Zelensky slams Kyiv's preparedness for emergency in energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Kyiv's readiness for an emergency situation in the energy sector, saying that "very little has been done."
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14 January 2026
Russian assault troops intensify their attempts to infiltrate northern part of Pokrovsk — AFU
Russian invaders have once again stepped up their attempts to infiltrate the northern part of the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, above the railway line, with the help of assault groups. Defense forces are stopping the enemy's efforts.
EU lawmakers must quickly approve loan for Ukraine — Mathernova
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU will not delay approval of the European Commission's proposal for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine for 2026-2027.
Russian aviation hits Tavriiske in Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs, several people wounded
Russian troops struck the village of Tavriiske in the Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs, injuring two civilians.
40 buildings in Kyiv remain without electricity, 471 without heating
After the large-scale Russian shelling on January 9, 40 buildings in Kyiv were without electricity, and 471 were without heating.
Russians try to advance to Stepnohirsk along former Kakhovka Reservoir shore — Voloshyn
For 1.5 months, Russian troops have been attempting to seize Stepnohirsk, advancing along the shore of the former Kakhovka Reservoir. However, the Defense Forces have been repelling the attacks and preventing the enemy from infiltrating.
Opposition in Czech Parliament to try again this week to dismiss Okamura
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.
US suspends visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia and Iran — Fox News
The United States Department of State is suspending all visa processing for citizens of 75 countries as part of tighter controls on applicants.
Support for purchase of Ukrainian weapons is new in EU loan — Mathernova
In the defense section of the European loan proposal to Ukraine, the European Commission provides support for the purchase of Ukrainian weapons, marking a new element.
Katarina Mathernova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine
Loan to Ukraine should put on pause skeptical voices
Air Defense Forces shoot down ten jet drones launched by Russians toward Kyiv during day
Air Defense Forces shot down ten out of ten Russian army jet drones in the skies over the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions during the day.
War update: 50 combat engagements on front line since morning, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors most active
Since the start of the day, a total of 50 combat engagements have been recorded along the front line; fighting is currently ongoing in five directions, with the Russian army continuing to concentrate the greatest efforts on the Pokrovsk direction.
In Kyiv, court remands schoolboy who attacked teacher and classmate with knife into custody
The court imposed a preventive measure in the form of 60 days of detention without bail on a teenager suspected of attempting to murder a teacher and classmate in the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv.
Zelensky discusses air defense, frontline supply, issues with territorial recruitment centers with Fedorov
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).
Five mini-CHP plants built in Kyiv
Five cogeneration plants with second-level protection have been installed in Kyiv.
Russia uses missile carriers in Black Sea and Sea of Azov up to three times in one month — Pletenchuk
On average, Russian ships go to sea and carry out missile launches two to three times a month.
No restrictions on gas supply planned in Ukraine — Naftogaz
Gas supply in Ukraine is fully secured, and no restrictions are planned.
Czech FM sees good prospects for cooperation with Ukraine in field of countering drones
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.
Moscow's allies complain Putin did not help when it was needed – Bloomberg
While Russia is focusing its attention on the war against Ukraine, its strategic allies around the world feel forgotten by the Kremlin.
EU delays vote on trade agreement with US due to Trump's threats regarding Greenland
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 plans to produce anti-personnel mines
Finland, which recently withdrew from the Ottawa Convention, plans to begin developing and producing anti-personnel mines.
Russians attack gas station with drone in Sumy region, casualties reported
Russian forces attacked a gas station in Sumy with a strike drone.
Sweden summons Iranian ambassador over use of violence against protesters
On Wednesday, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian ambassador over the use of violence against protesters in the country.
Rheinmetall delivers Skyranger air defense systems to Ukraine on schedule
Rheinmetall is sticking to the schedule for supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with self-propelled Skyranger 35 air defense systems.
Iran warns neighboring countries of strikes on US bases in case of US attack — Reuters
Tehran has warned neighboring countries hosting US military bases that it will attack these facilities in the event of a US strike on Iran.
Shmyhal on energy situation: Kyiv was completely unprepared, crisis measures must be taken
The newly appointed First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Denys Shmyhal, believes that Kyiv was not ready for winter under conditions of attacks.
Mine barriers installed along border with Transnistria in Vinnytsia region
Defensive lines are being strengthened along the border with Transnistria in the Vinnytsia region within the Tulchyn and Mohyliv-Podilskyi districts.
Shmyhal supports completion of new nuclear power plant units
Ukraine should build new nuclear power units as quickly as possible, and the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant is the closest to this.
Russians shell Orikhiv with artillery, woman wounded
Russian troops shelled the town of Orikhiv in the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region with artillery, wounding a woman.
Russians attacked White Angels evacuation vehicle with drone in Sumy region
Russian troops carried out a drone attack on an evacuation vehicle in the Sumy region, resulting in injuries to police officers.