The HACC imposed a custodial measure of restraint on the former head of the Commercial Court of Appeal. The suspect was granted an alternative - bail in the amount of UAH 30.28 million.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Roman Mashovets from the position of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. The corresponding decree No. 889/2024 has already been signed.
The Czech Republic ranks 4th in the world in terms of consumption of diabetes and cardiovascular drugs. Experts attribute this to both high morbidity and excessive consumption of medicines.
Soldiers of the 1218th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation have been ordered to wear personal data in bullet casings for identification purposes. The command is preparing for significant losses of personnel during the planned assault operations.
The United States has allocated a new $2. 5 billion military aid package to Ukraine. The package includes ammunition for air defense, HIMARS, air-to-ground missiles, Javelin, AT-4, drones, and other equipment.
German Chancellor says that Russia's war affects innocent people outside Ukraine, commenting on the plane crash in Aktau. Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights to Moscow until the end of March.
In the first three quarters of 2024, the population of the Czech Republic decreased by 3,300 people, reaching 10. 897 million. Mortality significantly exceeded the birth rate, but migration growth partially offset the demographic decline.
Olga Reshetylova became the Presidential Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen and Their Families. A draft law on a military ombudsman and modernization of the management of the Defense Forces are planned.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exchange of 150 prisoners from each side with the mediation of the UAE. The Ukrainian side has not yet confirmed this information.
In Mukachevo district, a PAZ-3205 bus with 25 passengers went off the road and overturned. 9 people were hospitalized in Mukachevo Central District Hospital.
Slovak Prime Minister Fitzo is shocked by Zelensky's refusal to allow Russian gas transit through Ukraine. Slovakia is considering possible retaliatory measures, including a review of aid supplies to Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister holds phone talks with the US Secretary of State. The parties discussed the provision of air defense systems and increasing pressure on Russia.
The President of Ukraine reported on massive losses of DPRK troops at the front and their killing by his own troops. Russia deliberately sends Koreans into combat without protection and prevents their capture.
Republican Joe Wilson invited Salome Zurabishvili to Trump's inauguration in 2025. Zurabishvili refuses to step down as president until new parliamentary elections are called in Georgia.
The United States imposed sanctions on Georgia's former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili over his pro-Russian activities. Zelenskyy thanked for this step and called on European partners to apply similar restrictions.
The Christmas market in Magdeburg was closed earlier than planned due to a terrorist attack that killed 5 people and injured more than 200. An attacker in a BMW broke through concrete blocks, and security flaws were discovered.
A festive display with pillows and fragrant shavings was created for Plato the mesh python. The 7.5-meter-long zoo resident has his own 18-square-meter apartment with a spa area.
Kyiv region received an additional subvention from the state budget to purchase housing for 22 veterans. Among them are 19 people with disabilities of groups I-II and 3 internally displaced combatants.
On Chornovil Boulevard in Dnipro, unknown persons destroyed a memorial plaque to a political figure. Activists plan to restore the memorial at their own expense and are considering installing a bust.
Users of ChatGPT and other OpenAI services have reported access problems and errors. The company has confirmed that the failures are related to the upstream provider.
The head of the UGCC said that the Pope's immediate plans do not include a visit to Ukraine in 2025. However, Francis may announce his arrival a month before the visit, as he “likes to make surprises.
The Diia portal is again available to automatically book employees for mobilization. The system checks the candidates' data and provides a response within three days, except for company branches and final beneficiaries.
On December 27, Ukraine will face power cuts due to the aftermath of the December 25 attack. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., half-time blackouts will be applied to households.
Slovakian Prime Minister Fico suggested that Russia hold talks with Ukraine on the territory of his country. Putin said that Russia was not against such a proposal.
Borys Plotnytskyi was served a notice of suspicion of extortion of a $1 million bribe from a representative of a private company. The case also involves the chairman of the Economic Court of Lviv region.
Mikheil Kavelashvili will be sworn in on December 29 in the parliament without the participation of foreign representatives. The ceremony will last 40 minutes with a limited number of guests due to the “restrictions” of the session hall.
A platoon commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade has been notified of being suspected of abusing three soldiers. The suspect, who was beating and humiliating his subordinates from February to May, is currently hiding from the investigation.
There were 114 combat engagements along the frontline over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Lyman and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy conducted the most attacks.
YouTube stopped working on the occupied peninsula without a VPN. The popular VPN services Lantern and NTHLink have problems with access, and only some paid services are working.
In Kharkiv, a strike by a Molniya UAV damaged the windows of an apartment building and a car. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov, there were no casualties.
