Russia loses 950 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,220,950 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and January 13, 2026, with 950 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
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13 January 2026
Ukrainian ambassador tells UN Security Council Russia's collapse is inevitable
Russia is already in a state of strategic defeat, and its attempts to intimidate the world with so-called "wonder weapons" and fabricated pretexts for escalation are merely a cover for a profound military, economic, and demographic crisis that will ultimately lead to its disintegration.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian radar, two air defense systems in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk sectors
Drone operators of the 412nd Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade "Nemesis" destroyed a Russian Prima P-18 radar station, a Tor surface-to-air missile system, and a Tunguska air defense missile-gun system in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk sectors.
Forty countries become Ukraine's partners in digital security
In 2025, Ukraine concluded more than 30 international agreements aimed at strengthening digital security. In total, 40 countries have now become Ukraine's partners, 13 of them under the Tallinn Mechanism.
Two killed in Russian attack on Kharkiv
One person was killed and several others were injured in a massive enemy attack on Kharkiv, with a fire breaking out in the suburb.
Defective mortar rounds for AFU: Preventive measures imposed on four suspects
Preventive measures have been imposed on four suspects in a case involving the supply of unusable mortar rounds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused losses estimated at UAH 3 billion.
Arctic Sentry: Europe seeks to strengthen NATO mission amid Trump's statements on Greenland – media
European NATO member states, against the backdrop of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland, are proposing to strengthen the Alliance's presence in the Arctic region, including the deployment of a NATO monitoring mission under the provisional name Arctic Sentry.
Russian assault units trying to penetrate northern Pokrovsk – military
The Russian army has intensified attempts to infiltrate the northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, above the railway line, using assault groups. Ukraine's Defense Forces are stopping these efforts.
Russia plans to ratify agreement with Belarus on refusing to extradite citizens to international courts
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has submitted an agreement with Belarus to the Russian State Duma for ratification, which provides for the refusal to extradite or arrest citizens of both countries at the request of third countries and international courts.
Ukraine’s inflation rate reached 8% in 2025
Consumer prices in Ukraine in December 2025 rose by 0.2% compared to November, and by 8% compared to December 2024.
Kyiv paid financial assistance to over 19,000 residents for damaged homes last year
In 2025, one-time targeted financial assistance of UAH 10,000 was provided to 19,318 Kyiv residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russia’s armed aggression.
Pope urges to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about the suffering caused by attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and called for an end to the violence.
12 January 2026
Start of year brings intensified Russian attacks and destruction in Ukraine – UN USG
The start of the new year has brought neither peace nor respite to Ukraine; on the contrary, it has seen an escalation of Russian shelling and destruction, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said during a UN Security Council session on Monday.
U.S. may see world politics as game of great powers – expert
The U.S. may have ambitions to expand its strategic positions, which at the same time is forcing Russia to lose its influence in different parts of the world.
Ukraine already able to play decisive role in European defense – EU Envoy
Ukraine, alongside countries such as the United Kingdom and Norway, should be included in a future European Defense Union if such an initiative is implemented, although it already plays an important role in defending the continent.
EU sees renewed rise in Ukrainian refugees, Eurostat reports
The number of Ukrainian refugees in EU countries has increased again.
Ukraine to attract USD 179M for lithium deposit development in Kirovohrad region – government selects winner
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has selected the winner of a tender to develop the Dobra lithium deposit under a production sharing agreement (PSA) mechanism.
Zelensky: Intelligence indicates Russia preparing new massive strike
Russia is preparing another large-scale attack on Ukraine in the coming days.
Screening of Russia Today film about Ukraine canceled in Switzerland – Sybiha
A screening of the propaganda film “Maidan: The Road to War”, produced by Russia Today, has been canceled in Switzerland.
Okamura trying to save face with voters on ammunition initiative, expert says
The party of the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Tomio Okamura, is seeking to retain its place in the ruling coalition and therefore will continue to publicly oppose the ammunition initiative, while in practice not blocking it.
Ukrainian National Guard raises flag over Kupiansk city hall
Fighters of the 2nd Khartia Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) have established control over the Kupiansk City Council building in the Kharkiv region and are completing clearance operations in the city.
Ukrainian forces show drones destroying Russian equipment south of Pokrovsk
Pilots of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces have shown how they are destroying Russian military equipment on the road between the village of Shevchenko and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Russian forces shell Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, drones, cause damage
Russian forces attacked the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day using drones and artillery, damaging homes, gas pipelines, and a power transmission line.
Foreign troops in Ukraine: what the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Paris summit clarified
European Partners Move on Toward Practical Steps, but without a U.S. Backstop
Ukrainian president, Norwegian FM discuss prospects for joint weapons production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide have discussed prospects for joint weapons production and other military cooperation projects.
Most donations to support Ukrainian forces in 2025 came from three countries – NBU
In certain months of 2025, billions of hryvnias in equivalent were transferred to the special account opened by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to support the Ukrainian Defense Forces, particularly from donors in France, Denmark, and Lithuania.
Russia attacks civilian ships flying Panama, San Marino flags, one crew member injured
Russian forces have attacked civilian vessels sailing under the flags of Panama and San Marino, injuring one crew member.
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting: Kyiv requested Patriot, NASAMS missiles
At an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, Ukraine informed its allies about the growing number of Russian attacks on the country's energy system and called for increased assistance, particularly air defense systems and missiles for Patriot and NASAMS.
Croatia's PM: Ukraine must never de jure give up its territories
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic has explained his country's position on security guarantees for Ukraine and warned Kyiv against legally recognizing Russia's control over the occupied territories.
Ukraine hands Norway list of equipment needed for energy sector repairs
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has held a meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.