During the 1000 days of the war, Russia committed more than 6500 environmental crimes, destroying 3 million hectares of forests. 139 thousand square kilometers of land have been contaminated, and greenhouse gas emissions due to the war amount to 180 million tons.
There are 779. 3 thousand Ukrainians officially employed in Poland, including 406.5 thousand men and 372.7 thousand women. Most Ukrainians are concentrated in the Mazovian Voivodeship - 188.1 thousand people.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved the budget for 2025 with expenses of UAH 2. 28 million per MP. This is 650 thousand UAH more than in 2024.
A spokesman for the British Prime Minister called Russia's new nuclear doctrine “the product of a depraved government. ” The UK reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine and called on Putin to end the war.
The foreign ministers of six leading European countries issued a joint statement on strengthening NATO and supporting Ukraine. They identified eight key areas for countering Russian aggression and strengthening European security.
The President presented the fifth point of the Resilience Plan on energy. Russia has shelled more than 1,000 energy facilities, but Ukraine is preparing energy resilience passports for all regions.
The President has instructed to develop special tax conditions for border cities following the example of Kharkiv. It is also planned to expand international cooperation between communities and strengthen domestic support for the frontline areas.
The President announced his refusal to lower the mobilization age and announced a new system of military contracts. The Ministry of Defense will develop special conditions for volunteers who have not reached the draft age.
Zelenskyy announced changes to the personnel promotion system in the Defense Forces, where positions will not be tied to ranks. He also reported on the success of the Army+ system, which has already been used by 410,000 soldiers.
The President said that no one in the world demands that Ukraine hold elections during the war. According to him, elections will be held only after a fair peace is achieved.
The President said that Ukraine will not trade sovereignty or give up its territories. To achieve all of Ukraine's goals, it may have to wait for a change in the Russian leadership.
The President said that inviting Ukraine to join NATO was a well-deserved step and a correction of a historical mistake. According to him, the only obstacle is the lack of political will of the partners.
Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to start negotiations on the first cluster of accession to the EU in early 2025. The President emphasized the need to become the fastest country in the process of European integration.
The President said that unity is the first element of Ukraine's Resilience Plan and Victory Plan. Zelenskyy emphasized that the internal unity of Ukrainians helped unite Europe and change the world's perception of the EU.
The President said that the resilience of Ukrainians from Kupiansk to Zaporizhzhia could provide the preconditions for ending the war. He urged not to expect a miracle from Trump, but to work every day.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. He presented evidence of the DPRK's use of missiles and called for increased support for Ukraine to force russia to withdraw its troops.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine spoke at a meeting of the UN Security Council on the russian attacks on Odesa and Sumy. He emphasized the ineffectiveness of international mechanisms to stop the war and the need to create new instruments.
EU foreign ministers have not yet agreed on lifting restrictions on strikes against Russia with Western weapons. Each country will make its own decision on this issue, said Josep Borrell.
The Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use weapons with a range of up to 300 kilometers in Russia. The weapons are to be used against Russian and North Korean troops in the Kursk region.
The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Serhiy Rebrov, did not speak at the press conference because of the interpreter who wanted to translate into Russian. The coach expressed his condolences to the victims of the shelling and offered to communicate in English.
Borrell announced that Ukraine will receive €45 billion in military aid and one million pieces of ammunition. The EU will train 75,000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of winter.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne upheld Anatoliy Tymoshchuk's appeal and lifted the sanctions against the UAF. The court ruled that there were no grounds for the sanctions at the time they were imposed.
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained evidence of Russian commanders ordering the killing of a captured Ukrainian. The intercepted conversation also mentions a wounded occupier with the call sign “Thunderstorm”.
The Italian Foreign Minister confirmed that Italian weapons can only be used on the territory of Ukraine. Tajani also supported the idea of a peace conference with the participation of Russia, China, India, and Brazil.
In October, 183 civilians died and 903 were injured in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. 80% of the casualties were recorded near the frontline, with Kherson, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions suffering the most.
The Ministry of Defense has announced the introduction of military registration through online services without visiting a military registration and enlistment center in 2025. Verification will take place through Bank ID, SMS documents and the Unified State Demographic Register.
The Deputy Minister of Defense stated that it is illegal to demand a paper military ID when there is an electronic one in the “Reserve+”. An electronic document with a QR code is equated to a paper document by a Cabinet of Ministers resolution.
The Ministry of Defense is developing a new digital tool for communication between business and the state. The platform will allow companies to receive government orders and monitor the development of the defense industry.
The Defense Ministry plans to reform military medical commissions by separating medical examinations and administrative decisions. The first step will be an electronic referral to the MMC through the Reserve+ app.
The Minister of Defense announced new proposals to reform the mobilization system in Ukraine. It is planned to abandon the forced recruitment of citizens and introduce new mechanisms for military service.
