On January 8, in the news summary, Kateryna Tereshchenko reported on the day's main events. The security guarantee document for Ukraine is practically ready for finalization at the highest level with Donald Trump, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. During talks in France, options for finalizing the peace framework were discussed, and Ukraine awaits feedback from the US and Russia.
In Russia, partisans inflicted a powerful blow on the Russian army just 65 km from the border—fifteen units of military equipment were destroyed in the Belgorod region, significantly affecting logistics. The operation was carried out by members of the Resistance movement and the Freedom of Russia Legion.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, about 800,000 subscribers were left without heat and water after Russian attacks. Repairs partially restored services in several settlements, with social infrastructure running on backup power. Massive power outages are expected nationwide due to strikes on energy infrastructure.
In Donbas, despite the Ukrainian army's large-scale fortifications, the enemy continues to advance under fire. Russian forces achieved local gains near Myrnohrad and other villages in Donetsk region, putting ongoing pressure on the front line.
A scandal in Kyiv involves an underground school at a UOC-MP monastery, where children were taught using Soviet textbooks. The school operated without a license, with children officially registered in another lyceum. The Ministry of Education and the Security Service of Ukraine are investigating possible violations.
Internationally, American journalist Tucker Carlson claimed that the US is turning into an empire and preparing for a major war. Donald Trump proposed increasing the US defense budget and began procedures for withdrawing from several international organizations.
Trump also approved a significant bipartisan bill imposing tough sanctions on Russia, giving the US leverage to penalize countries supporting Russia by purchasing energy resources. This move could affect the balance of power in the global energy market.
The day's main topics included the school scandal, energy infrastructure crisis, hostilities on the front and international developments.
