Morning reports revealed Trump's team organizing talks with Putin, while evidence from captured North Korean soldiers, including a 17-year-old POW, exposed Pyongyang's direct military involvement. Ukrainian forces reported intercepting 93 drones and neutralizing 47 more across 13 regions overnight.
By midday, authorities arrested two generals and a colonel for the May 2024 defense failure in Kharkiv region, expanding the accountability investigation that began earlier this month. State registries recovered from a Russian cyberattack, with no data losses reported.
The evening centered on Trump's inauguration as 47th US president, with coverage noting his inaugural speech avoided mentioning Ukraine while promising "peace through strength." Macron responded by announcing plans to mobilize volunteers, while General Syrsky addressed military challenges and confirmed development of a Ukrainian Patriot system. The day ended with 151 combat engagements reported along the frontline.