CNN: Russia is poised to deploy up to 1,000 more mercenaries to Ukraine.

7:02 PM

Trump sworn in as 47th US president.

Vice President J.D. Vance took the oath of office alongside the president.

6:53 PM

Lithuania sends drones, thermal imagers, loaders in new Ukraine aid package, Defense Ministry says.

"Keeping Ukraine safe means taking care of our security. We have as much time as Ukraine has," Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said.

5:00 PM

Glide Bomb

Russia's primitive glide bombs are still outmatching Ukraine's air defenses, killing more civilians

4:50 PM

Putin congratulates Trump amid inauguration, signals readiness for talks.

This comes as reported peace proposals, including freezing the front lines, have been publicly rejected by Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that his country would begin peace negotiations if Kyiv agreed to withdraw from the four Ukrainian regions Moscow partly controls.

4:11 PM

Commander of scandal-hit Ukrainian brigade detained, accused of failing to report desertions.

The State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" Brigade on Jan. 3.

3:50 PM

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3:42 PM

China imports record amount of Russian crude oil in 2024, Reuters reports.

In 2024, 108.5 million metric tons were imported from Russia, including through pipelines and sea deliveries.

2:18 PM

'I didn't know who I'd be fighting' — North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine speaks in new footage.

The POW said he arrived in Russia on a cargo ferry with over 100 other North Korean soldiers.

1:13 PM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 5 over past day.

Russian forces launched 141 drones at Ukraine overnight from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primosk-Akhtarsk, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

12:50 PM

Russia launched nearly 550 drones, 60 missiles, over 660 aerial bombs against Ukraine in a week, Zelensky says.

"More Patriot (air defenses) for Ukraine means more protection of life," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

11:41 AM

Trump instructs aides to arrange call with Putin 'in coming days' after inauguration, CNN reports.

President-elect Donald Trump has previously said he wants to meet with Putin "very quickly" after his inauguration.

11:06 AM

Ukraine's Svitolina defeats Russian opponent to reach Australian Open quarterfinals.

"I’m really pleased with the performance throughout this tournament," Elina Svitolina said after the match.

8:42 AM

Ukraine Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry but mobilization issues remain, Syrskyi says.

Reports last week indicated that since 2024, thousands of Air Force soldiers have been transferred to the Ground Forces.

8:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 820,430 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,690 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

5:41 AM  (Updated:  January 20, 2025 7:16 am)

Fire reported near aviation plant in Russia's Tatarstan amid drone attack.

A fire erupted in the city of Kazan in Russia's Tatarstan republic overnight on Jan. 20 amid a Ukrainian drone attack on the city, Russian Telegram channels reported.

2:31 AM

150,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine in 2024, Syrskyi says.

Russian forces suffered their heaviest losses last year since the start of the full-scale war, with total military losses reaching 434,000 soldiers, including approximately 150,000 killed in combat during 2024, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in a Jan. 19 interview with the Ukrainian news outlet TSN.

1:13 AM

Ammunition used by Russians halved following Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says.

"For several months now, the artillery ammunition expenditure rates in the Russian army have practically halved. If previously the figure reached up to 40,000 rounds per day, it is now significantly lower," Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi said on Jan. 19.

11:39 PM

Zelensky, first lady visit wounded soldiers, pledge to address accessibility issues.

"Every front is important, and you served on the most challenging ones. You are our heroes, and we are deeply grateful to each of you," the president said.

10:16 PM

Ukraine developing its own air defense system to combat Russia's 'Oreshnik,' Syrskyi says.

"We have the capacities and capabilities to create, and we are working on creating, our own domestic air defense complex," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Jan. 19.

9:18 PM

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9:09 PM

Ukraine's General Staff launches investigation into 156th Brigade.

Recent inspections of the 156th Brigade revealed "a number of significant shortcomings," the military said. Solutions include replacing the brigade's leadership, appointing a commander with practical combat and command experience, and transferring combat-tested officers and sergeants into the unit.

7:55 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits 2 oil depots in Russia overnight; Zelensky sanctions top pro-Russian politicians.

7:36 PM

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7:01 PM

Fico accuses Slovak opposition leader of 'kissing Zelensky's ring.'

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused opposition leader Michal Simecka of "kissing Zelensky's ring" during his recent visit to Kyiv and said the pro-Western MP wanted to stage a coup d'etat in Bratislava.

5:53 PM

Syria bans goods from Russia, Iran, Israel.

Syria's new administration has banned all Russian, Iranian, and Israeli goods from entering the country in a new decree issued by the country's Minister of Finance on Jan. 17.