Zelensky visits Poland as Russia advances near Velyka Novosilka: latest news from January 27.

Zelensky met with the Marshal of the Polish Sejm. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have left the southern part of Velyka Novosilka and are holding positions on the outskirts.

For more details on what happened on Monday, January 27 - see the material from RBK-Ukraine.

Russia's War Against Ukraine: Latest News

• The Russian Federation has once again launched "Shahed" drones at Ukraine. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk region has come under massive attack, targeting critical infrastructure facilities.
• The Main Intelligence Directorate denied media reports that the head of intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, allegedly stated about "threatening processes for Ukraine."

Russia has intensified assaults in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions; the situation is tense

According to the Operational Command "Khortytsia", Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses near Stupochky, Predtechyne, Belyi Hory, Krymske, and Shcherbinivka. Additionally, there were 150 artillery strikes on Chasiv Yar and 91 on Toretsk, along with one airstrike using a guided bomb. Various types of UAVs were actively used.

"As a result of assault actions and enemy fire, some of our positions were destroyed. Measures are being taken to prevent a deterioration in the tactical situation," the statement said.

North Korean soldiers blow themselves up with grenades to avoid capture, - Sky News

According to the publication, North Koreans "would rather blow themselves up with grenades than risk capture." It is also likely that North Korean troops have temporarily withdrawn from the front line in Russia. This occurred after North Korean soldiers suffered heavy losses.

The publication also reports that North Korean troops are unaware of threats from drones and artillery. This is evidenced by their assaults on foot, in groups of 20, 40, and even 60 people, making them easy targets.

Lukashenko proposed "peacekeepers" from Belarus for Ukraine: the Center for Counteracting Disinformation reacted

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarusian peacekeepers "could ensure normal relations between Ukraine and Russia." The Center for Counteracting Disinformation believes that such statements are an attempt to create an impression that Belarus "is standing aside from the war." This "peacekeeping" rhetoric is also aimed at improving Lukashenko's image in the eyes of the international community. His statement resonates with claims from Russian propaganda that allegedly "the West and Ukraine, not Russia, seek to continue the war."

Theodoros Russopoulos re-elected as President of PACE for another year

Other candidates for this position were not nominated, so the powers of Greek Theodoros Russopoulos were extended without a vote in the session hall, reports RBK-Ukraine correspondent from Strasbourg, where the winter session of PACE has begun.

Russopoulos has led PACE since January 2024. According to assembly practice, the president's powers are usually extended for a second one-year term if there have been no significant complaints during their tenure.

To avoid encirclement: the Armed Forces of Ukraine left the southern part of Velyka Novosilka and are holding positions on the outskirts

"To avoid the encirclement of Ukrainian forces in the southern part of the settlement, they were withdrawn from there. Ukrainian forces are holding some positions within the settlement, but these are closer to its outskirts. Any further actions could lead to their encirclement and unnecessary losses among Ukrainian defenders. Therefore, as of now, the Russians have entered a significant part of the settlement, while the Ukrainians are holding certain lines to prevent them (the Russians - ed.) from advancing further," said Viktor Trehubov, a representative of Operational Command "Khortytsia."

Zelensky met with the Marshal of the Polish Sejm

"The military strengthening of our state is crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace. We rely on continued support from the Polish Sejm, including through enhanced sanctions against Russia," emphasized President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Additionally, according to him, the meeting discussed Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO and the implementation of projects for the arrangement of border crossing points.

Zelensky made a new statement regarding mobilization rules

"According to the legislation, those aged 25 and older are being mobilized today. Mobilization is ongoing and it is mobilizing a significant number of people. They have rotations or leaves, but, of course, this is not enough. We need to work on the quality of this," said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Ministry of Social Policy denied information about a pension tax: what will actually happen

The ministry noted that the introduction of a cumulative system, which is part of the reform, will allow workers to additionally increase the amount of their future pension during their working career.

"Importantly: this will NOT increase the burden on taxpayers. After all, the contributions of employers and citizens will not increase and will be allocated from the current unified social contribution (USC) and personal income tax (PIT)," the ministry explained.

"Nord Streams" should be dismantled; gas supplies from the RF should not resume, - Duda

President of Poland Andrzej Duda expressed hope that European leaders "will learn lessons from Russian aggression against Ukraine" and that they "will push for a decision never to resume gas supplies through this pipeline."