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Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack power lines at Rivne Nuclear Power Plant
The court convicted a former nuclear power plant employee recruited by Russian special services who attempted to install a GPS tracker for drone strikes on Ukraine`s energy infrastructure.
Iran declares readiness to respond immediately to possible US attack after new threats from Trump
Tehran rejected Washington`s statements about military pressure and emphasised its readiness for a harsh response, while not abandoning diplomacy without ultimatums.
Energy truce amid freezing temperatures: Zelensky comments on Trump's statement and hopes for an end to attacks
The President of Ukraine called the US's willingness to help protect Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure during the winter cold important and stressed the need for de-escalation.
The number of seriously injured civilians in Ukraine is growing due to the Russian Federation's war – report by humanitarian organisations
International human rights defenders have recorded an increase in serious injuries among the civilian population, including burns and amputations, as well as an urgent need for rehabilitation and psychological assistance.
There are 1,344 emergency response centres operating in Kyiv, and rescue workers from other regions have been called in to help restore power.
The capital continues to operate under emergency conditions in the energy sector, with the main focus on supporting residents and restoration work.
The Security Service of Ukraine exposed a Russian informant in the Navy who passed on the coordinates of naval drones
Military counterintelligence foiled preparations for a Russian missile attack on units working with Sea Baby and Magura marine drones. The suspect was detained while gathering coordinates for the strike.
Russia sharply increased gold sales to China amid depletion of reserves
In 2025, Russian gold exports to China increased ninefold, reaching over $3 billion, which indicates Moscow's attempts to urgently close budget gaps.
Ukrainian defence forces strike enemy radar station and drone control centres
Ukrainian military forces have reduced the air defence capabilities and offensive potential of Russian troops in several areas of the front.
China helps Russia ramp up production of hypersonic missiles despite sanctions
Beijing supplies Moscow with equipment and components without which Russia would be unable to scale up production of high-precision weapons capable of striking targets in Europe in a matter of minutes.
1,000 bodies of deceased soldiers returned to Ukraine as part of repatriation efforts
Ukraine has received 1,000 bodies of the deceased, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian defenders. Identification and forensic medical examination procedures have begun.
Italy has sent Ukraine its first batch of energy aid to help overcome the consequences of Russia's attacks
Rome has begun supplying equipment to support Ukraine's energy system, which will provide heat to hospitals, critical facilities and tens of thousands of homes.
The Ministry of Internal Affair's points of invulnerability in Kyiv are fully equipped with generators and communications.
All emergency shelters and warming centres under the responsibility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have generators, fuel reserves and stable communications, and since the beginning of January, psychologists have provided assistance to more than 28,000 Kyiv residents.
