region, course - west, in the northern and eastern parts of Mykolaiv region, course - west, on the border of Mykolaiv and Odessa regions, course - north-west. New reports indicate drone movements in Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Poltava, and Sloviansk regions. There are reports of drones in various districts, including Belotserkovsky, Akhtyrka, Kupyansky, and Berislavsky. New reports indicate 5 drones are flying past Bashtanka towards the Voznesensky district, 1 drone flew past Kryvyi Rih into the Kirovohrad region, 1 drone over Kropyvnytskyi, 2 drones in the Kamensky area, 7 drones in the Kremenchug district in a northwesterly direction, 4 drones circling in the Kupyansk area, 2 drones north of Lozova, Kharkiv region, in a westerly direction, 3 drones heading towards/through Nizhyn, 3 drones from Sumy region flying to Chernihiv region, 1 drone in the north of Poltava region in a westerly direction, 1 new drone from the Black Sea in the direction of Fontanka. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that enemy drones are moving in the Mykolaiv region from the south. There are reports of two drones flying over the city of Mykolaiv. There are also reports of two drones approaching the city of Mykolaiv from the direction of Bolshaya Korenikha. The city of Chernomorsk and the city of Odessa are under threat from an enemy drone approaching from the south. The Ukrainian Air Force reports the following drone movements: south of Sumy Oblast (westward course), west and southeast of Chernihiv Oblast (west/southwest course), center of Poltava Oblast (northeast course), west of Kirovohrad Oblast (south course), north and southeast of Kyiv Oblast (west/south course), north of Donetsk Oblast (west/east course), and Odesa Oblast (east course, towards Chornomorsk). 1 drone is reported south of Uman, 2 in the north of Kyiv Oblast (westward course), 3 passing through Pereiaslav (southwest course), 1 moving from Kharkiv to Poltava Oblast, and 1 moving from Sumy to Chernihiv Oblast. 2 drones are reported to be heading towards/through Pervomaisk. 1 drone is reported to be flying from Dnipropetrovsk region towards Oleksandriia. 1 drone is reported to be north of Cherkasy, moving west. 4 drones are circling the Okhtyrka area. Cherkasy Oblast is under threat of a drone attack. A Russian drone is moving in the direction of Myrhorod from the northeast. A drone is also reported in the Shyshaky area (Poltava region), moving south. Drones on the borders of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Poltava oblasts, moving southwest. Drones in southeastern Poltava towards Dnipropetrovsk. Drones in the north and south of Kharkiv region, heading south. Drone threat for Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Zhytomyr oblasts. A drone is reported on the border of Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions, heading towards Zhytomyr. A drone is reported from Sumy towards Chernihiv. A drone is reported in the north of Poltava heading west. A drone is reported in the east of Kyiv heading west. A drone is reported in the south of Poltava heading south. A drone is reported in central Kharkiv heading south. A drone is reported in Dnipropetrovsk heading south. A drone is reported in the north of Zaporizhzhia heading towards the city of Zaporizhzhia. A drone was reported to be flying towards Zaporizhzhia from Dnipropetrovsk. A drone was reported to be approaching Starokonstantinov in the Khmelnytskyi region. Two drones are circling in the north of Poltava Oblast. One drone is circling in the south of Vinnytsia Oblast. One drone is approaching Zhytomyr. New drones are detected in the Black Sea, moving towards Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, Odesa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a group of attack drones moving from the Black Sea towards Odesa Oblast. The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of attack drones in the Ternopil region from Khmelnytskyi. Seven drones are reported to be moving from the Black Sea towards Tatarbunary and are likely to turn towards Izmail. One drone is reported to be moving from the Khmelnytskyi region to the Ternopil region. Two drones are still circling in the north of the Poltava region. A drone is circling near Starokonstantinov. 12 drones from the Black Sea are flying towards Tatarbunary and then towards the Izmail district. Groups of attack drones are reported on Sumy Oblast, with most on the south of the oblast, moving towards Kharkiv Oblast. There are reports of drone attacks in the Rostov region. More than 30 drones were reportedly involved, with over 10 shot down. In total, 9 drones were destroyed. A "Moped" (Shahed-type drone) was reported over Kamensk. Drones are flying from the territory of the "DPR" towards the Kamensky district from 21:45. In total, there are more than 30 drones. More than 10 drones have been shot down. Zhytomyr Oblast is under threat of a drone attack from the northeast. A Russian drone is reported to be approaching Bila Tserkva (Kyiv Oblast) from the east. The "Zapad" Grouping of Russian forces destroyed three Starlink satellite communication stations and 13 Ukrainian drone control points in one day. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that nine Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Rostov region. Russian forces targeted the city of Mykolaiv with 7 "Shahed" drones, causing damage to apartment buildings and fires. There are two reported injuries, and one woman was pulled from the rubble. Russian reconnaissance reportedly tracked their opponents using drones and destroyed their control point in the Kharkiv region near Kupiansk.

