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12.01.2026

The Day of the Kupiansk City Council Liberation

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 12.01.2026.

It displays 71 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.01.2026The Day of the Kupiansk City Council Liberation
On January 12, 2026, Ukrainian media shifted focus from the previous day’s drone innovations to a high-stakes domestic political and infrastructure crisis. Morning headlines were dominated by a stalled government reshuffle; despite expectations of his dismissal following the Prime Minister's resignation, the parliamentary committee blocked the removal of SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk. Simultaneously, coverage prioritized a deepening energy collapse as extreme frost and systematic strikes forced Kyiv and seven other regions into emergency blackouts, bypassing previous hourly schedules.
By afternoon, editorial attention moved to international security, reporting on British development of long-range ballistic missiles to circumvent U.S. supply restrictions and President Zelenskyy’s order to finalize a security guarantee document with the Trump administration. The evening news cycle was defined by a tactical breakthrough in the Kharkiv region, as outlets widely circulated footage of Ukrainian forces raising the national flag over the Kupiansk city council, providing a counter-narrative to Zelenskyy’s warnings of a looming massed Russian strike.
12.01.2026

05:37 (03:37)British Ballistic Reach for Moscow

Ukrainian editors are highlighting the convergence of severe environmental and military pressures. Outlets emphasize the collapse of civilian infrastructure due to an anomalous cold wave combined with persistent Russian strikes (TSN, Ukrinform UA, Glavcom). Simultaneously, a new offensive dimension is emerging as reports circulate regarding British plans to develop long-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine capable of reaching Moscow (Pravda, Kyiv Post).
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09:35 (07:35)Fedorov Moves to Defense Post

Ukrainian editors are prioritizing a significant government reshuffle, specifically the transition of Mykhailo Fedorov to the Ministry of Defense and potential changes for Kyrylo Budanov and Vasyl Maliuk (Liga.net, TSN). This internal focus is balanced against ongoing high-intensity combat, with 219 clashes reported daily (Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform). Concurrently, media outlets are scrutinizing Donald Trump's latest foreign policy statements regarding Greenland and Ukraine peace prospects (UNIAN, Kyiv Post).
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Radio Svoboda

"Власть захватили бандиты!". В Петербурге преследуют защитников исторического здания

12:27 (10:27 in your timezone)
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13:14 (11:14)Emergency Blackouts Grip the Frost

Ukrainian editors are prioritizing the escalating energy crisis as extreme cold and Russian strikes force emergency blackouts across multiple regions (UNIAN, Glavcom). Simultaneously, coverage focuses on President Zelenskyy's formal request to Parliament to extend martial law and mobilization (Pravda). Emerging reports also highlight a school stabbing in Kyiv, with media outlets emphasizing potential links to Russian special services (TSN).
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17:28 (15:28)Maliuk Retains His Shield

Ukrainian editors are focusing on the parliamentary committee's decision to block the dismissal of SBU Chief Vasyl Maliuk (Glavcom, Liga.net, Ukrinform UA), signaling internal friction despite earlier reshuffle expectations. Simultaneously, media outlets are tracking the gradual stabilization of Kyiv's energy grid following recent Russian strikes (Kyiv Post) and NATO's formal response to the 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile deployment (UNIAN).
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20:55 (18:55)The Blue and Yellow Over Kupiansk

Ukrainian editors are highlighting the liberation of the Kupiansk city council, signaling a tactical success in the Kharkiv region (UNIAN, Liga.net, Pravda). Simultaneously, the focus shifts to a critical infrastructure breakdown in the capital, where Mayor Klitschko has convened an emergency closed session due to an energy collapse (Glavcom). This follows the prioritization of Britain's development of new ballistic missiles to bypass previous US supply restrictions (Kyiv Post).
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