YouTube vlogger MrBeast announced his intention to acquire TikTok to prevent the platform from being blocked in the United States. After this statement was published, several billionaires approached him to discuss a possible deal.
Polish President Andrzej Duda demands that Ukraine be invited to join NATO as a first step toward providing real security guarantees. Full membership is possible after the cessation of hostilities.
The President of Ukraine called on partners to provide the remaining funds from frozen Russian assets to strengthen defense capabilities. Only $50 billion of the $300 billion of frozen Russian assets have been allocated so far.
Zelenskyy announced that Poland was preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine. The parties also discussed joint production of weapons, including drones and artillery.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that political manipulations around the Volyn tragedy should not be allowed. He emphasized the importance of empathy on both sides and a systematic solution to this issue.
The President said that the European military contingent could become part of the security guarantees, but not the only one. Currently, the Ukrainian army has 880 thousand soldiers. About 33-34% of all weapons in Ukraine today are domestically produced.
The President's team is preparing the content and format of the meeting with Donald Trump after his inauguration. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president expects active cooperation with US President-elect Trump in the spirit of “peace through strength. ” Zelenskyy also hopes to strengthen sanctions against Russia and discussed the prospects of Ukraine's accession to the EU.
According to the State Border Guard Service, 443,000 Ukrainians who traveled abroad in 2024 did not return. This is a threefold increase compared to 2023, when 134,000 citizens did not return.
President Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Shmyhal on personnel issues. The Rada registers a resolution to dismiss Energy Minister Galushchenko over corruption charges.
The President has instructed not to reduce the number of specialists required to perform combat missions in the Air Force. Earlier, it was reported that technicians and mechanics of air units were massively transferred to the infantry.
Estonia will provide Ukraine with another military aid package of 0. 25% of GDP in the first half of 2025. The Estonian Foreign Minister confirmed that support for the country continues to grow.
The President of Ukraine will take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21. The event will also be attended by Donald Trump, Ursula von der Leyen and other world leaders.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov meets with his German counterpart Pistorius in Kyiv. Ukraine will receive 60 new missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system and discussed the supply of artillery shells.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tähkna said that Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO would ensure the stability of the whole of Europe. He emphasized the need for investment in Ukraine's defense industry and economy.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga denied that Ukraine's partners are pressuring Ukraine to reach a quick peace with Russia. On the contrary, the partners are cooperating to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.
The President of Ukraine discussed with the German Defense Minister the importance of all political forces supporting Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is defending not only itself but also European values.
MP Oleksandr Dubinskyi is included in the register of corrupt officials following a court decision on a conflict of interest. The decision was confirmed by the Court of Appeal in December 2024.
The Strategic Investment Council has started working in Ukraine and approved a portfolio of 787 projects. For 2025, 92 projects have been selected in the areas of social protection, infrastructure, and demining.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law extending the moratorium on VostGOK's bankruptcy for a year. The document prohibits the seizure of the company's property and provides for the lifting of the seizures that have already been imposed until 2026.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill banning the seizure of property of the Southern Machine-Building Plant for the period of martial law. The document also provides for the lifting of the seizures already imposed on the company.
Environmental prosecutors have launched an investigation into the legality of an investment deal to build on the land of Hryshko Botanical Garden in Kyiv. The inspection was initiated due to public outcry and the threat of losing valuable land with unique plant species.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law on renaming more than 100 courts in different regions of Ukraine. The changes affect courts in Crimea, Sevastopol and 16 regions of the country, but do not provide for their reorganization.
The government has determined a list of civil service positions of categories B and C for which English language proficiency is required. The new requirements will come into force 4 years after the end of martial law.
The government has established a procedure for registering convicts for military service and undergoing a military qualification examination. The procedure for escorting parolees to MCCs and military units has been determined.
The President submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada on liability for violating sanctions. The document was submitted to the parliamentary leadership for consideration, but the text of the bill has not yet been made public.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the provision on free movement of journalists during the curfew. Instead, the parliament passed a law on the openness of parliamentary committee meetings to the media and the public.
Ukrainian drones struck four important Russian facilities. Among the targets hit were chemical plants, ammunition depots at the Engels airfield, and an oil refinery.
The SBU and NABU uncovered a scheme to embezzle UAH 58. 44 million from Ukrenergo through fictitious companies. The former deputy head of the Kharkiv regional council and his accomplices organized a scheme to sell stolen electricity.
