track – Zelensky
Ukraine holds the initiative in peace negotiations, while Russia is stalling them. In particular, the Russian side postponed a planned “1,000-for-1,000” prisoner exchange that was supposed to take place at the end of 2025.
Zelensky explains what he expects from Energy Ramstein
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects the Energy Ramstein to accelerate the delivery of aid from partners.
Court sets UAH 33M bail for Tymoshenko
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has ordered a preventive measure for MP Yulia Tymoshenko in the form of bail set at UAH 33 million.