The U.S. has frozen the U4U program, while Italy will continue its military support for Ukraine. Here are the latest updates from January 28.

The U.S. has suspended its program for Ukrainian citizens fleeing to the States due to Russia's large-scale aggression. Meanwhile, the Italian parliament has voted to extend military aid supplies to Ukraine through 2025.

For more details on what happened on Tuesday, January 28, check out the article from RBK-Ukraine.

Russia's War Against Ukraine: Latest News

• Russia once again launched "Shahed" drones at Ukraine. Kyiv was targeted, with repercussions felt in Kharkiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, and Uman.
• Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, reported the OSUV "Khortytsia."
• The head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleg Synegubov, refuted claims by the Russians about the capture of Dvorichna.

NSDC Issues Statement on Chinese AI Model DeepSeek

According to Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation at the NSDC of Ukraine, DeepSeek is an excellent tool for gathering intelligence.

"Any artificial intelligence studies you and collects all information about your experiences, interests, family, finances, and practically everything else. People voluntarily ask questions and receive answers, while the AI retains this information. Then, models of behavior for entire societies can be generated, leading to the development of influence tools. The real question is who owns this AI and what its ultimate goal is," he noted.

Ukraine to Receive Mirage 2000-5 Fighters from France by the End of Q1 2025

This was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Sud Radio.

"French 'Mirages' will soon be flying over Ukraine. At the end of the quarter, as announced by (French President Emmanuel Macron, - ed.)," he said.

Danish Prime Minister Seeks European Help to Protect Greenland from Trump, - Bloomberg

According to the news agency, Mette Frederiksen is touring major European capitals after allocating $2 billion for the defense of the Arctic island eyed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This is part of a broader plan to enhance patrols in the North Atlantic waters. Reports indicate that Denmark has decided not to actively support Trump's rhetoric publicly and has asked European allies to do the same. The idea is to downplay threats and avoid escalating the situation.

Government Supports Introduction of Electronic Directives for Military Medical Commissions

During a meeting, the Cabinet gave the "green light" to electronic directives for military conscripts. The document can be generated using the Unified State Register of Conscripts and obtained through the Reserve+ app.

Initially, this option will be available for those who wish to independently undergo a military medical commission. Individuals who receive a summons can also submit an electronic request for the formation of a directive to save time on visiting the TCC.

Ukraine Has Recovered Five More Children from Occupation

As reported by the advisor to the head of the Office of the President, Daria Zarivna, among those returned is the 15-year-old daughter of a Ukrainian serviceman, who was recently freed from captivity. Also included is an 8-year-old boy who, despite the occupiers' ban, secretly studied in a Ukrainian online school the entire time.

They also managed to return a 17-year-old young man who sought help to escape from occupation. He celebrated his coming of age back home.

Preparing an Attack on Airfields with F-16s. SBU Uncovers FSB Agent Network

According to the SBU, two Russian agents were caught "red-handed" near one of the airfields photographing the takeoff of a domestic F-16. They turned out to be two residents of Kremenchuk aged 22 and 21, recruited by an FSB staff officer.

Law enforcement established that the agents' task was to gather precise coordinates of main and reserve airfields and aviation infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, so that the enemy could later launch missile and drone strikes against them.

Russian POWs in Ukraine Will Be Allowed to Call Relatives, with a Caveat

The Cabinet has adopted a resolution regulating the procedure for granting prisoners of war the right to make phone calls.

Specifically, POWs suspected or accused of committing criminal offenses will be entitled to phone calls. They must receive written permission from the investigator, prosecutor, or court within the framework of the criminal proceedings and approval from the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

Satellite Images of Huge Nuclear Fusion Research Center in China Emerge

According to Reuters, satellite photos reveal four remote "arms," which will house laser compartments, and a central experimental chamber that will contain a target chamber filled with hydrogen isotopes, which powerful lasers will fuse together to generate energy.

EU May Create a "European Space Shield": What It's For

European Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, emphasized that countries are increasingly competing for dominance in space. In particular, Russia, at the beginning of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, collaborated with China to implement projects such as a joint lunar nuclear power plant.

That's why the Eurocommissioner believes that "we cannot leave space to the mercy of aggressive authoritarian states."

U.S. Freezes Program for Ukrainian Refugees U4U

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has announced the suspension of the program for Ukrainian citizens coming to the States due to Russia's large-scale aggression. This refers to the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program.

The American agency stated that it "is suspending the acceptance of Form I-134A, online requests for support and declarations of financial support." This is explained by the executive order from January 20, "Protecting Our Borders."

Italian Parliament Supports Extension of Military Aid to Ukraine

The Italian parliament has voted to extend military aid supplies to Ukraine through 2025.

According to reports, the Lower House of the Italian parliament has officially approved a resolution regarding Ukraine, which authorizes the extension of arms supplies to Kyiv until December 31, 2025.

Putin Makes Another Statement on the War in Ukraine and Negotiations

"Negotiations actually began immediately after the start of the 'SVO'. First, we told the then Ukrainian leadership: the people in 'DNR' and 'LNR' do not want to be part of Ukraine, leave there and that's it, it will all end," said dictator Vladimir Putin.

According to him, in that case, Russia would allegedly not have attacked Ukraine, while he believes that it was Kyiv that decided to go to war.

U.S. Sends Dozens of Missiles for Patriots from Israel to Ukraine, - Axios

The publication claims that in recent days, U.S. Air Force C-17 planes have been arriving at a base in southern Israel and departing for Rzeszów, Poland. According to unnamed Axios sources, the planes transported about 90 interceptors for Patriots, which Ukraine will subsequently receive.