CNN: Ukrainian forces liberate 4 villages on Kherson front

11:58 AM

Trump has opportunity to 'negotiate a good deal' in Ukraine, Blinken says.

"And President (Donald) Trump talks about having good, strong deals. I think there’s an opportunity to get one," outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

11:23 AM

Ukraine produced over 30,000 bomber drones in 2024, minister says.

The bomber drones were created during Russia's full-scale invasion and operate mainly at night. They can also remotely disperse mines or transport ammunition, food, and medicine to Ukrainian positions.

11:17 AM

Navalny's lawyers sentenced to 3.5-5.5 years in prison.

Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were sentenced after a closed-door trial on "extremism" charges over their involvement with Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.

10:32 AM

Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims.

"The termination of the functioning of the 92H6 radar station of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system was recorded, which indicates a successful target hit," the statement read.

9:49 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 16 over past day.

Ukrainian forces downed 33 out of the 50 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Another nine were "lost," and one more drone flew in the direction of Romania, according to the statement.

9:44 AM

Allied support for Ukraine won't suddenly change with Trump's inauguration, top NATO officer assures.

NATO has taken over some responsibilities in coordinating aid for Ukraine from the U.S. with Washington's consent, ensuring a stable support mechanism going forward, NATO Military Committee Chief Admiral Rob Bauer said on Jan. 16.

9:08 AM

Italy's upcoming military aid package to Ukraine includes 'modern weaponry,' Umerov says.

"(The military aid package) is already on its way to Ukraine. This is modern weaponry that will help our soldiers to deliver powerful strikes against the enemy," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

9:02 AM

German FM slams her government over hesitancy on Ukraine aid.

Germany is not currently seen as a "driving force for peace policy in Europe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told Politico in comments published on Jan. 17, criticizing her own government for hesitancy in supporting Ukraine.

8:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 815,820 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,670 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:25 AM

Russian hackers target WhatsApp in new tactic, Microsoft warns.

The Russian hacker group Star Blizzard impersonated U.S. government officials in emails directing recipients to join a WhatsApp group that claimed to focus on "the latest non-governmental initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine NGOs."

5:44 AM

UK to play 'full part' in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Starmer says.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had discussed the possibility of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Kyiv.

4:51 AM

Zelensky, Italian Defense Minister discuss security guarantees at meeting in Kyiv.

"Now is the moment — perhaps the most critical moment in the past three years — to increase support," Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the president.

3:40 AM

Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast injures child.

Falling wreckage from an intercepted drone caused a fire and injured a 12-year-old boy, the regional military administration reported. The boy is being treated for his injuries in the hospital.

2:54 AM

Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister's visit to Kyiv.

Following his visit to Kyiv, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced 27 million euros ($27.8 million) in new aid for Ukraine on Jan. 16.

12:17 AM

Biden administration prioritized sanctions strategies over designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, US official says.

The Biden administration believes that large-scale sanctions have been more effective politically than designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 16, citing U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.

10:12 PM

Ukrainian Air Force

'Absurd phenomenon' — The manpower issue threatening to weaken Ukraine's Air Force

10:03 PM

NATO deploys Norwegian F-35 fighters for 1st time during Russian Jan. 15 attack on Ukraine.

Russia attacked Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles on Jan. 15, targeting critical infrastructure in several oblasts.

9:56 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, UK sign 100-year partnership agreement

9:13 PM

North Korea

How Ukraine captured a North Korean POW, told by the soldiers who took part

9:05 PM

Fico may meet with Zelensky in 'next few days'.

"We are looking for another date, which should be in the next few days," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.

8:23 PM

Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault on border with Russia's Kursk Oblast, military says.

The 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade repelled an assault of Russian troops near the village of Zhuravka in Sumy Oblast on the border with Russia's Kursk Oblast, according to the brigade's Jan. 15 statement.

7:29 PM

Russia

Partners, not allies: What to expect from Russia-Iran agreement set to be signed on Jan. 17

6:55 PM

Ukrainian military releases footage of rare Russian reconnaissance drone downing.

"A rare bird was shot down by anti-aircraft gunners and pilots of the 63rd Brigade — a Russian experimental reconnaissance drone Merlin-VR," the brigade's statement read.

6:39 PM

Sanctions

How Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with Russia

5:21 PM

Trump advisers draft sanctions plan to pressure Moscow toward peace, Bloomberg reports.

Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are developing a comprehensive sanctions strategy aimed at facilitating a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 16, citing anonymous sources familiar with the discussions.