• New Drone Technology: Russia is reportedly using a new drone-kamikaze called "Mikrob," with AI capabilities. Russia is reportedly using a new drone-kamikaze called "KUB-2". Video evidence shows Russian forces using "Molniya-2" drones equipped with TM-62M anti-tank mines for targeted strikes. Video evidence shows Russian FPV drones, equipped with fiber optics, destroying a Ukrainian Leopard tank and a stronghold. A new video from the "Дневник Десантника" Telegram channel shows a separate guards airborne assault brigade using a fiber-optic drone called "Князь Вандал" to destroy enemy combat vehicles in the Kursk region. According to the channel, the drone's fiber-optic technology makes it immune to enemy electronic warfare.
• Successful Ukrainian Drone Strikes: Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted oil refineries and industrial facilities deep inside Russia, including successful strikes on the Ryazan refinery, a Ryazan oil pumping station, and the "Kreminy El" microelectronics plant in Bryansk. Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery in Almetyevsk, causing a fire. Ukrainian drones attacked the Almetyevsk head oil pumping station of "Transneft". Confirmed damage to the oil refinery and a residential building in Ryazan following drone attacks. The situation at the Ryazan oil refinery is reportedly "under control." Reports of an attack on the "Kremniy El" microelectronics factory in Bryansk, which produces components for the Russian military-industrial complex. Reports suggest that drones are again attacking the oil depot in Engels. The city of Saratov is reportedly on high alert.
• Moscow Region: Confirmed reports of drone attacks, with several drones shot down. Six drones were reportedly shot down over Podolsk, Kolomna, Shchyolkovo, Ramenskoye, and Troitsky administrative districts. Airports have implemented restrictions, but these have now been lifted. The threat of an aerial attack has been lifted in Ramenskoye, near Moscow.
• Saratov Region: An air alert has been declared due to the threat of drone attacks. Drones are reportedly attacking Engels.
