On January 10, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Budanov announced a new offensive—not on the frontline, but against corruption in territorial recruitment centers (TRCs) and other security agencies. He held a broad meeting with the General Staff and law enforcement, focusing on military discipline and abuse of power. Particular attention was given to cases of unauthorized abandonment of military units (UAMU), which, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office, number in the hundreds of thousands.
Budanov and President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks to set priorities for the President’s Office and review sanction policies. Effective solutions to improve discipline and tackle corruption in the military sphere are expected soon.
International support for Ukraine remains strong. The UK has announced £200 million in aid to prepare for troop deployment after a ceasefire, focusing on equipment modernization and drone defenses. France also signaled intentions of sending forces after the war ends.
Amid ongoing Russian attacks, Ukraine continued to be targeted by missile and airstrikes, affecting Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Odesa, and Kharkiv. There were damages to civilian infrastructure, and, for the first time during the full-scale war, a Russian ballistic missile was shot down over Kharkiv.
Progress is being made in energy restoration, with power and heat supplies gradually being reinstated and scheduled outages introduced. Ukrainian defense manufacturer FirePoint shared future plans to develop more ballistic and cruise missiles, though part of its shares is now held by foreign investors.
Deportations of Ukrainians from Poland have increased. In 2025, 31 Ukrainian nationals were expelled, according to the Polish border guard. Most are not being returned directly to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to strike Russian targets, including oil depots in Volgograd region and on occupied territories.
