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5G under fire: Lviv launches new network after Oreshnik strike
Despite Russia's missile attack, Lviv became the first city in Ukraine to launch a 5G pilot, and the authorities have already named the next cities to launch.
The US may lift some sanctions on Venezuela to restore oil exports
Washington may ease sanctions against Venezuela as early as next week to open up oil sales lines. The US is also seeking to resume cooperation with Caracas with the IMF and the World Bank.
Pope Leo XIV again addresses the world over Russia's strikes on Ukraine
The Pontiff stressed that attacks on the energy sector in freezing temperatures cause severe suffering to civilians and called for an end to violence.
US Department of Justice launches criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell
The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. He himself attributes this to the Donald Trump administration's pressure on the Fed's independence and interest rate policy.
In case of large-scale illegal logging in Lviv region, materials on fifth official sent to court
Lviv prosecutors have completed a pre-trial investigation into illegal logging and sent an indictment against the fifth defendant to court. The environmental damage is estimated at over UAH 42 million.
Zelenskyy submits draft laws on extension of martial law and mobilisation to Rada
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.
Cuba responds sharply to US calls for a "deal"
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.
SSU and National Police thwart attempt to sell one of the largest batches of trophy weapons during the war
The SSU and the National Police dismantled an interregional group that was preparing a large-scale sale of trophy weapons. Dozens of assault rifles, grenades, grenade launchers and over 13,000 rounds of ammunition were seized.
Senator Graham threatens Iran's supreme leader and calls on Trump to take tough action
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that President Donald Trump is ready to use force against Iran's leadership if the crackdown on protests continues. The number of deaths and detainees in Tehran is growing.
Schoolboy attacks teacher and classmate with knife in Kyiv
On the morning of 12 January, a student attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife in a Kyiv school. The victims are receiving medical care, and the attacker was detained by police.
Russia restores maritime navigation in occupied Mariupol and brings in ammunition
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russians have resumed maritime navigation. Three vessels entered the port, one of which delivered ammunition, while the others were loading coal and grain.
Snowfalls in the Alps force hundreds of drivers to spend the night in gyms: high risk of avalanches remains
Due to heavy snowfall in the Alps, more than 800 motorists were forced to spend the night in gyms in Savoy. The French authorities warn of a high level of avalanche danger after three skiers died.