• Ukrainian Drone Movements: Several groups of Shahed drones are moving from Poltava region towards Cherkasy region. Drones are moving through the north of Cherkasy region towards Kyiv region. New groups of drones are reported to be moving from the south, through Kherson Oblast towards Mykolaiv Oblast. A drone is reported on the south of Poltava region, heading towards Dnipropetrovsk region. Shahed drones are reported to be moving through Mykolaiv region towards Kirovohrad region. Several groups of "Shahed" drones are heading from Chernihiv region towards Brovary/Kyiv. A drone is approaching Brovary. A drone is flying from Kirovohrad Oblast towards Uman Raion, Cherkasy Oblast. Three drones are flying north of Cherkasy towards the southwest. A drone has flown past Kyiv towards Fastiv. A drone is circling east of Brovary. A drone is flying from Chernihiv Oblast towards Brovary. Two drones are flying towards or through Chernihiv. Three drones flew past Novyi Buh towards Kirovohrad Oblast. A drone is flying through the south of the Kyiv region toward the Vinnytsia region. A drone is flying past Boryspil toward Kyiv. Four drones are reported west of Kyiv, flying towards Zhytomyr Oblast. Two drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. Three drones are flying near Uman towards Vinnytsia Oblast. One drone is approaching Zhytomyr. Two drones are leaving Kyiv Oblast for Belarus. Several drone groups are moving from Kyiv Oblast to Zhytomyr Oblast. Several drones are moving from Vinnytsia Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast. One drone is flying south of Shepetivka towards Ternopil Oblast. Three drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. One drone is circling near Zhytomyr. One drone is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west. Two drones are east of Chernihiv, heading southwest. One drone is still moving from Ukrainian territory to Belarus. One drone is flying from Ternopil Oblast into Lviv Oblast. Three drones are north of Starokostiantyniv, heading west. Four drones are circling in the north of Kyiv Oblast. One drone is south of Korosten, heading south. A drone was reported to be approaching Starokonstantinov in the Khmelnytskyi region. The town of Lviv is under threat from a drone, with reports of air defenses operating in the region. Reports indicate that Lviv is now safe, but three drones remain in the north of Ternopil Oblast, four are in the Korosten area, and one is west of Zhytomyr. Several groups of Shahed drones are moving from Poltava region towards Cherkasy region. Drones are moving through the north of Cherkasy region towards Kyiv region. New groups of drones are reported to be moving from the south, through Kherson Oblast towards Mykolaiv Oblast. A drone is reported on the south of Poltava region, heading towards Dnipropetrovsk region. Shahed drones are reported to be moving through Mykolaiv region towards Kirovohrad region. Several groups of "Shahed" drones are heading from Chernihiv region towards Brovary/Kyiv. A drone is approaching Brovary. A drone is flying from Kirovohrad Oblast towards Uman Raion, Cherkasy Oblast. Three drones are flying north of Cherkasy towards the southwest. A drone has flown past Kyiv towards Fastiv. A drone is circling east of Brovary. A drone is flying from Chernihiv Oblast towards Brovary. Two drones are flying towards or through Chernihiv. Three drones flew past Novyi Buh towards Kirovohrad Oblast. A drone is flying through the south of the Kyiv region toward the Vinnytsia region. A drone is flying past Boryspil toward Kyiv. Four drones are reported west of Kyiv, flying towards Zhytomyr Oblast. Two drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. Three drones are flying near Uman towards Vinnytsia Oblast. One drone is approaching Zhytomyr. Two drones are leaving Kyiv Oblast for Belarus. Several drone groups are moving from Kyiv Oblast to Zhytomyr Oblast. Several drones are moving from Vinnytsia Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast. One drone is flying south of Shepetivka towards Ternopil Oblast. Three drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. One drone is circling near Zhytomyr. One drone is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west. Two drones are east of Chernihiv, heading southwest. One drone is still moving from Ukrainian territory to Belarus. One drone is flying from Ternopil Oblast into Lviv Oblast. Three drones are north of Starokostiantyniv, heading west. Four drones are circling in the north of Kyiv Oblast. One drone is south of Korosten, heading south.
• New Drone Activity: New reports indicate drone movements in Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Poltava, and Sloviansk regions. One drone is approaching Rivne, another is near Sloviansk, and three are in the Poltava region. There are reports of one drone flying from the Belotserkovsky district into the Vinnitsa region, one drone near Akhtyrka, two new drones moving west through the Kupyansky district, and four new drones moving from the Berislavsky district towards Novy Bug. New reports indicate 5 drones are flying past Bashtanka towards the Voznesensky district, 1 drone flew past Kryvyi Rih into the Kirovohrad region, 1 drone over Kropyvnytskyi, 2 drones in the Kamensky area, 7 drones in the Kremenchug district in a northwesterly direction, 4 drones circling in the Kupyansk area, 2 drones north of Lozova, Kharkiv region, in a westerly direction, 3 drones heading towards/through Nizhyn, 3 drones from Sumy region flying to Chernihiv region, 1 drone in the north of Poltava region in a westerly direction, 1 new drone from the Black Sea in the direction of Fontanka. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that enemy drones are moving in the Mykolaiv region from the south. There are reports of two drones flying over the city of Mykolaiv. There are also reports of two drones approaching the city of Mykolaiv from the direction of Bolshaya Korenikha. The city of Chernomorsk and the city of Odessa are under threat from an enemy drone approaching from the south.
