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On 12 January 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy registered draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilisation. The documents have already been submitted to the relevant committee.
On the night of 12 January, explosions were heard in the Rostov region of Russia. The Novocherkasskaya GRES in Novocherkassk, one of the most powerful power plants in southern Russia, could have been hit by drones, where a large fire was reported.
The UK is developing long-range Nightfall ballistic missiles with a 200kg warhead for Ukraine, while simultaneously preparing troops for possible deployment after the ceasefire.
In Chernivtsi region, law enforcement officers documented the illegal extraction of sand and gravel without permits. The state suffered losses of over UAH 15 million, and the suspect faces up to eight years in prison.
The United States has urged its citizens not to travel to Venezuela and to leave the country immediately due to serious security risks and lack of consular assistance.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the northern part of Pokrovsk is under the control of Ukrainian troops, while the Defence Forces are actively defending Myrnohrad. The Pokrovsk direction remains the most difficult, with up to 50 firefights taking place there daily.
A roadmap for the development of the centenary defence partnership between Ukraine and the UK has been signed in Kyiv. The document envisages strengthening air defence, joint defence projects, and the start of production of one thousand Octopus drones per month starting in February 2026.
The pontiff delivered a strong moral message to the international community, stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians.
Some Republicans in the US Congress believe that control of Greenland could undermine NATO's unity and harm Washington's strategic interests.
The military said that the village of Andriivka in Sumy region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, denying analysts' reports that it had been occupied by Russian troops.
Police in Prykarpattia exposed a criminal organisation that embezzled more than UAH 71 million of budget funds in the heating sector of Ivano-Frankivsk in 2021-2023 by manipulating tariffs and official documentation. Five people were served a notice of suspicion.
The Kremlin is demanding a significant increase in tax collection in 2026 due to almost zero economic growth and a budget deficit. The government is already raising VAT and increasing pressure on businesses and citizens.
