Lilia Podolyak
The President of Ukraine reported that the DPRK was using military personnel in Russian assault units in Kursk region. Zelenskyy emphasized that Moscow is dragging new countries into the war and ignoring calls for de-escalation.
On December 14, at around 14:45, an explosion occurred in Dnipro, killing one person. Two policemen were among the injured, and all the wounded were taken to the hospital.
The current President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, called the election of the new President, Mikheil Kavelashvili, illegitimate.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands a public apology.
Experts say the controversial amendment to the draft law lobbied by Darnitsa plant will raise prices by 15%.
The team of the “Nadiya” Charity Foundation headed by Valeriy Dubil delivered the necessary equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front line. Among the items delivered were electronic warfare devices with cooling systems, charging stations, jump starters and vitamin complexes.
Olena Duma criticizes the AMCU for satisfying complaints about the conditions of the competition for the management of the Gulliver shopping center. Experts believe that the head of the ARMA is trying to hide her own miscalculations in organizing the competition.
The Supreme Court did not satisfy the request of MP Dubinsky to recognize the inaction of the Verkhovna Rada regarding the non-calling of the presidential election. The MP suspected of treason is currently in custody in a pre-trial detention center.
23 MPs missed more than 50% of the votes in the Verkhovna Rada. Petro Poroshenko became the leader of the anti-rating with 65% of missed votes, ahead of even the MPs who fled from the OPFL.
One of Brovary's critical infrastructure facilities has received a new powerful generator, the mayor said.
Brovary Lyceum No. 3 has opened the sixth Safety Class with modern equipment in the community. The project was implemented with the support of the Red Cross and the local budget to teach children the basics of safety.
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the case of revocation of Ukrtatnafta's license by acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Sokur, which led to problems with fuel supplies to the army. Experts call on the SBU to join the investigation due to possible signs of sabotage.
On Saturday, the Minister of Health is convening a meeting with the pharmaceutical market to discuss the potential rise in drug prices.
Museum staff share traditional ways of decorating a home for the New Year holidays. Didukh, a Christmas spider, straw toys, Yavoriv toys, and vytynanky are authentic elements of festive decor.
Mobile pharmacies for villages without stationary pharmacies have been launched in Myronivska community in Kyiv region. The project is being implemented by MHP-Community and Ukrvaktsyna, and 120 people from 10 villages used the services in the first three days.
The Brovary community has introduced a program of free medical examinations to detect cancer. The local authorities also provide IDPs and privileged categories of the population with free medicines and dental services.
Expert Oleh Posternak revealed the details of the HACC scandals, including the massive failure of IQ testing among judicial candidates. He also revealed facts of judges' luxurious life and dependence on NABU-SAPO.
The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, asks for more staff, but cannot effectively manage the existing staff. The agency has high staff turnover and a scandal involving fake disability certificates.
Hetmantsev created a club for business with preferences, but assures that the rules are the same for everyone.
Ukrainian children received gifts from the Vadym Stolar Foundation as part of the Light of Childhood project.
A new chairman of Barristers Attorneys at Law has been elected.
Draft Law No. 11493 proposes to limit the procurement of medicines by one distributor to 15% of the total volume. Experts warn of a possible reduction in the range of medicines and problems with the supply of medicines.
AB InBev Efes Ukraine has received awards for the launch of Mike's Hard Drink and recognition as Best Marketing Teams 2024. The company's marketing team was recognized for its successful campaigns for Chernihivske and Stella Artois brands.
The European Business Association held a meeting with the acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service on the formation of the "White Business Club". The EBA warned against the inadmissibility of pressure on companies that do not enter the list of selected ones.
Ukraine is advised to regulate the nicotine pouch market following the EU's example, limiting the dosage to 20 mg. Sweden's experience shows the effectiveness of harm minimization strategies in the fight against tobacco addiction.
The Tax Service has started re-inspections of 40 companies in Dnipro for 2020-2021 that have already been inspected earlier. Experts call such actions illegal and see this as a new mechanism of pressure on business.
Police opened a criminal investigation into the possible issuance of fake disability documents to ARMA officials. The agency's management provided law enforcement with information about five employees with disabilities.
The Brovary Dental Clinic received UAH 300 thousand for free services for beneficiaries. The program covers treatment, prosthetics and other dental services for veterans, the disabled, ATO participants and children.
The court arrested 7 Boeing and Embraer aircraft worth $40 million in a tax evasion case. The planes belong to a Cypriot company linked to Kolomoisky and Boholyubov.
The military man Alexey “Stalker” criticized Poroshenko's statement about the possibility of stopping the war in a day. He recalled the former president's previous failed “peace plans” that led to tragic consequences.