• New: Reports of new drone activity near Kyiv and Lviv regions. Drone threat is reported for Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Rivne Oblasts.
• New: A drone has been detected in Zhytomyr Oblast, heading northwest.
• New: A new group of drones has been detected in the Kherson region, heading north.
• New: A drone is flying through the south of the Kyiv region toward the Vinnytsia region.
• New: Several drones are moving towards Brovary.
• New: One drone is approaching Zhytomyr.
• New: A drone is approaching Starokostiantyniv.
• New: One drone is approaching Kyiv.
• New: One drone is near Zhytomyr, heading northwest.
• New: One drone is flying north of Kyiv, heading west.
• New: Two drones are reported in the west of Kyiv Oblast, heading north.
• New: One drone is approaching Rivne.
• New: Explosions were reported in the Zhytomyr region.
• New: One drone is flying in the direction of Lviv, nearing the city.
• New: Two drones are moving through Khmelnytskyi Oblast towards Ternopil Oblast.
• New: One drone is circling near Starokostiantyniv, heading south.
• New: One drone is near Rivne, heading west.
• New: One drone is over Zhytomyr, heading southwest.
• New: A drone was reported over Korosten (Zhytomyr Oblast), heading towards Rivne.
• New: Three drones are north of Starokostiantyniv, heading west.
• New: Four drones are circling in the north of Kyiv Oblast.
• New: One drone is south of Korosten, heading south.
• New: A drone was reported over Korosten (Zhytomyr Oblast), heading towards Rivne.
• New: The town of Lviv is under threat from a drone.
• New: A group of attack drones is moving from the Black Sea towards Odesa Oblast.
• New: The Ukrainian Air Force reports a threat of attack drones in the Ternopil region from Khmelnytskyi.
• New: Seven drones are reported to be moving from the Black Sea towards Tatarbunary and are likely to turn towards Izmail.
• New: One drone is reported to be moving from the Khmelnytskyi region to the Ternopil region.
• New: Two drones are still circling in the north of the Poltava region.
• New: A drone is circling near Starokostiantyniv.
• New: 12 drones from the Black Sea are flying towards Tatarbunary and then towards the Izmail district.
• New: Groups of attack drones are reported on Sumy Oblast, with most on the south of the oblast, moving towards Kharkiv Oblast.
• New: Reports of drone attacks in the Rostov region. More than 30 drones were reportedly involved, with over 10 shot down. In total, 9 drones were destroyed.
• New: A "Moped" (Shahed-type drone) was reported over Kamensk.
• New: Drones are flying from the territory of the "DPR" towards the Kamensky district from 21:45. In total, there are more than 30 drones. More than 10 drones have been shot down.
• New: Zhytomyr Oblast is under threat of a drone attack from the northeast.
• New: A Russian drone is reported to be approaching Bila Tserkva (Kyiv Oblast) from the east.
• New: A drone is flying through the south of the Kyiv region toward the Vinnytsia region.
• New: A drone is flying past Boryspil toward Kyiv.
• New: Four drones are reported west of Kyiv, flying towards Zhytomyr Oblast.
• New: Two drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west.
• New: Three drones are flying near Uman towards Vinnytsia Oblast.
• New: One drone is approaching Zhytomyr.
• New: Two drones are leaving Kyiv Oblast for Belarus.
• New: Several drone groups are moving from Kyiv Oblast to Zhytomyr Oblast.
• New: Several drones are moving from Vinnytsia Oblast to Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
• New: One drone is flying south of Shepetivka towards Ternopil Oblast.
• New: Three drones are in the north of Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west.
• New: One drone is circling near Zhytomyr.
