Lilia Podolyak

The Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union calls on the High Council of Justice to create an independent judiciary in Ukraine, free from political influence.

Center for veterans and their families opened in Cherkasy region.

MP Danylo Hetmantsev is reportedly behind a strategy to abolish banking secrecy in Ukraine, a move that critics fear could lead to increased fiscal scrutiny and loss of privacy.

In fact, one in three VAT payers faces blocking of tax invoices, says the head of an accounting firm.

There are already 32 dead in Kyiv as a result of the terrorist attack on December 29, and 30 more wounded.

The enemy launched 7 missile and 58 air strikes over the last day, as well as fired 57 times from multiple launch rocket systems.

ISW suggests that Russia timed the major prisoner exchange to extinguish reports of mistreatment of Ukrainian POWs.

Companies did not pay UAH 1. 3 billion in VAT due to the privilege for distribution of Ukrainian-language content

A military wife realized her family's dream by opening a greenery business.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee is investigating whether the Deposit Guarantee Fund has any property that may be needed by the military.

As part of the Cinema for Victory national tour, 572 screenings took place in Ukraine, featuring 53 films and about 100 celebrity appearances to support the military and communities.

Russian troops shelled Nikopol with heavy artillery at night, there were no casualties, said Colonel Lysak. In other areas, it was calm, no shelling.

The losses of Russian troops since the invasion of Ukraine amount to approximately 361,500 personnel and 5,990 tanks.

Ukrainian troops repelled 57 attacks by the enemy, who launched 89 missile and 72 air strikes, including from drones, and 48 artillery attacks in various regions.

Ukrainian troops repelled attacks in five directions, advanced near Verbove and pushed the enemy back. Over the course of the day, 12 air strikes were carried out.

Ukrainian forces conducted 12 air strikes on enemy positions, targeting personnel, weapons and logistics. Missile units also struck at various military facilities.

Ukrainian exports of IT services in January-November 2023 fell by 7. 3% to $6.1 billion compared to 2022.

Central Japan has been hit by a 5. 5 magnitude earthquake; there is no tsunami threat, but aftershocks are expected. More than 300 aftershocks have been recorded in the region, the most recent of which have caused loss of life and damage.

Atesh guerrillas infiltrated a Russian aircraft and missile plant and passed production and inventory data to Ukrainian defenders.

Finland and Sweden reached their lowest winter temperatures, with some areas dropping below -40°C, causing significant disruptions to rail service.

OSCE leaders condemned Russia's massive air attacks on Ukraine, calling for an end to violence and war.

Russian air defense intercepted several targets over Belgorod, with no reports of consequences, says Governor Gladkov.

Austria has repeatedly condemned Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and summoned the Russian ambassador more than 10 times in connection with attacks on civilians.

The Russians listed the churches that are allowed to hold festive services in the occupied territories, banning "disloyal" ones; only the Moscow Patriarchate was given preference.

A gunman attacks the Colorado Supreme Court building, no casualties; the incident is not related to the Trump case.

Trump is appealing Maine's ban on his candidacy, challenging the authority and grounds for disqualification related to the attack on the Capitol.

The UN reports 90 civilians killed, including two children, and 421 wounded as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine since December 29.

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism accusations and criticism of the response to anti-Semitism.

EU representative Josep Borrell promised that Russia would be held accountable for attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Ukraine.

Slovakian President Zuzana Chaputova condemns Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine and calls for increased defense support for Kyiv.