Naftogaz Group produced over 12. 3 bcm of gas in ten months of 2024, up 6% year-on-year. The company also launched a new well with a daily production rate of 110 thousand cubic meters of gas.
The EU foreign policy chief spoke out against a diplomatic solution that would marginalize Ukraine and the EU. Borrell emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine even if the US position changes.
The Biden administration plans to appeal to Congress for new aid to Ukraine for 2025. Sullivan reiterated his intention to use all the allocated funds by the end of the presidential term.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 59 Shahed drones and unidentified UAVs from the Kursk area. Air defense forces shot down 21 drones over four regions.
The draft State Budget 2025 envisages the restoration of the State Fund for Regional Development with funding of UAH 1 billion. The funds are to be distributed through participatory budgeting in large cities.
Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 100 air strikes and fired over 4,840 times.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
People magazine named 45-year-old actor John Krasinski the Sexiest Man Alive in 2024. The A Quiet Place star spoke about the reaction of his wife Emily Blunt to this title.
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $91,000 despite rising inflation in the United States. Over the past day, the price has risen by 6.6%, and analysts predict further growth to $100,000.
Over 50% of all combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the areas of Antonivka and Novoselidivka.
The 61-year-old woman who damaged the graves of soldiers "Da Vinci", "Juice" and Petrychenko may be forcibly hospitalized. According to the conclusions of the examination, the suspect has mental disorders and was not aware of her actions.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister held talks with the US Secretary of State in Brussels. They discussed further military assistance, post-election coordination, and strengthening Ukraine's air shield.
The Halytskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the detention of the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion for another 60 days. The man, who was detained in Dnipro, will be held without bail until January 12, 2025.
KCSA will not spend budget funds on New Year's locations, but patrons propose to set up a Christmas tree on St. Sophia Square. The final decision is to be made by the city's Defense Council.
In the village of Stanislav, the occupiers dropped explosives from a drone on an ambulance that was evacuating the wounded. The vehicle was destroyed, but the medics were miraculously unharmed.
US Secretary of State Blinken announced that the aid would be adapted to Ukraine's needs on the battlefield. The United States is ready to use every dollar of the $61 billion package and expects increased support from its allies.
Negotiations between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken have begun in the Belgian capital. The meeting was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Russian troops shelled Kherson and the region, causing civilian casualties, one person was killed.
A massive explosion has occurred at the Givaudan Sense Color plant in Louisville, killing at least two people. 12 employees were hospitalized and 13 others were treated on the spot.
At least 12 Russian kamikaze drones flew into Belarus, flying up to 200 km over the territory. Two drones disappeared, and for the first time in four days the air force of the Air Force of Belarus was on duty.
According to the SBU, a cleric of the Ovruch-Korosten Diocese of the UOC-MP spread pro-Russian views in his sermons and social media. The clergyman faces up to 8 years in prison for justifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.
A Russian drone hits a multi-story building in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv. The number of injured in the attack increased to four.
The asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass at a distance of 32,000 km from Earth in 2029. Gravitational interaction can cause seismic events on the asteroid and change its rotation.
In the Saltiv district of Kharkiv, a UAV struck a shopping center at 11:30 a. m. Several parked cars and the building's windows were damaged, but no one was injured.
High electricity consumption has been recorded in Ukraine, leading to a power shortage. NPC Ukrenergo has temporarily restricted supplies to industry and business from 7:00 to 20:00.
The chief of staff of the 41st brigade of rf missile boats has reportedly died in an explosion in his car in Sevastopol.
The Kyiv Metro is resuming normal station operations. Trains are gradually switching to a regular schedule.
Ukraine has received a $1. 35 billion grant from the United States through USAID. The funds will be used for humanitarian and social programs, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The President of Ukraine commented on the massive Russian attack. Zelensky thanked partners for their help with air defense and electronic warfare systems.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 96 air strikes, including missiles and Shahed drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 41 targets, 47 drones were lost, and combat operations continue.