• New: One drone is in the north of Kyiv Oblast, heading west.
• New: Two drones are east of Chernihiv, heading southwest.
• New: One drone is still moving from Ukrainian territory to Belarus.
• New: One drone is flying from Ternopil Oblast into Lviv Oblast.
• New: Three drones are north of Starokostiantyniv, heading west.
• New: Four drones are circling in the north of Kyiv Oblast.
• New: One drone is south of Korosten, heading south.
• New: A drone was reported over Korosten (Zhytomyr Oblast), heading towards Rivne.
• New: The town of Lviv is under threat from a drone, with reports of air defenses operating in the region.
• New: Reports indicate that Lviv is now safe.
• New: Three drones remain in the north of Ternopil Oblast, four are in the Korosten area, and one is west of Zhytomyr.
• New: The all-clear has been given in Lviv.
• New: A drone is approaching Lviv from the direction of Peremyshlyany.

Missile Attacks

• Explosions in Kyiv: Missile strikes have caused fires and damage in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi and Desnianskyi districts, resulting in at least four deaths and several injuries. The Lukianivska metro station has been closed due to damage. The air raid alert in Kyiv has been lifted.
• Explosions in Kryvyi Rih: Reports indicate a series of missile strikes targeting Kryvyi Rih, with the number of wounded rising to 5. A Danish F-16 pilot instructor was killed in a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih. A rocket hit a bomb shelter during an attack on an aviation college in Kryvyi Rih.
• Explosions in Zaporizhzhia: Explosions have been reported in Zaporizhzhia, with an infrastructure object reportedly hit. The number of wounded has risen to 10, then to 24, and finally to 45.
• Nationwide Missile Threat: Ukrainian Air Force reports a nationwide ballistic missile threat, with X-22 missiles flying through the Kharkiv region towards the Dnipropetrovsk region and a threat of ballistic missiles from the Voronezh and Belgorod regions. Kalibr missiles have been launched from the Anapa area.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports a missile threat in areas where an air raid alert has been declared.
  • Ballistic missiles continue their movement south in the Kharkiv region.
  • Enemy bombers are approaching the launch lines.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force reports ballistic missiles from the Belgorod region towards the Kharkiv region.
  • There is a threat of ballistic missiles from the Belgorod and Voronezh regions.
  • A group of missiles is reported in the Sumy region, moving southwest.
  • Pryluki is under threat.
  • Ballistic missiles are reported to be heading towards Pryluki.
  • X-101 missiles are reported in the north.
  • A missile is reported to be heading from the south towards Kryvyi Rih.
  • Several Kalibr missiles are flying towards Novyi Buh/Kazanka, likely further into the Kirovohrad region.

Geopolitical Developments

• Former US President Trump has threatened to use $330 billion of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine in purchasing American weapons. However, the editor of The Telegraph stated that this is just speculation. He also called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help end the war in Ukraine. Trump also stated in an interview that he would not want to impose sanctions against Russia.
• The US is preparing to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years.
• European allies are pushing for US involvement in peacekeeping in Ukraine, with Zelensky requesting a direct US presence.
• A Republican congressman proposed a resolution to amend the US Constitution, allowing Trump to run for a third term.
• The German Ambassador to Russia announced that Berlin would not participate in the Victory Parade in Moscow.
• Trump's administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• Bloomberg reports that European allies agree that the US should provide troops for any future peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Orban demands Ukraine restore Russian gas transit to continue EU sanctions against Russia.
• Israeli Foreign Ministry has indicated a possibility of transferring captured Russian weaponry to Ukraine.
• The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses" and stated only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• The US Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
• Trump will cancel the freeze on the supply of powerful bombs to Israel, according to media reports.
• Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia must "give up something" to end the war.
• Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin, but did not specify a date.
• Donald Trump said the US has a right to half of TikTok.
• Donald Trump signed a decree to create a structure in the US headed by Elon Musk to improve the efficiency of the government.
