The cost of basic products in Ukraine has increased due to the rise in raw material prices and a decrease in production volumes. 44% of Ukrainians have started to save on food, preferring cheaper products.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 87 UAH/USD, up 5 kopecks. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar is trading in the range of UAH 41.80-42.31, while the euro is trading at UAH 43.65-44.40.
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.
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.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi announced that Ramstein's meeting is scheduled for January. Ukraine expects important announcements on military support during the meeting.
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.
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.
Russian shelling in Kyiv damaged a building with 6 embassies, including broken windows and damaged ceilings. There were no injuries among the diplomats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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'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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
