The President of Ukraine says he has no military forces to return the occupied territories. Ukraine counts on diplomatic pressure from the international community to negotiate with Russia.
The KORD special forces unit received a modernized BAD-2 robotic ground drone with a video camera and thermal imager. The robot is capable of conducting reconnaissance at a distance of over 2 km, which reduces the risk to police officers during dangerous operations.
Russian troops are focusing their main efforts on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions and have significantly increased pressure on the Kramatorsk, Toretske and Vremivske directions.
Australia has provided Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks and 14 boats as part of its military assistance. The total amount of support from Australia exceeded $1 billion, of which $880 million was military aid.
At the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, customs officers found 162 contraband Apple smartphones hidden in a Toyota Land Cruiser. The total value of the seized equipment exceeds UAH 7 million.
NASA has postponed the launch of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the ISS to the end of March 2025. The postponement is due to the need to complete the processing of the new Dragon spacecraft.
OpenAI has introduced new features for developers, including updates to the o1 model and improvements to the Realtime API. The company promises to improve performance and reduce prices for services, including WebRTC support.
Media reports suggest a possible merger between Nissan and Honda to create a new holding company. The combined company with Mitsubishi will be able to sell more than 8 million cars annually, competing with Toyota and Volkswagen.
SoundCloud has introduced a new Artist plan worth $39 per year for musicians. The plan includes monetization, distribution, and AI mastering options with certain limitations.
FIFA has no plans to sell alcohol at stadiums during the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia due to local laws. This decision was made taking into account the experience of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the conservative policy of the host country.
The actress explained that the viral video of her performing the song “Popular” was not a real audition for the musical Wicked. The video was shot during the filming for Lancôme as a joke.
The head of the Mariupol MSEC demanded $5,000 for establishing a disability group III for an IDP. A search of her apartment revealed more than $20,000.
The Cabinet of Ministers has additionally allocated UAH 393. 77 million for the National Cashback and Winter eSupport programs. The funds were redistributed by reducing spending on industrial parks and demining.
The IAEA has extended its monitoring mission at key substations for the operation of Ukrainian NPPs. The decision was made after a meeting between Herman Galushchenko and Rafael Grossi and the adoption of a resolution on the protection of energy infrastructure.
In 2024, 255,000 hectares of land were demined in Ukraine, but another 1-1. 5 million hectares need to be cleared. There are 59 demining teams working on demining, and another 60 are being accredited.
Over 5 months, Ukraine exported 19 mln tons of grain, up 4 mln tons year-on-year. Total exports since the beginning of the year amounted to 57 million tons, demonstrating Ukraine's reliability as a partner.
Starting from January 1, 2025, 18-year-old Ukrainians will be able to buy books in Ukrainian in 11 bookstores under the eBook program. The state provides UAH 908 for the purchase of books, which must be spent within three months.
In the Siversky sector, 16 combat engagements were registered over the past day, and fighting continues. The enemy's intensification is likely due to the change of Russian command in the area.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle published a holiday card with photos of their children. Fans were amazed by the long hair of three-year-old Princess Lilibeth, who has not been seen since 2022.
The Criminal Court of Cassation of the Supreme Court overturned the ruling of the HACC Appeals Chamber in the case of illegal seizure of an apartment. The case of the ex-head of the Accounting Chamber and two other persons was sent for a new appeal.
The Diia app has launched the eBook program for 18-year-old Ukrainians. The state provides UAH 908 to buy books in Ukrainian, which must be spent within three months.
A law enforcement officer and his accomplice organized a scheme to transport men across the border to Belarus for $8,000 per person. The perpetrators were arrested after receiving funds from the client.
Out of nearly 20,000 criminal proceedings on desertion in the first 10 months of 2024, only 1. 3% went to court. About 8,000 soldiers have already taken advantage of the opportunity to voluntarily return to service.
On December 14, the Ukrainian military destroyed 181 units of enemy vehicles, a record since the beginning of the invasion. The previous record was 179 units and was set on March 15, 2022.
The Iranian president vetoed a new law on the compulsory wearing of the hijab, referring the issue to the Supreme National Security Council. The law provided for harsh penalties for violations, including fines and confiscation of property.
In early 2025, Ukraine expects to open additional negotiation clusters on EU accession. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on European integration laws and forming 35 negotiating groups.
Citizens declared more than 1,000 firearms and 80,000 rounds of ammunition. The declared weapons include 350 assault rifles and 470 smoothbore shotguns.
Law enforcement officers have exposed a criminal group of 15 people who earned millions by reselling international train tickets. The organizer was a 78-year-old former railroad executive who faces up to 12 years in prison.
The latest massive attack targeted energy infrastructure facilities involved in the export and import of electricity. Ukraine is currently importing 700-1100 MW to compensate for the load.
Social network Xiaohongshu is switching to a sales model through live broadcasts with influencers. The platform targets wealthy Chinese consumers and plans to reach $100 billion in sales by 2025.