• Donald Trump expressed his intention to achieve an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
• Trump signed a law to stop aid to foreign countries for 90 days. This law also affects Ukraine.
• Trump signed a decree to abolish birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
• The US has officially exited the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement.
• French President Macron stated that the conflict in Ukraine will not end in the near future and that Europe must be at the negotiating table.
• Zelensky stated that US peacekeepers should be sent to Ukraine.
• Zelensky said he is confident that Xi Jinping can push Putin to peace.
• A Republican congressman proposed amending the US Constitution to allow Trump to serve a third term.
• Putin is ready for a conversation with Trump, according to Peskov.
• The Polish Foreign Minister has stated that Putin must earn a meeting with Trump, and that he is not the same Putin Trump knew during his first term.
• Moscow expects a prompt positive decision from the US on the agreement for the appointment of a new Russian ambassador, according to Sergey Ryabkov.
• John Ratcliffe has officially taken office as the new head of the CIA.
• Two Patriot air defense batteries from Germany have taken up duty near Rzeszów, Poland. Germany also plans to send Eurofighter jets to Romania for eight months.
• Preparation for direct negotiations between "Putin" and US President Donald Trump on a possible truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine is the only topic of discussion within the Politburo.
• Part of the Russian leadership put forward a claim to the "Russian city of Narva" on the agenda of the negotiations.
• Representatives of the Politburo were told that Trump intends to block all opportunities for Russia to bypass sanctions and "put an end to the gray fleet" that transports Russian oil products.
• A telephone conversation between "Putin" and Trump could take place in the next three days.
• The agreement on Ukraine was not reached because Zelensky wanted to fight.
• Trump administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• China has reiterated its position in favor of dialogue on Ukraine, as stated by the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, in response to Trump's comments on expecting Beijing's assistance in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
• The EU has called the presidential elections in Belarus a "complete fake".
• Saudi Arabia responded to Trump's proposal to collapse oil prices by stating that Riyadh is focused on "long-term stability of the oil market."
• China responded to Trump's request for assistance in ending the war in Ukraine, stating that they are "ready to see all sides play a constructive role and create conditions for de-escalation and a political settlement of the crisis."
• The heads of foreign affairs of 27 EU countries will discuss on January 27th the 16th package of sanctions against Russia and the use of its frozen assets, according to an EU representative.
• The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply responded to Russia's demand for Ukraine to refuse to join NATO, stating that the architecture of European security is built on protection from Russia and that Russia has no say in this matter.
• US Secretary of State Blinken removed the official statement on the non-recognition of the future presidential elections in Belarus.
• The ODKB (Collective Security Treaty Organization) still considers Armenia its ally, despite statements from the Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service, according to a source within the organization reported by TASS.
• The Parliament of Armenia will consider a bill on joining the EU in February, according to the press secretary of the Speaker of the Parliament, Movses Harutyunyan, reported by TASS.
• The German Ambassador to Russia, as reported by TASS, announced that Berlin would not participate in the Victory Parade in Moscow.
• Trump's administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict, according to Bloomberg.
• Trump reportedly wants to renew dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Fox News. He praised Kim Jong Un, calling him a "smart guy."
• Bloomberg reports that European allies agree that the US should provide troops for any future peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
• European allies are pushing for US involvement in peacekeeping in Ukraine, with Zelensky requesting a direct US presence.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Orban demands Ukraine restore Russian gas transit to continue EU sanctions against Russia.
• Israeli Foreign Ministry has indicated a possibility of transferring captured Russian weaponry to Ukraine.
• A Republican congressman proposed a resolution to amend the US Constitution, allowing Trump to run for a third term.
• The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses" and stated only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• The US Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.
• Trump will cancel the freeze on the supply of powerful bombs to Israel, according to media reports.
• Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia must "give up something" to end the war.
• Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin, but did not specify a date.
• Donald Trump said the US has a right to half of TikTok.
• Donald Trump signed a decree to create a structure in the US headed by Elon Musk to improve the efficiency of the government.
