The Hear
Flag of ukraine
05.01.2026

The Day of Vasyl Maliuk’s Resignation

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 05.01.2026.

It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.01.2026The Day of Vasyl Maliuk’s Resignation
On January 5, 2026, Ukrainian editorial priorities were defined by a violent morning transition into a major security leadership reshuffle. Early coverage focused on a massive Russian aerial assault, with editors highlighting a fatal strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv’s Obolon district and widespread power outages. This kinetic narrative was briefly punctuated by analytical pieces on the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and President Trump’s dismissal of Kremlin claims regarding drone attacks.
By midday, the focus shifted entirely to the domestic security apparatus as Vasyl Maliuk resigned as Head of the SBU. Outlets closely tracked President Zelenskyy’s immediate appointment of Yevhen Khmara, commander of the elite Alpha unit, as acting head. The afternoon headlines framed this as the latest step in a systematic administration 'restart,' moving Maliuk toward a different role within the service. By evening, editorial attention returned to the energy crisis, with the announcement of scheduled blackouts for January 6 and reports of a targeted strike on an American-owned facility in Dnipro.
05.01.2026

02:05 (00:05)Steel Wings Shadow the Horizon

The Ukrainian media narrative is shifting toward President Zelenskyy's upcoming European diplomatic tour and his continued administration reshuffling (Pravda, Ukrinform UA). Simultaneously, editors are prioritizing warnings of a massive Russian aerial escalation involving Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers (TSN, Kyiv Post). There is also growing analytical focus on the implications of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela for Ukrainian interests (UNIAN, Glavcom).
04:54

06:26 (04:26)Kyiv Medical Clinic Under Fire

The Ukrainian media shift focuses toward an overnight Russian aerial assault targeting Kyiv and its surroundings, specifically highlighting a strike on a private medical clinic in Obolon (TSN, Pravda, Glavcom). Concurrently, editors are analyzing President Trump’s rejection of Kremlin claims regarding Ukrainian drone responsibility, positioning his rhetoric against ongoing peace negotiation pressures and the broader geopolitical situation in Venezuela (Kyiv Post, Glavcom, UNIAN).
07:06
07:55
08:51

09:41 (07:41)Kyiv Medical Clinic Under Fire

The Ukrainian media landscape is dominated by the aftermath of a massive Russian missile and drone strike that targeted a private medical clinic in Kyiv's Obolon district, resulting in civilian fatalities (UNIAN, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, Kyiv Post). Simultaneously, editorial interest continues to follow the collapse of the Maduro regime in Venezuela, framing it as a shift in the global balance of power (Glavcom).
09:53
11:12
13:00
Radio Svoboda

"Ходи и оглядывайся". Музыкальная цензура в России

13:00 (11:00 in your timezone)

13:49 (11:49)Maliuk Exits the Security Bastion

The Ukrainian media landscape is currently focused on the resignation of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the SBU (TSN, Glavcom, Pravda, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). Outlets highlight that President Zelenskyy has already begun discussing potential successors with Maliuk, signaling a deliberate transition in the security services. This continues the broader administrative reshuffle observed recently, momentarily eclipsing the kinetic frontline updates and diplomatic analysis regarding Venezuela (Kyiv Post, Ukrinform).
14:01
14:15
14:28
16:25
16:50

17:16 (15:16)The Alpha Commander Ascends

Ukrainian media focus is locked on the rapid replacement of Vasyl Maliuk as head of the SBU with elite Alpha commander Yevhen Khmara (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Ukrinform UA, Pravda, TSN, UNIAN). Editors highlight the systematic nature of President Zelenskyy's security reshuffle, while simultaneously tracking Nicolas Maduro's arrival at a New York court (Glavcom, Radio Svoboda), framing it as the culmination of the recent intervention.
17:21
19:04
19:26
20:48
21:40

21:42 (19:42)Shadows Over the Power Grid

The Ukrainian media focus has solidified around the structural transition within the SBU, as Yevhen Khmara replaces Vasyl Maliuk (Glavcom, Liga.net). Simultaneously, editorial attention is prioritizing the immediate domestic threat of energy infrastructure instability, with scheduled power outages and Russian aerial psychological warfare being highlighted alongside reports of a targeted strike on an American-owned enterprise in Dnipro (UNIAN, TSN, Pravda, Ukrinform UA).
00:32