The National Police of Ukraine calls on citizens to observe the curfew on New Year's Eve, but will show leniency in case of emergencies. The curfew remains in effect and fireworks are prohibited.
The former mayor of Sviatohirsk faces life in prison for treason and collaboration with Russian troops; he welcomed the occupiers in 2022 and fled after his release.
According to Social Policy Minister Zholnovych, without foreign aid, Ukraine will not be able to index pensions in 2024.
Two Ukrainian women were injured in an accident in Sakarya, Turkey.
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia and India have made progress in negotiations on joint military production, which will have strategic advantages for Eurasian security.
Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat denies Newsweek's claim that F-16s are in Ukraine and calls it baseless.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 74 billion to improve the lessons of "Defending Ukraine," including funds for modern classroom equipment and teacher training.
Ukraine is strengthening its defense industry with clear targets by 2024 for artillery, drones, and more, involving both the public and private sectors, President Zelenskiy said.
Zelensky reports on the successes of Ukraine's air defense against the Shahed, as well as plans for international measures and new defense packages to further strengthen Ukraine.
Ukraine extended its Antarctic research program until 2025, including the modernization of the Akademik Vernadsky station.
Ukraine is redistributing UAH 3. 3 billion to schools and hospitals, as well as funding education under the Defense of Ukraine program.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a border management plan for 2023-2025, focusing on EU practices, joint control and modernization.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the PSO for electricity until the end of April, setting the tariff at 2. 64 UAH/kWh for households.
NSDC Secretary Danilov rejects partial accession to NATO as "unfeasible," emphasizing the country's unity and integrity.
Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov confirms that the latest Mamay naval drones will continue to destroy the russian fleet.
russia is launching fakes about its alleged readiness to negotiate in order to weaken Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine has developed a Formula for Peace, which sets out the points necessary to achieve a just peace.
Alexei Danilov reports that Russia has lost 20% of its fleet.
Ukraine is introducing metal detectors in schools to ensure security, and 72 out of 500 priority schools are already using them.
According to Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine, with the support of its allies, can prepare up to 10 brigades, emphasizing pre-deployment training.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhnyi is dissatisfied with the work of the TSC, pointing to the replacement and resignation of some leaders. He speaks of the need for qualified leadership of the TCC in the context of mobilization efforts.
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, Maryinka has been holding out for almost two years. Our troops have prepared a defensive line outside this settlement.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Zaluzhnyi, emphasizes that fitness for military service is determined by a military commission, not by disability status. The armed forces seek to recruit only those who are physically capable of fighting.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine thanks Britain for training the first group of pilots to fly F-16.
Gumenyuk commented on the possibility of aggravation of Russian attacks on New Year's Day.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson suggests that other ships besides the Novocherkassk may have been damaged after a powerful detonation in Feodosia. There is no confirmed information yet.
It is possible that the Novocherkassk could have been loaded by the Shahed drones, but the information is being checked, says Humeniuk.
In December, the enemy carried out more than 270 drone attacks in southern Ukraine; the most intense attack took place on December 14, when 39 drones were shot down.
Traffic at the Shehyni checkpoint has increased: 700 trucks are queuing up after the blockade was lifted. Polish farmers lifted the blockade of the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint on December 24.
More than 3,000 trucks are stuck at Ukrainian border crossings, half of them at the Yahodyn checkpoint.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ihnat denies Russia's claim that two Su-24s were downed, pointing to the usual false reports, and confirms the attack on the Novocherkassk ship.
