Zelensky on referendum: Optional, but people should have a say
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the question of ratifying a potential peace agreement via a nationwide referendum has not yet been finalized.
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War update: 191 frontline clashes, intense fighting on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
On January 3, Ukrainian Defense Forces clashed 191 times with Russian invaders, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Zelensky: No alternative to active U.S. role in peace talks
The key condition for compelling Russia to pursue peace is stronger pressure from the United States through sanctions and military support for Ukraine. At present, there is no alternative to Washington’s active participation in the peace dialogue.
Death toll in ballistic strike on Kharkiv rises to three as another body found
The number of fatalities from yesterday’s Russian missile strike on Kharkiv has risen to three, as fragments of another person’s body were found under the rubble.
Zelensky signals willingness for wartime election to show readiness for peace compromises
President Volodymyr Zelensky has explained that his consent to holding elections despite the ongoing war is driven by a desire to demonstrate Ukraine’s readiness for compromise in peace negotiations, first and foremost to its partners, particularly the United States.
Trump voices displeasure with Putin: “He is killing too many people”
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the fact that he is killing too many people.
Zelensky meets national security advisers of Coalition of the Willing to discuss peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky and national security advisers of the member states of the Coalition of the Willing discussed developments related to a framework peace plan, security guarantees, reconstruction, and Ukraine’s economic recovery.
USF destroys valuable Russian counter-drone radars
Fighters of the 413th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment detected and destroyed the Harmony and SKVP radar stations, which the Russian army uses to counter Ukrainian drones.
Russians shell Sadove in Kherson region, one person injured
In the Kherson community, Russian forces shelled the village of Sadove, seriously injuring a 41-year-old man. In Kherson, a trolleybus was damaged as a result of shelling.
Defense Forces control northern part of Pokrovsk, active operations ongoing – military
Active operations by Ukrainian units are ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad sectors, and the Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk.
Russians attack Dnipro, two districts of Dnipro region with drones
The Russian army attacked the city of Dnipro as well as the Synelnykove and Nikopol districts.
Draft law on elections during special or post-war period must be ready by end of February – Arakhamia
The draft law on elections during a special or post-war period must be finalized by the end of February.
Russians shell premises of UOC church in Kherson
Russian forces shelled the grounds of a Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) in Kherson.
Missile strike on Cherkasy region: residential buildings, businesses damaged
Cleanup operations are ongoing in the Zolotonosha community in Cherkasy region following a missile attack. Five apartment buildings of one and two stories, about a dozen private houses, and buildings belonging to several private enterprises were damaged.
War update: 104 clashes on front lines today, fiercest fighting on Huliaipole axis
Since the beginning of the day, 104 combat clashes have been recorded along the entire front line. Fighting is currently ongoing in five sectors, with the heaviest pressure exerted by Russian forces on the Huliaipole axis.
Starmer, Zelensky discuss deployment of multinational force in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Saturday discussed ongoing efforts toward the possible deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine in the first days after a ceasefire.
Russian army launches missile strike on Cherkasy region
The Russian army has carried out a missile strike on the Zolotonosha district in Ukraine's central Cherkasy region, with two injured people hospitalized.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss preparations for Coalition of the Willing leaders' meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the details of preparations for an upcoming meeting of the leaders of European countries that are part of the Coalition of the Willing.
Zelensky proposes appointing Shmyhal as Ukraine's energy minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed appointing Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and minister of energy.
DIU medics conduct high-risk rescue of wounded soldier in open waters
Medics of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) carried out a unique rescue operation to save a wounded soldier in open waters, under threat of enemy fire and without full medical equipment.
Russian economy rapidly heading for recession – Ukraine’s intel
The Russian economy is rapidly moving toward a recession, a trend acknowledged by analytical bodies close to the Kremlin.
Over 30 buildings damaged in Kharkiv by Russian missile strike
At least 32 buildings were damaged in Kharkiv as a result of a missile strike on January 2. More than 1,000 windows were shattered and 14 roofs were damaged.
Ukraine’s MoD attracts over $6B for domestic defense industry in 2025
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense attracted more than $6 billion for the domestic defense-industrial complex in 2025.
Russian strikes claim two lives in Kherson
Two people were killed in enemy strikes on the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson on Saturday morning.
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses power due to hostilities — Ministry of Energy
Overnight, as a result of hostilities, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, temporarily occupied by Russia, lost power supply from one of its high-voltage lines.
Russians attack Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region with drone, causing damage
Late in the evening of January 2, Russian forces attacked the city of Novhorod-Siverskyi in Chernihiv region with a Geran UAV, damaging an apartment building.
Missile strike on Kharkiv: two killed, 27 injured, search and rescue operations ongoing
In the Kharkiv region, over the past day two people were killed and 27 others injured as a result of Russian attacks; children are among the victims.
Missile strike on Kharkiv: two killed, 27 injured, search and rescue operations ongoing
In the Kharkiv region, over the past day two people were killed and 27 others injured as a result of Russian attacks; children are among the victims.
Russians shell 25 settlements in Sumy region over past day; one civilian injured
In Sumy region, a 60-year-old civilian was injured over the past day as a result of an FPV drone attack.
Restoration work completed in Odesa after two attacks
In Odesa, restoration work has been completed following two attacks — on Viiskovyi Uzviz and Transportna Street.