Oleksandr Maslyakov and his son, who publicly support Putin and visit the occupied Ukrainian territories, remain un-sanctioned despite journalists' requests to the National Security and Defense Council. The NSDC says that no official proposals to impose sanctions against them have been received.
Maria Pevchikh, the head of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and an ally of Alexei Navalny, has been put on the Russian wanted list, although the specific charges are not specified.
Martin Scorsese will receive a lifetime achievement award, the Honorary Golden Bear, at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. The 81-year-old director is being honored for his personal yet universal cinematic artistry.
Approximately 90-100 thousand people cross the Ukrainian border every day, with traffic evenly distributed between entry and exit, and more than 50% coming from the Polish border. Queues at the border have grown due to the increase in the number of crossings, especially at the main checkpoints.
Ukraine will receive F-16 aircraft from its Western partners, which need to be modernized to match the capabilities of Russian aviation, Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said.
The Ministry of Health calls the legalization of medical cannabis in Ukraine a historic step in the healthcare sector. Rules will be established for prescriptions and transportation by patients.
Russians set up an artillery range in a nature reserve of local importance on the Karadai Peninsula in the occupied Kherson region, damaging coastal vegetation and bird habitats.
Kyivstar has fully restored its services after the cyberattack, including international roaming, which was the last to be restored. The company's president, Oleksandr Komarov, acknowledged that the attack resulted in some losses of subscribers, the number of which has not yet been determined.
A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology found that 72% of Ukrainians would react negatively to the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and only 2% would be positive. The survey was conducted on December 4-10, 2023 among 1200 adult residents of Ukraine.
French Reblochon cheese contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus was imported to Ukraine, Belgium, and Spain.
Ukraine expects to commission the first power unit based on AR1000 technology at Khmelnytsky NPP by 2028-2029. It will add about 1,200 MW to the grid and strengthen energy independence.
In Zaporizhzhia, the SBI uncovered a scheme whereby the head of a recruiting station and his accomplices allowed more than 300 men to evade mobilization with forged medical documents, charging 2-3 thousand dollars per person.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies have uncovered an underground production of olive oil and sauces labeled with well-known Italian brands in Kyiv, seizing more than 90 tons of counterfeit products.
The EU has agreed on a reform that introduces stricter asylum rules, including fast-track procedures and immediate deportation for failed asylum applicants.
A KIIS poll shows that 55% of Ukrainians want quick punishment for corrupt officials, even if it means breaking the law, while 42% prefer a judicial process, even if it is slow. Trust in the legal system influences these views.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Cairo for ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar, discussing a ceasefire in Gaza with a possible exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Since the beginning of the russian invasion, the register of alimony debtors in Ukraine has increased by 11,847 people and now stands at 192,150. 91 percent of the debtors are men.
Russian troops shell Nevske village in Luhansk region, destroying agricultural infrastructure.
The Sumy region of Ukraine was shelled by Russian troops 7 times, causing 26 explosions and affecting several settlements.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has convened the National Defense Council to discuss security and support for the Ukrainian military amid possible Russian attacks. The meeting, which will be attended by new members of the government, is scheduled for December 20.
The SBU served suspicion notices to two Kherson oil traders for supplying more than 300 tons of fuel to Russian troops and cooperating with the FSB during the occupation of southern Ukraine.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine reported that digitalization has yielded an updated anti-corruption and economic effect of UAH 34 billion, emphasizing that despite the intrusion into Ukraine's territory, the expansion of services continues. Digital services such as online marriage and birth registration have eliminated numerous opportunities for bribery.
The United States will provide Ukraine with $150 million over five years for a digital transformation program aimed at boosting the economy, supporting small businesses, and increasing transparency.
Kayakers in Queensland rescued a wallaby that could have drowned during severe floods.
Ukraine is launching a car buying/selling service in the Diia app at midnight, reducing bureaucracy, as announced by President Zelensky at the Diia 2023 summit.
Hyundai Motor sells its plant in St. Petersburg to the Russian company Art-Finance for a symbolic $100
Dmytro Tyshlek resigns as Deputy Head of the National Police.
Starting from December 20, Dnipro City Express will offer modern rail service on the Dnipro-Kamianske route, with barrier-free travel and charging ports, with a travel time of about 40 minutes and a fare of UAH 12 to 18.
Igor Salikov, a former Russian serviceman and co-founder of the Redoubt PMC, has filed an application to testify in The Hague about war crimes committed by the Russian army and the activities of the PMC.
The Kyiv metro bridge connecting the banks of the Dnipro River needs repair, which threatens to partially close the red line. Funds are allocated to assess the repair and potential closure of the bridge.
