11:56 PM

Opinion

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11:51 PM

'Putin afraid of negotiations' — Zelensky hits back after Kremlin leader labels him 'illegitimate.'

"Today, Putin once again proved that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and is doing everything possible to drag out the war. Every step he takes, every cynical maneuver, is aimed at making this war endless," Zelensky said on Jan. 28.

10:34 PM

Defense Minister Umerov under investigation for possible abuse of power, office position, media reports.

Proceedings against Rustem Umerov opened at the request of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, NABU said.

10:32 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Putin claims Zelensky doesn't have a right to sign any potential peace deal

10:18 PM

Putin claims Zelensky doesn't have a right to sign any potential peace deal.

"Negotiations can be held with anyone," Putin said. "But due to his illegitimacy he has no right to sign anything. If (Zelensky) wants to take part in talks, I will delegate people who will conduct such talks. But the (key) issue is the ultimate signing of the documents."

8:47 PM

Donald Trump

What Trump's first week in office says about his stance on Ukraine

8:41 PM

Italian parliament extends military support for Ukraine through 2025.

Earlier, the Italian Senate approved the measure with 192 votes in favor and 41 against.

7:20 PM

SBU says it dismantled Russian spy network targeting F-16 jets.

The operation, conducted near a military airfield, led to the arrest of two agents who were caught photographing a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet during takeoff.

7:06 PM

Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 11

6:35 PM

NATO official ties assassination plot against Rheinmetall CEO to Russian sabotage campaign.

Speaking at the European Parliament, NATO's Deputy Assistant Secretary-General James Appathurai confirmed the threats against Rheinmetall's CEO, which had previously been circulating only in the media.

5:13 PM

Russian oil sales to China and India stall as sanctions increase costs, Reuters reports.

The disruption has led to stalled trade in Russian crude loaded for March delivery as rising shipping costs created a significant price gap between buyers and sellers, according to Reuters.

4:14 PM

Uzbekistan Airways reroute European flights to avoid Russia, Belarus as 'precaution.'

Uzbekistan Airways airliners have changed their routes when flying to Europe to avoid Russian and Belarusian airspace as a "precautionary measure," the Uzbek news outlet Repost reported on Jan. 28.

3:50 PM

'Pure propaganda' — Kharkiv Oblast governor denies Russian claims of capturing Dvorichna.

Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov on Jan. 28 refuted the Russian Defense Ministry's claims that Russian forces had captured the village of Dvorichna in the Kupiansk district, emphasizing that fighting in the area is ongoing, Ukrinform reported.

3:43 PM

Russian physiologist Pavlov’s statue dismantled in central Kyiv.

Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov’s statue was removed from Kyiv’s Pechersk district for symbolizing Russia’s imperial past and his cruel experiments on humans and animals, the Kyiv city administration said on Jan. 27.

3:03 PM

Spanish Foreign Minister Albares visits Ukraine to reaffirm support amid war.

"This year will be a year of peace," Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares wrote on X, emphasizing Spain's commitment to a "just peace" that ensures Ukraine's sovereignty and freedom.

3:03 PM

Opinion

3 key takeaways from Davos from Ukraine’s economy minister

2:44 PM

EU considering new trade regime with Ukraine, media reports.

While the European Commission allegedly does not plan to reinstate pre-war trade rules, it is considering alternatives within the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) framework, including quotas for agricultural products and additional safeguards.

2:18 PM

Government dismisses Deputy Defense Minister Klimenkov amid procurement tensions.

The decision follows ongoing tensions within the Defense Ministry over its weapons procurement process, which has been heavily scrutinized amid reform efforts.

2:13 PM

Swedish police detain man for trying to drive car into Russian Embassy grounds.

A man attempted to ram the gates of Russia’s embassy in Sweden with a passenger car on Jan. 28, the Swedish television channel SVT Nyheter reported.

2:11 PM

Opinion

Davos heard Ukraine’s call, but will Europe seize the opportunity?

1:52 PM

Opinion

Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works

1:39 PM

Germany ramps up Russian LNG imports via EU ports, report says.

Germany's imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) via other EU countries continue to rise despite efforts to cut off direct shipments, the Financial Times wrote on Jan. 28, citing a report by Belgian, German, and Ukrainian NGOs.

1:05 PM

Russia pressuring relatives of Ukrainian POWs to collaborate, officials say.

The calls are used to pressure relatives into cooperating with Russian forces by demanding money, sensitive information, or illegal actions in exchange for promises of better treatment or inclusion in prisoner exchanges, according to the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs.

12:44 PM

Large amount of Russian military gear reportedly evacuated from Syria's Tartus port.

A "large amount" of Russian military equipment vanished from the Syrian port of Tartus with the departure of the Russian cargo ship Sparta II, an investigative journalist at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Mark Krutov, said on Jan. 27, citing satellite images.

12:12 PM

Russian oligarch Abramovich evaded taxes through fake yacht hire scheme, media investigation says.

Russian-Israeli oligarch Roman Abramovich evaded millions in taxes in EU countries through a fake yacht-for-hire scheme, according to a joint investigation by the BBC, The Guardian, and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism published on Jan. 28.