New satellite imagery shows Russian defenses in Sevastopol Bay, but a recent storm has raised questions about their condition.
The G7 welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which led to an increase in humanitarian aid and the release of some hostages, calling for the release of all remaining hostages. They emphasized Israel's right to self-defense and the need to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
At COP28, Ukraine will demonstrate the impact of Russian aggression on the environment, especially from the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, and its plans for recovery.
The deputy chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions will stand trial for the illegal sale of a state sanatorium in Kyiv at a price far below its estimated value of over UAH 138 million.
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers detained a group of 20 people, including officials and investors, for illegally seizing more than 5 hectares of strategic land worth about UAH 15 million. The suspects could face up to 12 years in prison.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a full member of the Alliance.
NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss steps to increase production of arms and ammunition, Ukrainian Foreign Minister says.
The price of autogas has not exceeded 80% of the price of gasoline, the threshold beyond which its use will become unreasonable, says expert Sergiy Kuyun, who expects the current price surge caused by the shortage to subside within ten days.
On Black Friday, Ukrainians spent UAH 2. 5 billion using PrivatBank cards, which is 22% more than on average days, and the total volume of non-cash purchases for the week reached UAH 15.3 billion
Pope Francis cancels his participation in the UN climate conference in Dubai.
MP Serhiy Labaziuk, a defendant in a bribery case, has been released on bail of UAH 40 million. The bail was granted after his arrest by the High Anti-Corruption Court in a case of attempted bribery of high-ranking officials
In Q3 2023, non-cash payments in Ukraine increased to 93. 5% of all card transactions by number, with a total of 1,972.5 million transactions.
The Russian occupiers plan to pay Ukrainian parents in the occupied territories if their children attend schools with propaganda education aimed at their passportization and indoctrination. Fedorov reports that the amount of the payment is 15 thousand hryvnias per year, but on condition that the child has Russian citizenship and attends school.
A 21-year-old driver was killed in a traffic accident on the Kyiv-Kharkiv highway after his car lost control on icy roads and collided with another car, resulting in numerous injuries and one fatality.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, was ranked fourth among Europe's most powerful figures by Politico, recognized as having significant influence in the Ukrainian government and parliament.
Shmyhal said that almost 66. 4 thousand applications for damaged or completely destroyed housing have been submitted to the eRestoration program
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv extended Ihor Kolomoiskyi's detention until January 26 and set bail at UAH 3 billion 712 thousand.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the concept of a modernization program for heat energy producers aimed at repairing infrastructure and reducing heat losses by up to 11% by 2030.
The Government of Ukraine has approved a program to modernize the heat and power sector, which includes the repair of 3,000 km of heating networks and the installation of 35,000 individual heating points by 2030, which will reduce heat losses by 11%.
The Finnish city of Turku buys the former Russian consulate for 1. 6 million euros to demolish it and build a kindergarten.
During the election of a Roma "baron" in Zakarpattia, a fight broke out between rival clans, killing a 40-year-old local resident. Police detained a 34-year-old man in connection with the fatal incident.
The official exchange rate of the US dollar and the euro in Ukraine increased to UAH 36. 21 and UAH 39.65, respectively, with the dollar rising by 17 kopecks and the euro by 30 kopecks.
President Zelenskyy met with EIB representatives to thank them for opening a new regional office in Kyiv to support Ukraine's recovery. The EIB reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine with new infrastructure initiatives and loans.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken travels to Brussels for a NATO meeting to discuss continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. He will also visit North Macedonia to attend an OSCE meeting.
At the International Maritime Organization forum, President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine can protect the Black Sea and ensure global food security. Despite Russian aggression, Ukraine has successfully pushed Russian troops out of the Black Sea, allowing for the creation of alternative sea routes.
Around 6,000 MIA officers are working to respond to the storm in Ukraine, taking measures to minimize accidents and provide assistance, including warming centers and equipment.
A foster mother in the Kyiv region is accused of torturing a 13-year-old boy. She severely beat him with a pipe and caused physical and mental harm. The children in her care were moved to a rehabilitation center, and the woman was placed under round-the-clock house arrest.
In Kryvyi Rih, a 10-month-old child died after eating potatoes cooked in mushroom broth. The child was hospitalized with an intestinal obstruction. Despite doctors' attempts to save the baby's life, the child died three days later.
Ukrainian intelligence successfully conducted a drone strike on a Russian aircraft factory in Smolensk, hitting the target and causing no damage.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) liquidated a fraudulent call center in Vinnytsia prison, where prisoners posed as security officers to steal money from bank cards. The SBU detained five criminals who managed to defraud tens of thousands of Ukrainians.
