Iryna Kolesnik
Ukraine is preparing a proposal to support Syria's food security - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is working in detail on a proposal to support Syria's food security. The specific details of the assistance to the Syrian people will be announced soon.
Work on the call between Zelensky and Biden continues - MFA
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirmed that it is working on organizing a phone call between Zelenskyy and Biden, but the specific dates are not yet known. They are planning to discuss the issue of inviting Ukraine to NATO.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expects important decisions at the next Ramstein meeting
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi announced that Ramstein's meeting is scheduled for January. Ukraine expects important announcements on military support during the meeting.
Several countries have expressed readiness to deploy a military contingent in Ukraine - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed the readiness of some countries to deploy their military contingents on the territory of Ukraine. Specific plans for the deployment of foreign military forces are under discussion.
“There is an understanding of what is needed and where it is.” MFA comments on the progress of the 19th Air Defense Treaty for Ukraine
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson reported on the active work on the delivery of air defense systems that Ukraine needs. Specific systems and their locations have already been identified for further delivery.
Six embassies in Kyiv were damaged by the Russian strike: Foreign Ministry reports on the aftermath
Russian shelling in Kyiv damaged a building with 6 embassies, including broken windows and damaged ceilings. There were no injuries among the diplomats.
Consequences of the oil spill in the Black Sea will be seen in the coming days - Greenpeace
After the Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait, a fuel oil slick has already polluted 160 kilometers of the Russian coast. Environmentalists warn of possible pollution of Ukrainian shores and mass deaths of marine animals.
Currency exchange rate as of December 20: hryvnia at historic low again
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 89 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks lower than the previous figure. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.85-41.87, the euro at UAH 43.51-43.52.
Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for too long: Scholz talks to Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. The parties discussed security policy in Europe and the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to achieve a just peace.
Court sends Kryal's head to pre-trial detention center without bail
Kyiv's Pechersk Court has remanded KRAIL Chairman Ivan Rudyi in custody until February 4, 2025. He is suspected of facilitating the activities of Russian online casinos in Ukraine.
Attempted to “smoke out” a man and gassed the car interior: Kyiv police suspend two officers
A video of unacceptable actions by police officers of the Vyshgorod district was found on social media. Both police officers have been suspended from duty pending an internal investigation.
In Zakarpattia, two border guards crossed the border and did not return to duty - journalist
Two soldiers from Sumy region crossed the border while on duty in Zakarpattia and did not return. Their colleague was fined 17,000 hryvnias for negligence of duty.
“People are dying, and he is 'interested'... Dovbo*ob": Zelensky once again sharply responds to Putin's statements about “technological duel”
The President of Ukraine has responded sharply to Putin's proposal to hold a “technological duel” using a “plow truck” in Kyiv. The head of the OP Yermak also commented on the Russian dictator's statement.
All those involved will be brought to justice: the Ministry of Defense condemns the incident with the TCC in Vyshkohod
The Ministry of Defense is investigating an incident in which TCC employees tried to “smoke” a man out of a car with gas. The Ministry condemned such actions and promises to bring the perpetrators to justice.
They tried to “smoke out” a man and gassed the car: a scandalous video of the TCC's actions near Kyiv has appeared online
A video was posted online showing allegedly TCC employees trying to “smoke out” a conscript from a car in Vyshhorod. Reportedly, the car was also set on fire during the incident.
Ukrainian fish may appear on the menu of schools, hospitals and the Armed Forces: what the Ministry of Agrarian Policy says
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy plans to increase the consumption of Ukrainian fish in public institutions. Currently, Ukraine imports $1 billion worth of fish products, while exporting only $19 million.
Finnish Defense Ministry recognizes Russia as a significant security threat
Finland is strengthening its defense capabilities due to the threat from Russia and its confrontation with the West. The country is modernizing its armed forces and integrating into NATO structures to counter long-term threats.
Starting next year, Ukrenergo's electricity transmission tariff will increase by almost 30%
The NEURC approved a 29. 8% increase in the electricity transmission tariff to UAH 686.23/MWh starting in 2025. The tariff for green metallurgy enterprises will be 359.55 UAH/MWh.
Elon Musk's fortune is approaching $500 billion
Elon Musk's fortune is growing rapidly and is approaching the $500 billion mark. In 2024, he earned $245 billion thanks to the growth in the value of his companies' shares.
Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia - The Economist
Ukraine's economy is performing better than Russia's for the first time since the invasion. The NBU forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024, while Russia expects only 0.5-1.5% in 2025.
Apple abandons plans to launch iPhone subscription service - Bloomberg
Apple stopped developing a monthly subscription service for iPhones due to economic inexpediency. The service was supposed to work on a rental model with the possibility of upgrading to a new model after its release.
Bitcoin fell amid statements by the head of the US central bank: what happened
Bitcoin fell by 2. 6% to $101,153 after the Fed chairman's comments about the impossibility of the central bank accumulating cryptocurrency. The drop came amid Trump's plans to create a state bitcoin reserve.
“We need to pay attention to the technology of the army, not the age of the soldier.” Zelensky on lowering the mobilization age
The President of Ukraine said that modern warfare is a war of technology, not trenches and trenches. The priority is to preserve the lives of young people and the technological capabilities of the army, not the age of the military.
“There is no official information": Zelensky denies rumors of Ukraine's assistance to Syrian rebels
The President of Ukraine denied information about the support of Syrian rebels by drones and operators. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is preparing only humanitarian aid to Syria in the form of food.
Zelensky: “Diplomacy does not mean forgiving Putin”
The President said that Ukraine seeks to end the war diplomatically, but without forgiving the aggressor. According to him, the West has enough power to force Putin to the negotiating table.
Luxury brands plan to accept cryptocurrency amid bitcoin growth
Elite fashion brands and retailers are considering accepting cryptocurrency as a means of payment. The French department store Printemps has already announced a partnership with Binance to implement crypto payments.
Head of CRAIL is being served with a notice of suspicion under several articles - source
The head of the Gambling Regulatory Commission, Ivan Rudyi, is to be served with a notice of suspicion for aiding the aggressor state and drug trafficking. Earlier, he was detained by the State Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of facilitating the activities of the Russian casino Pin Up.
KRAIL refused to comment on the detention of Rudyi
Ivan Rudyi, the head of KRAIL, was detained by the State Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of cooperation with the aggressor country. The case is related to the activities of the Pin Up online casino, whose beneficiaries have ties to Russia.
DBR detains head of KRAIL Ivan Rudyi: what is known
The SBI detained Ivan Rudyi, head of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, on suspicion of facilitating the activities of the Russian casino Pin Up. The NACP had previously drawn up an administrative report against him.
Exchange rate for December 18: hryvnia at record low
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 8271 UAH/USD, which is 8 kopecks lower than the previous one. In exchange offices and banks, the dollar is trading in the range of UAH 41.55-42.05.