Zelensky to young Ukrainians: We are grateful to you for being in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that young people provide motivation and energy to fight for Ukraine.
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23 January 2026
Interior Ministry reveals details of divers’ special operation at Kyiv CHP plant
A team of divers from the Special-Purpose Emergency Rescue Unit of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) in the Cherkasy region was involved in eliminating the consequences of damage to a hydraulic structure that cools the equipment of one of Kyiv’s combined heat and power (CHP) plants.
Nearly 60% of Ukrainians use digital government services, most often through Diia
In 2025, the share of people in Ukraine using electronic government services rose to 59%, and half of these users most often chose services provided through Diia.
Poland sends additional generators and heaters to Ukraine
Poland is urgently expanding humanitarian aid to Ukraine in connection with large-scale problems with energy supplies.
Czech residents raise hundreds of thousands of euros in one day for generators for Kyiv
The Czech initiative "Gift for Putin" ("Darek pro Putina") has raised about EUR 627,000 for generators for Kyiv, which is suffering from Russia's terrorist strikes on the energy sector.
Church should not demonize AI – Head of UGCC
Artificial intelligence is an objective phenomenon of modern life that humanity cannot escape, and the Church’s task is not to demonize it but to provide moral reflection and promote the responsible use of new technologies for the benefit of people.
22 January 2026
Elimination of strike consequences at Kyiv thermal plant: Divers operate at -15°C
Divers from the State Emergency Service carried out a unique underwater special operation in 15-degree frost to eliminate the consequences of a Russian military strike on one of Kyiv's thermal power plants.
Ukrainian polar researchers form chain of unity near Akademik Vernadsky station
Ukrainian polar researchers marked the Day of Unity by forming a chain of unity near the Akademik Vernadsky Research Station in Antarctica.
Zelensky congratulates Ukrainians on Unity Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky published a video greeting on the occasion of Unity Day in Ukraine.
21 January 2026
Kyiv may move to strict but predictable blackout schedules in coming days – Shmyhal
Energy specialists have developed a number of technical solutions that will allow the city to shift from emergency outages to strict but predictable power outage schedules in Kyiv.
Restoration of electric transport in Kyiv complicated by accidents - KCMA
The return of ground electric transport in Kyiv to full operation is complicated by numerous accidents and weather conditions.
KCMA does not confirm that 600,000 residents have left Kyiv
The information about 600,000 people leaving Kyiv after the shelling on January 9 has not been confirmed by any unit of the Kyiv City Military Administration.
About 19,000 civilians remain in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region
About 19,000 civilians, including 200 children, remain in the shelled town of Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast, where the situation is currently the most difficult.
Polish government changing rules for assistance to Ukrainian refugees
The Polish government is changing the rules for providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees. A special law introduced after the start of the war in Ukraine is gradually being rolled back, and access to medical services will be limited.
Blockade of Dołhobyczów checkpoint: Border guards have no official confirmation from Poland
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Polish side of possible traffic restrictions at the Dołhobyczów checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border on January 23.
Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition to be led by woman for first time
The 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition will be headed by Anzhelika Hanchuk, marking the first time a woman has led a Ukrainian Antarctic expedition.
Russia planning to introduce AI-powered internet traffic censorship – CCD
Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) plans to launch an artificial intelligence-based internet traffic censorship system in 2026, with 2.27 billion rubles allocated for the project.
Russia spreads about 400 posts about “decline of West” in one day — SPRAVDI
On January 19, there was a massive wave of disinformation aimed at discrediting Ukraine's Western allies.
Orphaned Ukrainian children attend “Witch of Konotop” performance in Łódź
On Monday, January 19, the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater presented the legendary production “The Witch of Konotop” by director Ivan Uryvsky in the Polish city of Łódź. The performance was a special event for evacuated Ukrainian children.
Government allocates UAH 1B for shelters in kindergartens
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion in subsidies to local budgets for the construction of shelters in preschool educational institutions.
20 January 2026
Unity March to take place in Frankfurt on Ukraine’s Unity Day
On January 22, the Ukrainian community in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) will celebrate Ukrainian Unity Day with a rally and a symbolic march through the city's central streets to demonstrate their unbreakable unity with their homeland.
Ukraine honors defenders of Donetsk Airport today
On January 20, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Donetsk Airport.
Schools in Odesa switch to remote learning due to cold weather
Due to low temperatures, 23 schools in Odesa have temporarily switched to remote learning.
19 January 2026
Ukraine House in Davos presents “Messages from front line”
A group of Ukrainian military personnel and veterans will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as part of the “Messages from the Front Line” initiative.
60 teams of power engineers work to restore power in Kyiv
Network restrictions remain in place in Kyiv, with 60 teams of power engineers working to restore power.
Mural depicting slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska appears in New York
In Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, a mural has been created in honor of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was killed in August 2025 at a light rail station in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ukraine faces black ice and fog as temperatures fall to -20°C
On Monday, January 19, no precipitation is forecast in Ukraine, with icy roads in some places and fog in others.
18 January 2026
Almost 58,000 people work in repair teams at energy facilities – Zelensky
Nearly 58,000 people are working around the clock in repair teams on power grids and generation facilities.
Police increase number of patrols amid energy emergency
Amid an emergency situation in the energy sector, police are increasing the number of patrols.
Sumy Vodokanal switches to emergency power, water supplied on schedule
On January 18, facilities belonging to the municipal water utility in Sumy were switched to emergency backup power.