Zelensky proposes appointing Shmyhal as Ukraine's energy minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed appointing Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and minister of energy.
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Ukraine updates European partners on bilateral U.S. military cooperation – General Staff Chief
Ukraine and the United States conducted bilateral work at the level of the General Staffs and agreed on a separate military document; today, similar work is being carried out with European colleagues to align all aspects of a peace agreement.
Maduro to face justice for his crimes – U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, commenting on reports from Venezuela following the announcement of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, said that “the tyrant will finally face justice for his crimes.”
Polish PM Tusk says U.S. attack on Venezuela has global impact
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that today’s U.S. strike on Venezuela affects the entire world.
Trump confirms U.S. strike on Venezuela, says Maduro captured
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the United States have carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country.”
Advisers on national security from European countries, NATO, European Council, European Commission representatives arrive in Kyiv
Advisers on national security from European countries, as well as representatives of NATO, the European Council, and the European Commission, have arrived in Kyiv.
Petr Pavel to discuss anti-Ukrainian statement by Speaker Okamura with Czech government
Czech President Petr Pavel plans to discuss with the prime minister the situation surrounding statements made by the Speaker of the lower house of parliament, Tomio Okamura, regarding Ukraine.
US senator urges Trump to seize Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers
Leading U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Coons has urged President Donald Trump to extend the practice of seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan oil to vessels transporting oil from Russia.
02 January 2026
Sybiha supports Ukrainian ambassador who criticized Czech speaker's remarks about Ukraine
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected criticism by the Czech foreign minister directed at Ukraine's Ambassador Vasyl Zvarych over his response to statements by the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, about Ukraine.
Budanov officially appointed Head of Presidential Office, Ivashchenko takes over HUR
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Kyrylo Budanov from the post of Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and appointed him Head of the Presidential Office. Oleh Ivashchenko has officially become Chief of the HUR.
Ukrainian diplomats do not interfere in internal affairs of Czech Republic, says ambassador
Ukrainian diplomacy does not interfere in the internal affairs of the Czech Republic, but cannot fail to respond to the rude statements made by a representative of the Czech authorities.
Coalition of volunteers: Delegation from Poland to arrive in Kyiv on Saturdфay
Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland, Security Advisor to the Polish Prime Minister Robert Kupecki will head the Polish delegation at the talks of national security advisors of the Coalition of the Willing, which will take place on January 3 in Ukraine.
Babiš to examine situation with ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš promises to carefully consider the ammunition initiative for Ukraine and other projects of the Ministry of Defense and plans to comment on issues related to external security on his own in the future.
Oleh Ivashchenko to head Defense Intelligence of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU) Oleh Ivashchenko will continue serving the country in a position within the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. The Office of the President clarified that Ivashchenko will lead the DIU.
Russia’s breakup real scenario – Europe must be prepared, Austrian Pan-European Movement President says
The collapse of the Russian Federation is a realistic scenario, given the colonial nature of the Russian state, and Europe needs to be prepared for it.
Zelensky prepares SBI overhaul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed that proposals to update the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) be prepared and promptly submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Useful idiot or FSB agent: Stefanchuk responds to New Year's address by Speaker of Czech Chamber of Deputies
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, responded to the New Year's address by the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, Tomio Okamura, and stressed that it is a striking example of ignorance, manipulation, and cynicism.
Zelensky offers Budanov to head Office of President
President Volodymyr Zelensky offered Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, to head the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Secure borders, army, and aid to Ukrainians: Tusk names ten achievements of Poland in 2025
In his New Year's video address to Europeans, released on January 1, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk named 10 achievements of the country to be proud of, including aid to Ukrainians.
FM Sybiha discusses Ukraine’s EU accession with Cypriot Foreign Minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos the promotion of Ukraine's accession during his country's presidency of the European Union, bilateral cooperation, and energy security.
01 January 2026
Zelensky briefs president of Cyprus on details of Ukraine's contacts with US partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides of new details regarding Ukraine's contacts with American partners and briefed him on the overall diplomatic situation.
Some members of Coalition of Willing ready for presence on Ukrainian territory – Zhovkva
Among the countries of the Coalition of the Willing, there are those prepared for "certain forms of their presence" on the territory of Ukraine after a ceasefire is achieved.
Fico criticizes Europeans for 'unwillingness' to end war in Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in his New Year address criticized Europeans for their alleged unwillingness to put an end to the war in Ukraine, and Slovaks for disagreeing with his course.
Umerov, Fidan discuss return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity in Ankara
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the security situation and the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity during a meeting in Ankara.
Stubb: Part of peace agreement may be unfair to Ukraine
Some points of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia may not correspond to the idea of justice.
Ukraine’s National Development Institution begins operations to finance reconstruction
On January 1, Ukraine launched the National Development Institution (NDI), which will provide micro, small, and medium-sized businesses with access to preferential financing through partner banks.
Decision to end war without de-occupation of Crimea to weaken international law – expert
Any political or diplomatic decision aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine without de-occupying Crimea will inevitably undermine the principles of international law and reinforce the dangerous practice of legitimizing border changes through the use of force, which poses a serious threat to other states.
Zelensky in his New Year address: We want war to end, not Ukraine to end
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine above all seeks peace, but not at the cost of its statehood.
Drone debris shown by Russia cannot serve as proof of 'attack on Putin's residence' - CCD
The "drone debris" presented by Russia, allegedly from a drone that allegedly attacked Putin's residence in Valdai, cannot be considered evidence of any attack, as their origin is unclear.