Lilia Podolyak
President Zelenskyy met with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, thanking her for her support in the face of Russian aggression and discussing Ukraine's strong economic performance. The IMF forecasts GDP growth of 4.5% and approved a $15.6 billion financing program, with a recent tranche for Ukraine of $900 million.
In the evening of December 11, Polish protesters resumed blocking the road near the Dorohusk checkpoint, led by the leader of the Confederation party, Rafał Miekler. Police arrived with batons and shields, but no clashes occurred.
Ukraine's Energy Minister called on the international community to put pressure on Russia to hand over control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for the sake of global security, and discussed energy partnerships with Turkey, including cooperation in gas storage and pipeline construction.
In 2023, Ukrainians consumed more poultry and beef than in the previous year, while pork consumption declined slightly; poultry and beef production increased, leading to a reduction in meat imports.
President Zelenskyy meets with US Secretary of Defense Austin and General Brown to discuss security challenges and defense cooperation. The visit also includes a meeting with President Biden and a speech to US senators.
Truck traffic on the Hungarian border with Ukraine continues unimpeded, and the demonstration shows support for Poland and Slovakia instead of a blockade.
Sweden allocates 1. 4 billion Swedish kronor to Ukraine to support civilian infrastructure and the energy system in winter. The funds will go to reconstruction, grain export, and the construction of shelters.
Ukraine's Air Force has reported the launch of kamikaze drones in the direction of Odesa region and urges residents to heed warnings of air raids. Air defense is working, as confirmed by a regional official.
The All-Ukrainian Bakers Association supports the new procurement strategy of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which provides for direct involvement of domestic producers in tenders for food supplies to the army, eliminating intermediaries.
Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, declared an income of over UAH 1. 3 million in 2022, owning real estate, a land plot, and a car.
MHP-Hromada told about the support of media projects in the "Do Your Business" business idea competition.
A series of explosions occurred in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovs'k region, following reports of a missile headed for the city amid warnings of enemy aircraft activity in the area.
The head of the expert group of the Bureau of Policy Analysis said that the HCJ and NABU should investigate the actions of the Supreme Court judges in the Shepelev case.
FAVBET started cooperation with the NGO "Vidsich Training Center".
The MHP for Community Charitable Foundation presented a bandura to the Kharkiv Kobzar Workshop, which promotes traditional Ukrainian kobzarism, during a concert in honor of Ostap Veresay.
Former MP Shepelev is accused of treason and contract killings in Ukraine.
Two people were wounded in Kherson region as a result of 84 Russian attacks using various heavy weapons, which also targeted residential areas and institutions.
The losses of the Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have reached about 339,850 people, 5655 tanks and hundreds of pieces of military equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported, UNN reports.
Armed robbers stole 600,000 euros worth of goods from a Kith's boutique in Paris after incapacitating a security guard with tear gas. The police anti-gang unit is investigating the swift robbery.
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops conducted 98 combat engagements and struck at enemy manpower, inflicting losses and blowing up an ammunition depot along the frontline.
The UK government has set up a new agency, OTSI, to enforce sanctions against Russia, which is due to start operating next year to prevent sanctions evasion and provide advice on sanctions compliance.
Argentine President Javier Milei reduced the number of ministries from 18 to 9 just hours after his inauguration. Among the ministries retained are Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Economy; several others were downgraded or merged.
The Ukrainian Air Force successfully intercepted all 18 Shahid drones and 8 ballistic missiles launched by Russian forces at night. The attacks were carried out from the territory of occupied Crimea and were aimed at Kyiv region.
Mykola Kalashnyk shared a photo of the damage caused by a nighttime rocket attack in Kyiv's Bortnychi district; emergency crews are working on the scene.
Eurostat reported a 1. 2% increase in October 2023, adding 51.8 thousand Ukrainian refugees under temporary protection in the EU, bringing the total to 4.24 million since the Russian invasion. The largest increases are in Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
Kyiv's air defense intercepted and destroyed eight air targets launched by Russian forces during a missile attack on the region.
Four adults were wounded in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv as a result of enemy rocket fire, they were provided with medical assistance on the spot. A fragment of the rocket was found in the store's warehouse, but did not cause any fire or damage.
Donald Trump refused to testify in a fraud case in New York, calling it election interference and a witch hunt. The case alleges that his company overstated the value of assets to secure loans.
An American F-16 crashed into the Yellow Sea during a training exercise after taking off from Kunsan Air Base, but the pilot ejected safely and was rescued.
A rocket fragment causes a fire in an unfinished building in the Darnytsia district of Kyiv; emergency services are working at the scene, and medics have arrived at the scene.