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The opposition in the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic will continue its attempts to remove Tomio Okamura from the post of speaker due to his controversial statements.
Loan to Ukraine should put on pause skeptical voices
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Mykhailo Fedorov, who was appointed Minister of Defense today. The key topics of discussion were air defense, frontline supply, drone deliveries, and problems related to territorial recruitment centers (TCCs).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka praised Ukrainian innovations in the defense sector and prospects for cooperation with Ukraine in the field of anti-drone protection.
While Russia is focusing its attention on the war against Ukraine, its strategic allies around the world feel forgotten by the Kremlin.
In the European Parliament, leading trade lawmakers have postponed a decision on holding a vote on a trade deal with the United States because of threats by White House head Donald Trump to annex Greenland.
Finland, which recently withdrew from the Ottawa Convention, plans to begin developing and producing anti-personnel mines.
On Wednesday, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian ambassador over the use of violence against protesters in the country.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as first deputy prime minister and minister of energy.
Ukraine urgently needs to introduce new weapons, including drones, which will increase the depth of damage to the Russians.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's minister of defense.
Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna faction, reacted sharply from the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada to the suspicion, the delivery of which was confirmed today by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
The UK government is considering plans to use any oil seized from vessels of Russia's shadow fleet to help finance Ukraine's war effort.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified the leader of one parliamentary faction of suspicion in connection with offering unlawful benefits to members of parliament.
Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party, has categorically rejected all accusations.
13 January 2026
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have exposed the head of one of the parliamentary factions for attempting to bribe members of parliament in exchange for "correct" voting either "for" or "against" specific draft laws.
The Netherlands and its allies want at least €15 billion from the EU aid package to be spent on purchasing weapons from the United States or other countries outside the European Union.
Security guarantees for Ukraine must be reliable, especially given Russia’s history of falsely accusing its neighbors of attacks on its own territory – something that could happen again after a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed existing negotiating opportunities and the broader political context between Europe and the United States with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
At Ukraine's request, the OSCE will hold an emergency debate on Thursday, January 15, to consider Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and its disregard for U.S.-led peace efforts.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not support the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Energy.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has said that Russian terror in Ukraine continues even at extremely low temperatures of –10 to –20 degrees Celsius, but Putin is wrong to think he can break Ukrainians or weaken international support.
As of the morning of January 13, there was no information about any Ukrainian citizens killed, injured, or detained during the protests in Iran.
On January 13, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv ruled to extend the detention of Nestor Shufrych, an MP from the banned Opposition Platform – For Life party, until March 13, 2026, with the option of posting bail of more than UAH 33 million.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a report by First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Luhovskyi, has stated that 20% of Russia's shadow fleet vessels have halted operations, and Russia is now trying to compensate for these losses by involving new ships.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a proposal to parliament to appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's Minister of Defense.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the resignation of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Foreign intervention in Iran, which has a population of 90 million, could lead to destabilization and chaos in the region.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide discussed steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities during a meeting in Kyiv.