6:28 PM

Parliament committee head calls for defense minister's resignation as defense procurement scandal escalates.

Umerov has been lambasted by pro-reform MPs and anti-corruption activists for what they see as his efforts to destroy the independence of the Defense Procurement Agency. Anti-corruption watchdogs have also argued that Umerov's actions jeopardize Western military aid for Ukraine.

4:47 PM  (Updated:  January 25, 2025 5:33 pm)

Zelensky, Sandu say they are ready to meet Transnistria's energy needs.

Earlier in the day, Maia Sandu arrived in Kyiv on an official visit to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss several issues, including the energy crisis.

3:35 PM  (Updated:  January 25, 2025 5:16 pm)

Russia launches four drone strikes in Kharkiv during day.

Russia targeted the Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi, and Kholodnohirskyi districts, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.

2:21 PM

US considers buying weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, Kellogg says.

The approach can be part of a comprehensive solution that will support Ukraine in its war against Russia and strengthen the American defense industry, Keith Kellogg said.

1:06 PM

Russian attacks across Ukraine injure 10 over past day.

Russian forces launched 61 drones and two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight.

11:42 AM

Moldovan President Sandu arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelensky.

"I bring a strong message of support for Ukraine and its people. Their courage secures our peace," Maia Sandu wrote on X.

9:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 828,470 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,650 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:30 AM

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US Secretary of Defense in tie-breaking vote.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Jan. 24 in a tie-breaking vote.

6:47 AM

SBU foils Russian missile plot on Ukrainian military institute, arrests cadet collaborating with FSB.

An 18-year-old military cadet has been charged with treason for allegedly aiding Russian special services, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on Jan. 24.

5:15 AM

Foreign Ministry rejects Slovak PM's unfounded Ukrainian cyberattack claim.

The Foreign Ministry denied Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's claim that Ukraine is connected to a cyberattack on Slovakia's national insurance company, according to a statement on the Ministry’s website on Jan. 24.

2:35 AM

Russia lost over 20,000 units of military equipment since Feb 24, 2022.

The majority of these losses—15,051 units—were destroyed, while 852 were reported as damaged. Russian troops abandoned 1,113 units, and over 3,000 were captured by Ukrainian forces, according to an analysis by the Oryx project.

1:32 AM

Zelensky says Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump amid talk of peace negotiations.

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning came after Putin expressed willingness to engage in talks with Donald Trump on Jan. 24 and praised the U.S. leader.

12:29 AM

Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Jan. 24 new guidance that halts spending on most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This directive, which took State Department officials by surprise, appears to include funding for military assistance to Ukraine, according to Politico.

11:16 PM

US arms exports reach record $318 billion in 2024 driven by Ukraine-related demand.

The State Department described arms sales and transfers as "important U.S. foreign policy tools with potential long-term implications for regional and global security."

10:02 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: 'More than 50 explosions’ — Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants

9:59 PM

Davos

‘An opportunity, not a burden:’ Ukraine House Davos’s message for world leaders, investors

9:58 PM

'Enough of Fico' — Slovaks flood the streets in nationwide anti-government protests.

Protests erupted in more than 20 Slovak cities on Jan. 24 under the slogan "Slovakia is Europe," targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.

9:57 PM

Reform watch

Defense Minister Umerov dismisses top official who stood up to him

8:52 PM

Incoming Trump peace envoy suggests oil crackdown to push Russia to negotiate.

The proposal comes as Trump threatens to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports if no deal to end the war is reached soon.

8:01 PM

Ukraine to boost energy resilience with focus on distributed generation, PM says.

In 2024, 233 generating units with a total capacity of over 830 MW were connected, including gas turbines, pistons, and cogeneration units.

12:09 PM  (Updated:  January 24, 2025 8:01 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.

7:19 PM

Trump & Russia

What leverage does Trump have over Putin in peace negotiations? Quite a lot, experts say

7:03 PM

Ukraine reforming recruitment system to attract 18-25-year-olds, senior official says.

The move comes amid pressure from U.S. lawmakers to lower the draft age, though President Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed lowering it to 18, arguing it would harm Ukraine's future prospects.

5:39 PM

Trump accuses Russia of stealing plans for US hypersonic missile.

President Donald Trump previously raised the accusation in 2023, saying Russia had stolen plans for what he described as "super-duper missiles."

5:29 PM

Putin claims Russia ready for Ukraine peace talks, questions legitimacy under Zelensky's decree.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Jan. 24 that Russia is ready for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.