• Donald Trump expressed his intention to achieve an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
• Trump signed a law to stop aid to foreign countries for 90 days. This law also affects Ukraine.
• Trump signed a decree to abolish birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
• The US has officially exited the WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement.
• French President Macron stated that the conflict in Ukraine will not end in the near future and that Europe must be at the negotiating table.
• Zelensky stated that US peacekeepers should be sent to Ukraine.
• Zelensky said he is confident that Xi Jinping can push Putin to peace.
• A Republican congressman proposed amending the US Constitution to allow Trump to serve a third term.
• Putin is ready for a conversation with Trump, according to Peskov.
• The Polish Foreign Minister has stated that Putin must earn a meeting with Trump, and that he is not the same Putin Trump knew during his first term.
• Moscow expects a prompt positive decision from the US on the agreement for the appointment of a new Russian ambassador, according to Sergey Ryabkov.
• John Ratcliffe has officially taken office as the new head of the CIA.
• Two Patriot air defense batteries from Germany have taken up duty near Rzeszów, Poland. Germany also plans to send Eurofighter jets to Romania for eight months.
• Preparation for direct negotiations between "Putin" and US President Donald Trump on a possible truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine is the only topic of discussion within the Politburo.
• Part of the Russian leadership put forward a claim to the "Russian city of Narva" on the agenda of the negotiations.
• Representatives of the Politburo were told that Trump intends to block all opportunities for Russia to bypass sanctions and "put an end to the gray fleet" that transports Russian oil products.
• A telephone conversation between "Putin" and Trump could take place in the next three days.
• The agreement on Ukraine was not reached because Zelensky wanted to fight.
• Trump administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
• China has reiterated its position in favor of dialogue on Ukraine, as stated by the press secretary of the Chinese Embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, in response to Trump's comments on expecting Beijing's assistance in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
• The EU has called the presidential elections in Belarus a "complete fake".
• Saudi Arabia responded to Trump's proposal to collapse oil prices by stating that Riyadh is focused on "long-term stability of the oil market."
• China responded to Trump's request for assistance in ending the war in Ukraine, stating that they are "ready to see all sides play a constructive role and create conditions for de-escalation and a political settlement of the crisis."
• The heads of foreign affairs of 27 EU countries will discuss on January 27th the 16th package of sanctions against Russia and the use of its frozen assets, according to an EU representative.
• The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply responded to Russia's demand for Ukraine to refuse to join NATO, stating that the architecture of European security is built on protection from Russia and that Russia has no say in this matter.
• US Secretary of State Blinken removed the official statement on the non-recognition of the future presidential elections in Belarus.
• The ODKB (Collective Security Treaty Organization) still considers Armenia its ally, despite statements from the Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service, according to a source within the organization reported by TASS.
• The Parliament of Armenia will consider a bill on joining the EU in February, according to the press secretary of the Speaker of the Parliament, Movses Harutyunyan, reported by TASS.
• The German Ambassador to Russia, as reported by TASS, announced that Berlin would not participate in the Victory Parade in Moscow.
• Trump's administration does not intend to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine after the end of the conflict, according to Bloomberg.
• Trump reportedly wants to renew dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Fox News. He praised Kim Jong Un, calling him a "smart guy."
• Bloomberg reports that European allies agree that the US should provide troops for any future peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
• European allies are pushing for US involvement in peacekeeping in Ukraine, with Zelensky requesting a direct US presence.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Orban demands Ukraine restore Russian gas transit to continue EU sanctions against Russia.
• Israeli Foreign Ministry has indicated a possibility of transferring captured Russian weaponry to Ukraine.
• A Republican congressman proposed a resolution to amend the US Constitution, allowing Trump to run for a third term.
• The Vice-Speaker of the Slovak Parliament compared Biden and Zelensky to "dying horses" and stated only Putin and Trump can resolve the Ukrainian issue.
• Zelensky began copying Trump, according to Le Monde.
• The