Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with General Carsten Breuer to discuss Russia's preparation of new divisions. The parties analyzed military assistance from allies and reforms in the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The NBU kept the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 41. 73 and the euro at UAH 43.55. On the interbank market, in banks and exchange offices, exchange rates fluctuated up to UAH 41.95 per dollar.
Mykhailo Holovko was served with a new suspicion notice for failing to declare his apartment, parking space and other assets. Currently, the HACC is also considering a case of receiving undue advantage from a businessman.
21% of Ukrainian children have lost a close relative or friend since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. A UNICEF study showed a significant deterioration in the psychological state of adolescents due to the war.
Naftogaz CEO Roman Chumak met with the IMF mission to discuss Ukraine's energy sustainability. Despite 15 missile and drone attacks on the company's facilities, Naftogaz continues to supply gas to consumers.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland had a conversation about the current situation and future actions. Zelenskyy said that their common goal remains clear: to protect Ukraine and the whole of Europe from Russian aggression,
In Ukraine, 2. 5 million people have fallen ill with influenza and ARVI since the beginning of the epidemic season, which is 15% less than last year. However, this year there is an alarming trend - about 6,000 people have been hospitalized, including 10% in intensive care.
Iryna Kormyshkina, a member of the Servant of the People party, has submitted a letter of resignation. She and her husband were notified of suspicion of illicit enrichment and false declaration of property worth UAH 17 million.
The President of Poland had a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about US support. Duda emphasized that peace in Ukraine is possible only with American support.
The situation in the Pokrovsk sector is tense, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are giving an effective response and launching counterattacks. The enemy is actively regrouping its forces due to the inability to achieve its objectives and cut off the city's supplies.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to create a tissue transplantation system in line with European standards. The decision will allow hospitals to create hospital tissue banks to save the lives of military and civilians.
Russians are deliberately attacking Ukraine's gas production and energy facilities in an attempt to cause a humanitarian catastrophe. Following the latest attacks in the south of the country, power engineers have been restoring heat supply in Mykolaiv and Odesa around the clock.
The OP adviser said that it is necessary to resume the US military aid programs. According to him, only the programs approved during Biden's term are currently in place, and there are no new ones yet.
The Presidential Administration continues to work on the agreement on rare earth minerals with the United States. Ukraine insists on a fair distribution of profits and security guarantees under the agreement.
Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee, denies that the supply of American weapons to Ukraine has been halted. At the same time, other MPs claim that arms sales have been suspended.
The 95th Air Assault Brigade received about 250 applications from volunteers aged 18-24. The first candidates are already undergoing the preliminary medical examination and plan to sign contracts this afternoon.
The Foreign Ministries of Russia and China have given different coverage to the meeting between Ministers Lavrov and Wang Yi at the G20 summit. Russia is trying to show more support for its position from China than is actually the case.
Writer Stephen King resumed his activity on social network X after a three-month break. In his return, he harshly criticized Donald Trump and Elon Musk, calling them traitors and Putin lovers.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 7316 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro exchange rate was set at 43.55 UAH/euro.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the allies to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by next summer. He hinted that if they refused, they might get a call from a “nice person in Washington” with stricter demands.
Fuel oil clots were found on the coast of three communities in Odesa Oblast after the Russian tanker accident. The Ministry of Environment reports that there are no significant exceedances of oil product concentrations from Odesa to the Danube.
Prosecutors are investigating 57 criminal proceedings regarding crimes on Maidan in 2013-2014. The involvement of 21 FSB officers and former high-ranking Ukrainian officials in high treason has been established.
Netflix has released a rating of the most popular TV series and movies among Ukrainian viewers. The top 3 series include Cassandra, Blackmail, and Surviving the Fall of a Black Hawk Down, while the top movies are Trainspotting on December 31 and Honeymoon with My Mother.
The High Anti-Corruption Court found Vitaliy Barvinenko guilty of illegally receiving UAH 613 thousand in compensation for housing in Kyiv. The former MP was sentenced to 3 years of suspended sentence and ordered to pay UAH 2.5 million for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
46% of Ukrainians prefer freedom to security, while 34% are willing to give up rights for security. The study shows an increase in the value of freedom compared to 2022.
Ukrainian intelligence has organized a large-scale operation to transfer goggles for controlling FPV drones with built-in explosives to the occupiers. Russian volunteers delivered the “special” goggles to enemy UAV units free of charge.
Kęstutis Budris said that Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine is not a Russian narrative, but contains false claims. The minister denied the claim of greater support from the United States, noting that Europe has provided 30% more aid.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine did not record any attempts of a large-scale Russian invasion in Sumy region. Putin's statements about Russian troops breaking through the border turned out to be disinformation.
Czech officials expressed doubts about sending troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission. The decision will depend on the parameters of the ceasefire and the participation of allies, especially the United States.
Donald Trump said that the war in Ukraine cannot end without US involvement. He called the talks with the Russian side in Saudi Arabia a “big step” and hopes for a ceasefire.
