Political news from Kyiv region, government decisions and Ukraine politics at Razom UA
A massive strike on the energy infrastructure has disrupted daily life for Kyiv residents. We examine what services are doing, what risks remain, and what this means for the city's security.
A night raid marked the return of a rare strategic weapon — an important signal for air defenses and international partners. We examine why this is happening and what the consequences are for the energy sector and civilians.
The missile-and-drone attack on January 24 struck Kyiv region and infrastructure just as peace consultations were taking place in the UAE. Why this matters for the negotiation process and for your heating — briefly and with facts.
The Pentagon is shifting away from prioritizing China and is placing emphasis on defending U.S. territory and the Western Hemisphere. We examine why this matters for Ukraine and what steps to expect from allies.
The president of St. Pauli suggested discussing a World Cup boycott after Trump's remarks about Greenland. Why this issue goes beyond sport and matters for Ukraine's security — briefly and without panic.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) will gradually switch off lights in parks and squares — citing technical limitations of aging mercury and sodium lamps. This is a temporary measure to ensure stable energy supply, which will affect evening walks and require residents to adapt.
On the night of January 24, Russia simultaneously used 'Zircon', 'Iskander', Kh-22/Kh-32 missiles and hundreds of attack drones. Why energy infrastructure became the target and what these strikes mean for security and recovery — briefly and to the point.
Politico reports: the White House is discussing an outright ban on oil shipments to Cuba. It is an instrument of pressure with geopolitical consequences — for the people on the island and for international norms. We explain why this matters right now.
FIE has stripped Tallinn of the right to host the tournament scheduled for June 2026. The decision is linked to a change in the rules on the neutral status of athletes from aggressor countries — what does this mean for European sport and the principles of solidarity?
From January through March, each worker in emergency-restoration crews will receive 20,000 hryvnias — a move intended to reduce downtime of utility services and speed up repairs after shelling.
The Central Election Commission has confirmed the replacement of the mandate following the death of Oleksandr Kabanov. We examine how the replacement mechanism works and why this matters for the stability of the legislative majority.
Bloomberg reports that the sanctioned Russian tanker Progress, carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of Urals crude, lost steering off the coast of Algeria — the incident exposes gaps in oversight of the "shadow fleet" and has implications for sanctions policy and environmental safety.
The National Police are conducting investigative actions at the Kyiv City State Administration’s Department of Finance — the director has been placed under suspicion. The probe concerns the issuance of local loan bonds in 2020 and has direct implications for Kyiv’s fiscal stability and investor confidence.
Trump’s Peace Council, created in Davos, has proven to be more of an instrument of personal power than a platform for multilateral dialogue. Why this matters for Ukraine — briefly and without alarmism.
Ahead of the two-day technical meeting in Abu Dhabi, the president discussed the key frameworks and expected outcomes with the head of the delegation. It is a signal: Ukraine is entering the dialogue with a clear position, not vague compromises.
The head of the self‑proclaimed "DPR" is suspected of organizing an illegal network for the supply and modification of weapons: arms from the EU and pistols stolen from occupied territories were being disguised as "awards." An investigation involving Poland, Slovakia and Europol clarifies why this issue matters for Ukraine's security now.
In an interview with the BBC, Brigadier General Yevhen Lasiichuk predicts a decline in enemy activity in the Pokrovsk‑Myrnohrad agglomeration — provided the Kremlin does not deploy new reserves. We explain why this matters for the front and for tactical planning.
In an interview with LIGA.net, the president discussed negotiations over PAC-3 missiles, anticipated security guarantees, and trilateral talks in the Emirates — we explain what this means for the country's defense and finances.
The mayor warned of risks to Kyiv’s energy system and urged businesses to move employees to remote work. We explain what has already been done, what the numbers say about the state of the grid, and what each person should do.
The president says the territorial question of the Donetsk region is a key issue in talks in Abu Dhabi. The agreement on security guarantees is ready to be signed — only the time, place and ratification in the U.S. remain.
Russia struck the private sector of Cherkaske with "Geran‑2" drones — civilians are being killed, children wounded. We examine why this is not an isolated incident and what practical lessons are needed to protect communities.
On January 22, Ukraine's power system endured its most difficult day since the 2022 blackout. We explain where the greatest risks lie, what the services are doing, and how this affects daily life and safety.
Financial Times reports that Washington and Kyiv considered a temporary halt to strikes on energy infrastructure in exchange for a halt to attacks on oil refineries and tankers. This could reduce the humanitarian impact — but it carries strategic risks that are worth knowing right now.
At the WEF the president directly pointed to forces undermining European interests, naming Orbán as an example. We examine why this is not just rhetoric — but a matter of security, energy supply, and the EU’s internal politics.
In Davos, the president said he did not know the format of the Peace Council until the moment of signing. This is not just a label — the decision has practical and security implications for Kyiv.
LIGA.net published a video and the words of a source in the SBU: allegedly a drone strike by the Center for Special Operations “Alpha” struck an oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai. We examine why this is more than just another video online.
Two volunteers were killed near Kozacha Lopan while delivering bread — this is not an isolated incident, but part of a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure that jeopardize the safe delivery of aid to local communities.
In the village of Krokmaz on the border with Ukraine, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered — police carried out a controlled detonation. We examine why this matters for border security and what it means for neighbors.
Russian drones struck a residential building in Dnipro — what is known about the casualties, the rescuers’ actions, and the broader context of the attack.
Commander of the Air Assault Forces Oleh Apostol says: restoring full control over Pokrovsk is not a matter of courage but of logistics and supplies. We examine what this means for the front and for partners.