2:46 PM

Russia says ban on Ukraine’s NATO accession ’key’ condition for resolving war.

Moscow sees a ban on Ukraine’s entry to NATO as a key condition in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war, the pro-Kremlin news agency Interfax reported on Jan. 24, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.

2:33 PM

Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk, Ukraine's military says.

Russian forces are trying to bypass the city from the north and south, but so far without success, a military spokesperson said.

1:45 PM

Trump plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un, who Trump lauded as a "smart guy," has become Russian President Vladimir Putin’s key ally in a war against Ukraine, providing ballistic missiles, artillery, and 12,000 troops.

1:31 PM

'Victory means restoring territorial integrity' — Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections.

"Victory means restoring territorial integrity with a democratically legitimate government exercising full sovereignty," Friedrich Merz said.

12:41 PM

Putin ready to talk to Trump, Kremlin 'awaits signals' from US.

"(Vladimir) Putin is ready, we are waiting for signals, everyone is ready," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Jan. 24.

12:09 PM  (Updated:  January 24, 2025 12:37 pm)

'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants.

The news comes as Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting 121 Ukrainian drones overnight.

11:13 AM

'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine.

"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.

10:17 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 9 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least six people and injured at least nine over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 24.

9:39 AM

Seoul suspects North Korea plans to send more troops to Russia-Ukraine war.

North Korea is reportedly preparing to send more troops to Russia to fuel the war in Ukraine, even after significant losses, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported.

9:02 AM

Zelensky is ’no angel’ — Trump criticizes Ukraine’s president for ’wanting to fight’ at war’s onset.

"Zelensky... shouldn’t have allowed this to happen either. He’s no angel," Trump said. "First of all, he’s fighting a much bigger entity."

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 826,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,500 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:10 AM

2 killed, 1 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast.

Two people have been killed and one other injured in a drone attack overnight on Jan. 24 targeting Kyiv Oblast, the regional military administration reported.

4:51 AM

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA Director.

Ratcliffe, who served as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence during part of Trump's first term in office, was appointed with 74 senators voting in favor and 24 voting against the appointment.

3:25 AM

Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan Oblast amid drone strike.

A fire erupted at the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia after a mass drone attack targeting several regions, Russian Telegram channels reported on Jan. 23.

2:39 AM

Trump announces readiness to meet with Putin as soon as possible, Reuters reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he wanted to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible to end the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 23.

12:48 AM

Putin has no right to veto any country's NATO accession, NATO Secretary General says.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte said on Jan. 23 that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no authority to influence NATO's future membership decisions.

10:52 PM

Trump’s 90-day foreign aid suspension order does not impact weapon deliveries to Ukraine, Pentagon says.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending foreign aid programs for 90 days does not apply to military assistance for Ukraine, the Pentagon confirmed to the Ukrainian Service of Voice of America on Jan. 23.

10:36 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian forces suspected of killing 6 Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast

10:18 PM

Russian actor who starred in propaganda films lands Oscar nomination.

Russian actor Yura Borisov, who has previously starred in Russian propaganda films and illegally visited Russian-occupied Crimea, has received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film "Anora."

9:53 PM

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Trump’s Ukraine war ultimatum sparks angry reaction from Russian milbloggers.

8:44 PM

UK, US sanctions force Russia's oil tankers to reflag, Bloomberg reports.

The removal of these flags disrupts Russia's oil export logistics, forcing tankers to re-register in less reputable jurisdictions and change ownership to avoid detection.

8:38 PM

57% of Ukrainians believe peace without full territorial integrity will fail, poll shows.

The survey also found over half of respondents regard Donald Trump's presidency positively.

7:35 PM

Trump says Russia's war in Ukraine 'will end immediately' if OPEC lowers oil prices.

President Donald Trump also said Ukraine was "ready for a deal," but added "you'll have to ask Russia" about a peace agreement within a year.

7:01 PM

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6:37 PM

Ukrainian documentary 'Porcelain War' nominated for Oscar.

This marks the second consecutive year a Ukrainian documentary has been nominated for an Academy Award.