European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has called for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The EU is reassessing the risks of such a move amid a possible reduction in US aid.
The power unit of an An-72 military transport aircraft of the Russian Navy detonated at an airfield in the Moscow region. The cost of the destroyed aircraft is estimated at $4.5 million.
The European gas market is preparing for a possible cessation of transit through Ukraine from 1 January. Experts consider three options for the development of events: a complete halt of supplies, a postponed deal or an agreement until the end of the year.
As a result of the enemy attack on Kyiv, 9 people were injured, four of them hospitalized. The body of one person was found.
Chuck Lorre, Zach Penn and Bill Predy have teamed up to create a new spin-off of The Big Bang Theory. The series will star Big Bang alumni Kevin Sussman, Brian Posen and Lauren Lepkus.
The US Department of Defense estimates that several hundred DPRK military personnel have been killed in Ukraine. The Pentagon predicts a further increase in these figures during the fighting.
In Kyiv, three districts of the city were affected by the Russian attack, fires and destruction were reported. The State Emergency Service reports one dead.
The mayor of Kyiv reported 7 injured as a result of the enemy attack, two of them hospitalized. Earlier, KCMA reported a possible death, but this information was not confirmed.
There were 191 combat engagements in the frontline, with the hottest spot in the Kursk region where 60 attacks were repelled. The enemy launched 3 missile and 65 air strikes and launched 2,234 kamikaze drones.
Due to technical work to update state registries, 25 services in Diia are temporarily down. It may take up to two weeks to restore the registries after a large-scale cyberattack.
One person died as a result of a rocket attack by Russian troops on the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. Damage to buildings and cars was also reported.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have published a Christmas card and will not appear at the traditional dinner at Buckingham Palace. The family is already in Norfolk with their children.
There were 103 combat engagements at the front, most of them in the Kursk region - 47. The enemy remains highly active in the Pokrovsk sector, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repelling enemy attacks.
Before Christmas, passenger traffic at the border increased by 15%, especially in the direction of departure. Krakivets, Shehyni, and Rava-Ruska have the longest queues, while Smilnytsia, Hrushev, and Uhryniv are less busy.
In Mariupol, local residents report loud explosions heard on the Left Bank and in the Kalmius district. Occupation media confirm the fact of an explosion in the city.
EU leaders plan to discuss with President Zelenskyy the issue of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after 2024. Slovenia and Ukraine are skeptical about the continuation of transit, but alternative options are being considered.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has announced the 23rd package of military assistance to Ukraine worth DKK 2. 1 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense, support F-16s, and purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Sweden.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law abolishing the institute of a “deliberation room” in courts. Now the court will immediately proceed to the decision-making stage, which should speed up the judicial process.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released data on the losses of mobilized Russian military personnel from September 2022 to October 2024. The total number of dead mobilized persons reportedly amounted to 98,641, not including other categories of military.
Ukraine's power grid remains in a significant capacity deficit after 12 massive attacks. Electricity is imported from 5 countries with a total volume of 10,422 MWh.
The Reserve+ mobile application has experienced a technical failure that has prevented authorization. The Ministry of Defense is working to restore the service and access will be restored within a few hours.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to abolish medical and social expert commissions starting January 1, 2025. Instead, expert commissions will be created in cluster hospitals with a new system for assessing the functioning of a person.
A Mercedes Sprinter and a GAZ truck collided on the Kyiv-Chop highway near Korostyshiv. Four people were injured in the accident, including a child born in 2008, and one woman had to be unblocked by rescuers.
Users report technical problems with the Defense Ministry's Reserve+ application. It is recommended to have paper documents with you due to a failure in the electronic system.
The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.
The Verkhovna Rada will reconsider the resolution to expel Boyko from the Human Rights Committee. “The Servant of the People party showed the highest percentage of votes in favor of this decision, while other factions call for support.
Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas have received a British knighthood. The director and producer were awarded the titles of knight and dame for their contribution to cinema.
Ukrainian producers have raised prices for carrots to 20-28 UAH/kg, which is 83% higher than last year. Most farms have suspended sales of quality carrots, expecting further price increases.
In Kherson region, a drone attack damaged a store and three vehicles. Two local residents were injured with varying degrees of severity and hospitalized.
An Indian Navy boat crashed into a passenger ferry near Mumbai due to an engine malfunction, killing 13 people. Three soldiers were among the dead, more than 100 people were rescued, and the search for two missing persons continues.
