Lilia Podolyak
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of counterfeit diabetes drugs in the U.S. supply chain, advising to check specific batches and serial numbers.
France closes its embassy in Niger due to operational and security concerns following the withdrawal of French troops and the expulsion of the French ambassador by the Nigerian military regime.
The IAEA notes that Zaporizhzhia NPP is installing four new mobile diesel boilers to perform important nuclear safety functions. Nine boilers are currently in operation, and experts are monitoring safety and maintenance, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the war.
Explosions were heard in the Odesa region with active air defense, and the wreckage of downed Shahid aircraft fell in the Kyiv area. Air raid alarms were heard in many regions of Ukraine.
As a result of the drone crash in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, debris hit an unfinished non-residential two-story building; windows and facades of neighboring buildings were damaged. Firefighters and an investigative team are working at the scene.
The Czech Republic has declared December 23 a day of mourning for the victims of the Charles University shooting, with national events including a minute of silence and flags at half-mast.
The explosions occurred in the Khmelnytsky region amid active air defense operations; residents are urged to stay in shelters due to the ongoing air raid.
The Russian Defense Ministry says it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Kursk region.
The Kyiv City Military Administration released photos of a residential building in the Solomyansky district that was hit by debris from a Russian drone; rescue efforts are underway after the December 22 incident.
"20 Days in Mariupol, a Ukrainian documentary by Mstislav Chernov, has been shortlisted for the Oscars in the Best Documentary and Best International Film categories.
An apartment building in Kyiv's Solomyansky district may have been hit by drone debris, emergency services are on the scene; Mayor Klitschko and government official Serhiy Popko are investigating.
Explosions occurred in Kyiv amid an air raid when air defense was activated after a drone attack. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.
Air defense forces shot down an enemy Shahid UAV over Sumy region, an air alert is in effect, and authorities are calling for calm and compliance with warnings.
Russian troops attacked Sumy region 24 times, causing 86 explosions and hitting eight settlements with a variety of munitions, from mortars to machine guns and artillery. Rescuers extinguished a fire from the shelling that threatened residential areas.
Heavy snowfall has forced authorities in the Lviv region to restrict the movement of large vehicles on key road sections; forecasters predict strong winds and further sleet.
One in four Gazans faces hunger, and the WHO reports that 93% of the population is at risk of hunger and malnutrition. Despite pressure from the United States, which has allowed limited aid to be provided, it meets only 10% of the needs.
The Biden administration is in urgent talks with allies to use $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, and is coordinating with the G7 to develop a strategy for the second anniversary of the invasion.
At the same time, Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, told UNN how many pieces of downed enemy targets were examined.
The survey showed that tax audits and unjustified fines are the main complaints among individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine.
This season, Oleksandr made a significant breakthrough in his career, winning the 2023 European Championship title and becoming the first Ukrainian ever to be signed by the famous Formula 1 team Williams Racing.
The Commission clarified that the company had undergone inspections by law enforcement agencies, which did not confirm the control of the company's activities by residents of the Russian Federation, as previously reported in the media.
Intelligence confirms validity of HQCJ head's Russian passport.
Expert: Russian interests in destabilizing the situation in Kharkiv may be hidden in the statements of Kirill Kernes.
Russia intends to seize Kharkiv and may recruit those who fled abroad to destabilize the situation in the city using false information attacks, political expert Igor Reiterovich believes.
Practicing accountant on the relationship between tax authorities and business.
Daniil Menshikov on the need for government agencies to switch to the public administration model.
The decision of the Supreme Court of Ukraine to change the sentence of former MP Oleksandr Shepelev, accused of contract killings and high treason, was criticized as damaging the country's image and prompted calls for judicial reform.
The Winter Solstice on December 22 is considered by astrologers to be a powerful day for making wishes, accurate divinations and protective rituals for the coming year. This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night, beginning the astronomical New Year.
Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various directions, holding their positions firmly, despite the enemy's attempts to encircle key population centers such as Avdiivka. Ukraine's Armed Forces also successfully conducted counter-battery fire and airstrikes against enemy concentrations.
Ukrainian troops shot down 34 out of 35 Shahed drones launched by the Russian occupiers in several waves during the night. The drones were launched from Crimea and from the territory of the Russian Federation.