Russia launches missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city (VIDEO)
At least 17 people were injured in a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv on 16 January.
Belarus to use nuclear weapons in new military doctrine
Belarus is preparing a new military doctrine that allows the use of nuclear weapons, which were deployed by Russia on its territory last year.
Ukraine reallocates reserve funds to buy ammo and drones amid US aid freeze
Facing a critical shortage of ammunition, Ukraine's government has decided to spend an additional $20 million from its reserve fund to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Zelenskyy meets with global leaders and investors at Davos, calls for confiscation of Russian assets
In a busy day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, discussed Ukraine's security and economic prospects, and said that reducing support for Ukraine would only prolong the war.
Ukraine passes law to enhance military readiness and veteran welfare
The Ukrainian parliament approved a law that will create a unified electronic database of persons liable for military service and issue combatant certificates for Ukrainian veterans, as part of the country’s efforts to modernize its defense sector amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
Russia blocks IAEA access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The IAEA Director General says Russia has not allowed its experts to enter the reactor halls of three units at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which was occupied by Russian troops in March 2022.
Ukraine’s sunflower seeds plundered by Russia and shipped to Türkiye
An investigation by OSINT analysts revealed how Russia is using ports in occupied Crimea and Türkiye to illegally export thousands of tons of sunflower seeds stolen from the occupied territories of southern Ukraine.
War in Ukraine will not end in 2024 or 2025, NATO Deputy Secretary General says
Mircea Geoană, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, said in an interview that neither side has the military edge to end the war in the coming years.
Ukraine’s top general wants more military aircraft to turn the tide of war
The commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces told Reuters that the Western-made attack aircraft would be a game-changer in the ongoing war with Russia.
Ukrainians among captives of Somali militants after UN helicopter crash
Four Ukrainian citizens and five other foreigners were taken hostage by Somali militants who seized a crashed UN helicopter in Somalia, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spox said.
Bloomberg: Russia braces for legal battle over its frozen assets
Russia is ready to challenge any attempts to confiscate its central bank reserves as compensation for Ukraine.
UK boosts military aid to Ukraine with £2.5 billion package
The military aid package will include advanced weapons, drones, and training for Ukrainian soldiers.
Zelenskyy and Sunak sign landmark security pact between UK and Ukraine
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as it signed a ten-year security cooperation agreement with Kyiv.
Politico: Russia uses Ukrainian prisoners of war to destabilize Kyiv
Ukraine’s officials say that Russia is deliberately delaying the exchange of POWs and manipulating them to sow discord and distrust in Ukrainian society.