On New Year's Eve, a warming trend is expected in Ukraine with temperatures above zero during the day, but after the holidays, the weather will change sharply again. January will be variable with frequent waves of heat and cold, and there will be little snow for the holidays.
Snowfalls have begun in the Carpathians, which will allow the ski season to open, which usually starts at the end of November. However, despite the late start of the season, housing prices remain unchanged, and demand is lower than last year.
The rapper deleted her Instagram account amid a wave of criticism following her appearance at the AmericaFest conference.
Oleksandr Usyk became the first in The Ring's P4P ranking, and significant changes occurred in the heavyweight division. Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker dropped out of the list.
Due to severe storms and precipitation, California is facing a flood threat. The elements are raging precisely during the Christmas holidays, which complicates people's travel and trips.
The nine-valent HPV vaccine has arrived in Ukraine and will be distributed to the regions by the end of December. Starting January 1, 2026, mandatory vaccination for girls aged 12–13 will begin according to the updated Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations.
Nutrition expert Natalia Dubovyk told how to avoid overeating during the holidays, especially after fasting, and support digestion. She advises limiting the number of dishes, choosing healthy foods, and not ignoring the body's signals of satiety.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the operational period of large combustion plants until December 31, 2028. This decision was made to ensure energy security and fulfill Ukraine's international obligations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 52 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on December 24. Russian troops attacked in a number of directions, carried out artillery shelling and airstrikes.
A 55-year-old woman from Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion due to the death of 51 animals in her shelter. She kept evacuated cats in unsanitary conditions without food and water, which led to their mass death. The woman faces up to eight years in prison.
The funds are directed to the energy support fund and are crucial for getting through the heating season.
For the first time, Russia used over 600 attack drones simultaneously during a massive attack on Ukraine, launching 673 "Shaheds" and missiles at energy infrastructure facilities. This is the ninth massive attack on energy facilities this year, and it has become the largest in terms of the number of drones used in all previous years of the full-scale war.
Kenyan authorities are investigating a network that recruited Kenyans to participate in hostilities on the side of the Russian Federation under the guise of employment. At least 200 citizens were lured to Russia with promises of work and then sent to war in Ukraine.
Ukraine has developed Cabinet of Ministers resolutions that allow recognizing the results of Ukrainian children's education abroad without additional exams. Grades from foreign schools are recognized according to "conversion" scales, and the Ukrainian component can be studied remotely or in foreign centers.
Prices for winter holidays in the Carpathians vary significantly: from UAH 150,000 for 5 nights for two near Bukovel to UAH 10,000 in Vorokhta. UNN analyzed accommodation offers near the Bukovel ski resort, revealing different price categories and comfort levels.
In 2025, a pilot system for delivering textbooks to educational institutions was launched; now schools will receive books directly from publishers. The new model of direct textbook delivery to educational institutions was tested on 30% of the circulation, which amounts to over 2 million copies.
The state has introduced special standard programs for Ukrainian children abroad and in the temporarily occupied territories. This will allow them to study the Ukrainian component and remain in the Ukrainian education system without additional burden.
The former head of the Central Department for the Provision of Fuel and Lubricants of the Rear of the Logistics Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is accused of illicit enrichment of over 17 million hryvnias. He also illegally stored weapons and ammunition seized during the search.
In occupied Mariupol, a systemic scheme is operating to redistribute property that Russian entrepreneurs restored at their own expense after 2022. After the completion of the work, the legal status of the objects remains undefined, and the property is transferred to loyal structures.
On December 21, a scuffle involving a group of teenagers occurred in a shopping center in Vinnytsia, as a result of which a 16-year-old boy was injured. The police are investigating criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 296 (Hooliganism) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Serhiy Leshchenko and Mykhailo Podolyak were reappointed as advisors to the Presidential Office after Andriy Yermak's dismissal. According to Leshchenko, no significant changes have occurred in the work of the Office, and personnel appointments are not a priority for the President.
Deputy head of the Central Election Commission Serhiy Dubovyk stated that elections in Ukraine are possible only under peaceful conditions and with appropriate legislative changes. He emphasized the need to review the current legislation, which is designed for peacetime.
After the resumption of traffic on the Odesa-Reni highway, border guards are recording an increase in passenger and transport flow on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. No checkpoint stopped working, despite the complications of movement after the Russian attack on the bridge near Mayaky.
Lena Shepel, a personal and business finance advisor, shared tips on how to avoid financial traps during the holidays. She emphasized the importance of budget planning, avoiding self-blame, and creating a financial safety net.
The SBU has completed its investigation into a 41-year-old resident of Pustomyty who was preparing a terrorist attack in Lviv on the orders of the FSB. The indictment has been sent to court, and the perpetrator faces life imprisonment.
Volkswagen is preparing to launch a new compact electric car, the ID. Polo, which will compete with the Renault 5 E-Tech, with an expected price of around 25,000 euros. The production car, positioned as an urban electric hatchback, is expected to go on sale in the spring of next year.
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the formation of Earth-like planets, where cosmic rays from supernovae, rather than a direct explosion, enriched the early Solar System with radioactive elements. This mechanism allows the necessary elements to form at a safe distance for the protoplanetary disk.
A video showing Donald Trump making strange hand movements and slowly descending the airplane stairs has garnered attention online. This has sparked new discussions about the health of the 79-year-old former US president.
In the French city of Puteaux, a man and a woman died after their car drove into the Seine River. The prosecutor's office is investigating the circumstances of the tragedy that occurred overnight.
A drone, approximately two meters wide and equipped with a parachute, was found in a forest near the Romanian commune of Lerești. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of its appearance and origin.
