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The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Energy are preparing an international meeting to attract additional funds and equipment after Russian shelling. A $200 million aid package has already been confirmed.
On 15 January, Russian troops carried out strikes on the Kharkiv and Odesa regions. A critical energy infrastructure facility was destroyed in Kharkiv, and a crew member of a civilian vessel was wounded in the port of Chornomorsk.
The head of the International Monetary Fund is holding talks in the capital on a new loan programme for Ukraine and further financial support amid the war.
Due to the Russian energy strikes and abnormal cold weather, the authorities are preparing for a state of emergency, increased electricity imports and possible curfew relief in some communities.
Washington has filed dozens of petitions with the courts to confiscate ships, tightening control over Venezuelan oil exports after seizing power over the country's energy resources.
Governors of the world's leading central banks expressed their full support for the US Federal Reserve Chairman and warned against political pressure on monetary policy independence.
Retired German Brigadier General Klaus Wittmann stressed the importance of providing Ukraine with long-range missiles to ensure security and stop Russia's aggression.
On the night of 13 January, the Ukrainian military struck the Atlant Aero drone manufacturing plant in Taganrog and attacked military facilities in the temporarily occupied territories. The operation resulted in the destruction of several enemy air defence systems and places of concentration of enemy manpower.
In 2025, the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine made significant progress in investigating and prosecuting officials, including submitting more than 7,400 indictments to court.
In December 2025, Ukrainian drones attacked the Qendil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, on board which were Russian military personnel linked to the GRU and Wagner PMC. This investigation highlights Russia's alleged involvement in intelligence operations through the use of a "shadow fleet".
Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel has criticised Donald Trump's demands to conclude a deal with the United States. Havana reiterated the country's sovereignty and accused Washington of years of economic pressure.
On 11-12 January, Russian troops shelled Rivne, Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro regions. Infrastructure and housing were damaged, there were injuries and power outages.
