Russian forces strike shopping center in Sumy
Russian invaders struck a shopping center in the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy on Friday, January 23.
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Russians attack critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region
During the night, amid an air raid alert, the Russian army attacked a critical infrastructure facility in the Zhytomyr region.
Russian troops trying to encircle Huliaipole – military spokesperson
Ukrainian forces recorded more than 35 combat engagements on the Huliaipole axis over the past day, while Russian troops intensified remote mining and air strikes on nearby settlements.
Sybiha to Orban: When Ukraine joins EU, we will frame your lies in Verkhovna Rada
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is convinced that no Hungarian parliament over the next 100 years will vote for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Russia used over $131M worth of drones, missiles in Jan 20 strike on Ukraine – HUR
In the massive overnight attack on Ukraine on January 20, the Russian army used 372 missiles and drones with a total value of more than $131 million, or over 10.2 billion rubles.
Rybne in Zaporizhzhia region under fire control of Defense Forces – spox Voloshyn
The Defense Forces of Ukraine withdrew from positions in the village of Rybne, Zaporizhzhia region, during a regrouping, but continue to keep it under fire control and do not allow Russian troops to entrench themselves there.
Zelensky holds consultations with Ukraine's negotiating team in UAE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed the agenda and the desired outcome of a trilateral meeting in the United Arab Emirates with Ukraine's negotiating team.
Russian troops strike border area of Kharkiv region, leaving two dead and three wounded
Two people were killed and three wounded as a result of a Russian strike on the Derhachi community in the Kharkiv region.
Polish farmers’ protest near Ukraine border ends, road not blocked – Consul Kuts
Polish farmers who gathered on January 23 for a public protest near the Dołhobyczów-Uhryniv border crossing close to the Poland-Ukraine border have concluded their action, and the road to the border was not blocked.
Russians attack agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region, wounding four
On January 23, Russian troops struck an agricultural enterprise in the village of Vertiivka, Chernihiv region, with drones, injuring four men.
France to provide Ukraine with 13 MW of electricity and generators – Barrot
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that Paris will soon provide Ukraine with the equivalent of 13 megawatts of electricity and around one hundred generators to support the country’s damaged energy infrastructure.
Some teams arrive in Abu Dhabi for negotiations, OP says
Some of the teams that will participate in the two-day talks have already arrived in Abu Dhabi, and certain discussions may have already begun.
Trump’s plans to seize Greenland thwarted by firm stance of Denmark and Europe – French General
U.S. President Donald Trump sought not merely to obtain additional military bases but entire territories in Greenland; however, he was forced to back down due to the firm position of Denmark and Europe’s unity. At the same time, no agreement on Greenland currently exists.
Kremlin plans future of captured Ukrainian Azov region - intel
The Kremlin has approved the Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Azov Region until 2040, a document that justifies the illegal inclusion of temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into the legal, administrative, and economic space of the Russian Federation under the guise of “long-term development.”
Zelensky approves composition of Ukrainian delegation for talks in Abu Dhabi
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the composition of the Ukrainian delegation that will take part today in talks in Abu Dhabi with delegations from the United States and Russia. The Ukrainian delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov.
Moldova appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Moldova has approved new ambassadors to four countries, including Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia becomes transit hub for Shahed drones launched from occupied territory, regional chief says
Frontline Zaporizhzhia has turned into a transit hub for enemy Shahed drones launched from the temporarily occupied territory of the region.
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.
Ukrainian army could become backbone of Europe’s joint forces – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Ukrainian army, with its real combat experience, could serve as the backbone of Europe’s joint forces; however, the ongoing war, as well as legal and financial constraints, currently stand in the way of such a step.
Fico and Orban want to undermine EU from within – Slovak commentator
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico considers Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin an important ally and is contributing to the weakening of the European Union together with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Kremlin reveals details of Putin's talks with US delegation
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov disclosed details of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's negotiations with representatives of the U.S. President – Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and White House official Josh Gruenbaum.
Security guarantees agreement with US ready for signing – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the key issues of his meeting with the U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos were strengthening air defense and the security guarantees agreement.
Costa: European leaders have serious doubts about Trump's Board of Peace
European leaders have serious doubts about the scope of activities of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace but are ready to cooperate with the United States.
Zelensky names Donbas as key issue during Abu Dhabi talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that issues related to Donbas will be discussed during negotiations between the teams of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia today and tomorrow in Abu Dhabi.
Russians attack Kharkiv region with glide bombs and drones over past day
Over the past day, seven settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes, with five people injured.
Russians attack school building with drones yesterday in Semenivka, Chernihiv region
In the city of Semenivka in Chernihiv region, during the day on January 22, Russian forces attacked a school building with strike drones; the building houses a point of invincibility.
Border guards strike 11 enemy shelters with drones in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, operators of the Sky Hawks strike unmanned aerial systems company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed a vehicle, a communications antenna, and 11 shelters of Russian invaders.
Border guards strike 11 enemy shelters with drones in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, operators of the Sky Hawks strike unmanned aerial systems company of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed a vehicle, a communications antenna, and 11 shelters of Russian invaders.
Fuel depot on fire in Penza, Russia, after drone attack
In the Russian city of Penza, a fire broke out at a fuel depot on Friday morning, January 23, as a result of a drone attack.
Russian drone attack kills four people, including one child, in Cherkaske, Donetsk region
In the settlement of Cherkaske in Kramatorsk district, four people were killed as a result of an attack by Russian Geran-2 drones on the evening of January 22, including a five-year-old child, and five more people were injured.