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This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.01.2026.
It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Counter-Strike Promise
⌨On January 18, 2026, Ukrainian editorial priorities shifted from transatlantic trade friction toward domestic survival and military strategy. Morning headlines focused on the fallout of President Trump’s Greenland tariffs and a new demand for a '$1 billion membership' for his 'Peace Council,' alongside reports of a massive Russian drone campaign involving over 1,300 units in one week.
By early afternoon, media attention consolidated around Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Editors highlighted his strategic briefing, which framed Russian mobilization as a failure and, crucially, announced preparations for new Ukrainian counter-offensive operations. This military optimism was juxtaposed with reports of tactical gains near Pokrovsk.
The evening news cycle turned to a deepening energy crisis. Following Syrskyi's warning of intensified Russian strikes on nuclear infrastructure, utility providers announced potential 16-hour daily blackouts in Kyiv. Coverage concluded with President Zelenskyy’s diplomatic efforts in the U.S. and Davos to secure long-term security documents.
By early afternoon, media attention consolidated around Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Editors highlighted his strategic briefing, which framed Russian mobilization as a failure and, crucially, announced preparations for new Ukrainian counter-offensive operations. This military optimism was juxtaposed with reports of tactical gains near Pokrovsk.
The evening news cycle turned to a deepening energy crisis. Following Syrskyi's warning of intensified Russian strikes on nuclear infrastructure, utility providers announced potential 16-hour daily blackouts in Kyiv. Coverage concluded with President Zelenskyy’s diplomatic efforts in the U.S. and Davos to secure long-term security documents.
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Liga.net
Київ ділиться даними та попереджає про наслідки можливих ударів Росії по об'єктах, пов'язаних з атомними станціями, заявив Сибіга
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Київ ділиться даними та попереджає про наслідки можливих ударів Росії по об'єктах, пов'язаних з атомними станціями, заявив Сибіга
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From Brussels to Capitol Hill, resistance hardens as allies align and lawmakers caution that coercive tariffs tied to Greenland undermine alliance cohesion and America’s strategic standing.
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02:25 (00:25)⇢Nuclear Shadows over the Grid
⌨The editorial focus has intensified around the escalation of the Greenland tariff dispute, with editors tracking an emergency EU diplomatic response and resistance within the US Congress (UNIAN, Kyiv Post). Simultaneously, a coordinated warning has emerged across major outlets regarding specific Russian threats to nuclear power plant substations, heightening the domestic urgency alongside ongoing combat in Pokrovsk (Liga.net, Pravda, Ukrinform).
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As Tehran kills protesters, exiled Iranians – and Ukraine supporters – press the White House to “keep its promise” and act.
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08:17 (06:17)⇢Trump Demands the Ayatollah Vanish
⌨The editorial landscape shifted toward Trump's escalating rhetoric, highlighting his 'Ayatollah Must Go' demand and Greenland ultimatum (Kyiv Post, UNIAN). While domestic outlets continue to monitor the persistent Pokrovsk frontline and drone strikes on Kharkiv (Ukrinform, Pravda, Glavcom, Ukrinform UA), the potential for Russian attacks on nuclear infrastructure remains a high-priority warning (Liga.net). Media attention is increasingly focused on how US foreign policy shifts influence regional security.
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UNIAN
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Окупанти обстріляли Україну, під атакою опинились Суми та Харків
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Radio Svoboda
"Это чисто блокада". Камчатку накрыла буря, которой не было 30 лет
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Ukrinform (En.)
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Ukrainska Pravda
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 1,300 attack drones in the past week, as crews worked to restore power and Ukraine renewed calls for more air defenses.
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Військові відновили контроль над ділянкою під Покровськом, зачистивши майже кілометр території
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Окупанти заявили про буцімто захоплення села в Донецькій області. Це не відповідає дійсності, розповіли військові
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14:06 (12:06)⇢Thousand Wings of Iron Rain
⌨The editorial landscape has shifted from transatlantic diplomatic tensions to the intensification of Russia's aerial campaign. Ukrainian editors are prioritizing President Zelenskyy's reports of over 1,300 drone strikes and 1,050 guided aerial bombs within a single week (Ukrinform UA, Kyiv Post, Glavcom). While tactical updates from the Pokrovsk frontline persist (UNIAN, Ukrinform), the sheer volume of the drone offensive dominates the current domestic news cycle (Pravda).
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Уряд закликає представників бізнесу долучатися до створення Пунктів незламності та реєструвати свої заклади для участі в ініціативі
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Ukrinform
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Росія минулого року залучила близько 406 000 осіб, а втратила 419 000, заявив Олександр Сирський
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TSN
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18:36 (16:36)⇢Syrskyi Foretells the Counterstrike
⌨Ukrainian editors are centering their coverage on Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi's latest strategic assessments. Following the week's drone intensity, the narrative has shifted to Syrskyi's reports on Russian mobilization failures, the anticipation of heightened Russian strikes, and his announcement of forthcoming Ukrainian counter-offensives (UNIAN, Liga.net, Glavcom, TSN). Outlets are also tracking the persistent pressure on the Pokrovsk axis (Ukrinform UA, Ukrinform).
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LIGA.net пояснює, як зменшити шкідливий вплив від постійного фонового шуму і чому це те така дрібниця, як може здатись на перший погляд.
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Ukrainska Pravda
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У 2024-2025 роках Росія втратила близько 850 000 вбитими й пораненими, заявив головком ЗСУ
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У столиці працюють 18 додаткових бригад – від УЗ, а також із Фастова й Обухова
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У столиці працюють 18 додаткових бригад – від УЗ, а також із Фастова й Обухова
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TSN
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Українська та американська делегації під час чергового раунду обговорили економічний розвиток та гарантії безпеки
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22:24 (20:24)⇢Sixteen Hours of Winter Darkness
⌨Ukrainian media have shifted focus to diplomatic and infrastructure survival. Editors highlight President Zelenskyy's delegation meetings in the US and Davos regarding security guarantees (Liga.net, Pravda). Domestically, coverage prioritizes a dire energy outlook with potential 16-hour blackouts in Kyiv (TSN), while military reports track persistent frontline pressure and the prioritization of AWOL personnel for high-intensity combat zones (UNIAN, Glavcom, Ukrinform UA).
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