War
In Russia, the war is expected to lead to mass closures of small and medium-sized businesses
Russian financial analysts warn of the threat of a large-scale decline in entrepreneurial activity. Against the backdrop of a budget crisis caused by the war and increasing tax pressure, up to a third of small and medium-sized businesses may cease operations.
Drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing a fire
On the night of 26 January, drones struck Slavyansk in Kuban, Krasnodar Krai. According to Telegram channels and media reports, debris from the drones caused fires on the territory of enterprises, presumably at an oil refinery.
Night arrivals without unnecessary expenses: train passengers will be offered discounts on taxis
The initiative is intended to make it easier for people whose trains arrive in large cities during curfew hours to get home.
Over 90 heating points have been set up in Kyiv by the State Emergency Service, refuting rumours about overnight accommodation points.
In the capital, against the backdrop of an extremely difficult situation, an extensive network of heating points operated by the State Emergency Service is in operation. The authorities and rescue workers emphasise that these points are intended to help people, not for mass overnight accommodation.
A new round of negotiations between the US, Ukraine and Russia is scheduled for 1 February in Abu Dhabi.
After two days of consultations in the UAE capital, the parties agreed to continue trilateral talks next week. The US reports progress, while Kyiv emphasises the constructive nature of the dialogue, despite massive attacks by Russia.
The US and Ukraine discussed the deployment of troops from neutral countries in Donbas during negotiations in the UAE
Direct talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia took place in the UAE capital. The parties speak of cautious progress, but fighting continues and key differences remain.
Media reported Ayatollah Khamenei's move to an underground bunker amid threat of US strike
Iran's supreme leader, according to opposition media, has stepped up security measures following signals of an increased risk of an American strike, while Washington says it is moving military ships into the region.
France has transferred several Rodeur drones, which can stay in the air for up to five hours and cover up to 500 kilometres.
The war in Ukraine has been a catalyst for France in the development of military drones. The country is accelerating the creation of its own combat drone industry and involving the automotive industry in large-scale production.
In Kyiv, the warhead of a ballistic missile that fell near residential buildings was neutralised.
Explosives experts from the capital's police force, together with rescuers from the State Emergency Service, defused an unexploded Iskander-M missile warhead, which posed a serious threat to residents of the Dnipro district after a night-time attack by the Russian Federation.
Russia reports the most massive shelling of Belgorod and damage to energy infrastructure
The authorities of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation reported the most powerful shelling of the city since the beginning of the war, which resulted in damage to energy facilities and power outages, while officially stating that there were no casualties.
Over the course of a week, Russia launched more than 3,000 strikes on Ukraine, targeting mainly energy facilities and residential areas.
Over the past week, Russia has sharply increased the intensity of its attacks on Ukraine, focusing on energy, critical infrastructure and residential buildings, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced one-time assistance and preferential loans for businesses to purchase energy equipment
The government has approved a support package for small and medium-sized businesses, which provides for direct payments and zero-interest loans to compensate for energy independence costs amid emergency power cuts.
