The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church states that the Vatican's "Fiducia Supplicans" on the blessing of same-sex couples does not apply to Eastern Catholic Churches, as in their tradition the blessing has a different meaning.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed readiness to cooperate with his Polish counterpart and called on Polish arms manufacturers to partner with Ukrainian companies.
Estonia demonstrates readiness to sign an agreement with Ukraine to facilitate the mobilization of Ukrainian men of military age living in Estonia.
Ukrainian special forces using unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed Russian military equipment in Zaporizhzhia, as shown in a video by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Russian losses include a tank, an armored personnel carrier and other equipment in one day of the operation.
Ukraine has expanded the eOselya mortgage program to include houses and townhouses not older than 3 years.
All shelters in Kyiv are to be checked for safety by December 29 after the ceiling collapsed in a school shelter.
Western and regional officials accuse Iranian paramilitary forces of providing Yemeni Houthis with real-time intelligence to attack ships in the Red Sea.
Hubble telescope captures images of mysterious "spokes" in Saturn's rings, the origin of which scientists do not fully understand.
Drita Ziri from Albania wins Miss Earth 2023 contest.
Turkish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to Discuss Draft Law on Approval of Sweden's NATO Membership Next Week.
Two men in south London steal Banksy's work depicting drones on a stop sign.
Russian troops shelled the Krasnopillia hromada in Sumy region, resulting in six explosions.
Vadym Skibitsky of the Ukrainian GUR said that the main fears of Russians are regime change in Moscow and the collapse of the country against the backdrop of a police state. According to unofficial data, only 40% support the Kremlin's actions.
The Government of Ukraine has extended the simplified procedures for financing the security and defense sector under martial law, which will allow for amendments to the 2024 budget as needed. The process also involves minimizing documentation to protect confidential information.
Repairs to the ceiling that collapsed in a school shelter in Solomyansky district should be completed by Monday. According to the KCSA, the incident is being investigated and the costs are being covered by non-budgetary funds.
The Ukrainian military has released a video with adapted holiday songs to remind the world that the war is ongoing and that Ukraine needs the world's support.
The Government of Ukraine has amended regulations to provide for the deployment of 500 security police officers to schools to enhance child safety and school security.
Ukraine has extended until January 1, 2025, the VAT and customs duty exemption for military goods such as drones and radios to strengthen its defense capabilities.
In 2024, the Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 40 billion to stimulate economic activity and support local producers, Prime Minister Volodymyr Shmyhal has announced. Additional measures include non-repayable grants and expanded funding for microgrants to create new jobs and industrial parks.
Ukraine's Danube ports reached a record 31 million tons of cargo transshipment in 11 months as part of a new logistics strategy that has seen investments of $100 million.
Mykola Solsky discussed with the new Minister of Agriculture of Poland Czeslaw Adam Sierkerski cooperation in solving agricultural problems, hoping for a future personal meeting to resolve common issues.
A draft Ukrainian law obliges all men, including those abroad, to re-register for military service; failure to do so could result in consular and banking restrictions. The draft law is expected to be considered by parliament in January 2024.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative set of coins in the shape of bells for the song "Shchedryk. " The reverse of the central coin features a stylized composition of the first performance of "Shchedryk" by a choir in 1922,
Estonia allocates €500,000 under the Tallinn Mechanism to help Ukraine with cyber defense, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in light of Russian aggression and cyber threats.
Medvedchuk, known as Putin's godfather, is expanding his control over the metallurgical industry in occupied Donetsk.
The Russian-appointed head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, reported that the storm damage on the peninsula amounted to USD 46. 5 million, with 436,000 applications for compensation.
The former Berkut officer was sentenced to 6 years in prison. The verdict came into force upon its announcement.
President Zelenskyy thanked Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori for Japan's support and assistance during the G7 presidency.
A former Kyiv police officer who ran over a 15-year-old girl to death in Kharkiv will stand trial; if found guilty, he faces up to 8 years in prison.
The shooting in the Czech capital resulted in deaths and injuries. It is currently unknown whether there are any Ukrainians among the victims. Local law enforcement officers neutralized the attacker.
