The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its key policy rate to 13. 5% to curb inflation. The regulator plans to continue tightening monetary policy to achieve the 5% inflation target.
Rosneft and Reliance have agreed on the largest ever Indo-Russian oil supply deal, sources said.
The body of a woman was pulled out of the rubble of a destroyed house in Zaporizhzhia after a missile attack on December 10. The total number of injured is 22 people, 11 were killed.
Vyacheslav Volodin, the head of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison, the Security Service of Ukraine has reported.
On December 16, Ukraine will launch the eBook program for 18-year-olds. Through Diia, they will be able to receive UAH 908 to purchase books in Ukrainian in paper, electronic, or audio format.
The first penguin chicks of this season were born near the Ukrainian Antarctic station. The babies will spend a month in the nest under the supervision of their parents before they begin to change their gray fluff to black and white feathers.
Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of four large-scale digital projects to fight corruption. These include car customs clearance in Diia, eAccounts, electronic notary, and new construction services.
The Ministry of National Unity is launching a program to bring Ukrainians back to Ukraine starting in early 2025. The first pilot project will be implemented with Germany, in particular to attract personnel to the defense industry.
Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption and a significant power shortage. Emergency repairs and outage schedules continue due to damage caused by Russian attacks.
According to the SBU, a follower of Shariy's party was detained in Kyiv. Equipment, party documents and drugs were seized during the search.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was ready to continue the dialogue with Putin, despite the frustrating conversation in November. Scholz emphasized that it is important to convey to Putin the unwavering support of Germany for Ukraine.
Ukraine's economy grew by 4% in 11 months of 2024. The main drivers were transportation, construction, manufacturing, and domestic trade.
Shakhtar ranks 27th in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League standings with 4 points.
The President of Ukraine has published a video of the military on the occasion of the Land Forces Day. Zelensky thanked the defenders for the defense of the country and noted their important role in the Armed Forces.
The transmission system operator applies hourly outage schedules due to enemy shelling. The water level at ZNPP is sufficient, and electricity imports will amount to 12,378 MWh.
The actor appeared on the red carpet of the world premiere of Total Recall in Los Angeles. Chalamet showed off his rock style in a leather jacket with Dylan badges and a mustache that he grew for another movie.
The U. S. House of Representatives passes the 2025 defense budget without extending the Ukraine lend-lease. The document contains other important provisions regarding Ukraine, including a ban on recognizing the occupied territories.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint his ally Kari Lake as the head of the Voice of America. The former TV presenter and unsuccessful candidate in the Arizona elections promised to “chronicle America's achievements.
Luca Guadagnino is preparing a new interpretation of the novel American Psycho for Lionsgate. Austin Butler, known for his role as Elvis, is expected to play the main character instead of the previously expected Jacob Elordi.
There were 203 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 49. The enemy launched 2 missile and 15 air strikes, firing 3,500 times.
The Russian military attacked Zaporozhye with guided aerial bombs at about 18:00. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed, 20 were injured, an average 4-month-old child.
The French president will hold separate meetings with Trump and Zelensky at the Elysee Palace on December 7. After the meetings, the leaders will attend the opening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral.
As a result of enemy shelling of Zaporozhye, 20 people were injured, 9 were killed. Among the wounded is a four - month-old girl.
The EU is in talks with the United States to ease sanctions against Gazprombank over the risks of gas supplies to Europe. Putin canceled the requirement to pay through this bank, but the issue of payments remains complex.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way to resolve the war in Ukraine. According to him, the international community should promote direct dialogue between the parties.
As a result of Russian airstrikes on Zaporozhye, 9 people were killed and 4 wounded. In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike claimed the lives of 2 people, 17 more were injured.
Prince William of Wales will attend the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral after a 5-year restoration. The opening ceremony will also be attended by French President Macron and other world leaders.
Andrei Belousov visited North Korea for talks with the country's military leadership. The United States claims that North Korea has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia and is supplying military equipment.
During the current day, Russian troops carried out 123 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Most of the fighting was recorded in the Kurakhovsky, Vremovsky and Pokrovsky directions - more than half of all attacks.
The law on raising taxes will come into force on December 1 and will bring an additional UAH 8 billion in 2024. All funds are used to finance the salaries of military personnel.
