I had a meeting with Vasyl Maliuk. I thanked him for his combat service and proposed that he focus on this line of work specifically. There must be more Ukrainian asymmetric operations against the occupier and the Russian state, and more solid results in eliminating the enemy. This is where Vasyl is at his strongest, and this is exactly what he will continue to do within the Security Service of Ukraine. I tasked Vasyl Maliuk with making our asymmetric operations the strongest in the world. The necessary resources and political support are in place. Together, we also discussed potential candidates for appointment as a new Head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) Jan 5, 2026
Day: January 5, 2026
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will face arraignment in federal court in New York City on Monday alongside his wife, Cilia Flores. The pair face narcoterrorism charges following a daring military operation that saw their capture from the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Maduro’s allies in the country are now calling for “dialogue” and “cooperation” with the U.S.
Зустрівся з Дмитром Кулебою. Обговорили ситуацію навколо України – як політичну, так і інформаційну. Важливо, щоб український погляд на речі у світі був представлений і щоб це було достатньо сильно. Радий, що Дмитро – в команді України, і ми домовилися визначити напрями подальшої взаємодії. Слава Україні!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) Jan 5, 2026
I had a meeting with Dmytro Kuleba. We discussed the situation surrounding Ukraine, covering both the political and informational aspects. It is crucial that Ukraine’s perspective on global affairs is represented effectively and conveyed with sufficient strength. I am glad that Dmytro is part of Ukraine’s team, and we agreed to define the directions for further cooperation. Glory to Ukraine!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) Jan 5, 2026