The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted resolutions aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense industry by deregulating the production of ammunition for drones, requiring a price reduction for drones of more than 25% of profit, and conducting defense procurement through the closed module of the Prozorro system.
Currently, 40 countries are negotiating the establishment of a Special Tribunal to try Russia's top leaders for the crime of aggression. The Dutch government has offered to host such a tribunal. The OP emphasized that the establishment of an international rather than a hybrid tribunal would be the best way to lift the relevant immunities.
A Russian serviceman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for detaining and torturing Kherson residents with pro-Ukrainian views since the beginning of the occupation of the region.
President Zelenskyy called on European politicians to unite in creating a separate Fund to help Ukraine - at least €5 billion a year for four years - to counter Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy called on European leaders to join Ukraine in preparing for the Global Peace Summit to discuss peace.
President Zelenskyy thanked EU leaders for unanimously allocating €50 billion in aid to Ukraine over four years, saying it demonstrates Europe's strong unity and support. He emphasized that this decision was made unanimously by all 27 member states
russia is testing a transition to a "sovereign Internet" that could be launched after the presidential election to further tighten control and prevent possible protests.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to discuss the implementation of anti-corruption and corporate reforms, as well as expanding cooperation in the defense industry and the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.
Foreign Minister Kuleba and Assistant Secretary of State Nuland discuss expanding Ukraine-U. S. defense cooperation, the use of frozen Russian assets, and President Zelenskyy's peace formula.
Ukrainian Paralympians won 17 medals, including 1 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze at the World Championships in Italy.
The SBU showed footage of Ukraine returning 207 citizens as part of the 50th prisoner exchange since the beginning of the war.
The State Bureau of Investigation has sent to court an indictment against a Kyiv businessman and his accomplice over embezzlement of UAH 1. 7 million during the construction and reconstruction of facilities in Pochayna Park.
The House of Lords calls on the UK government to speed up the transfer of 2. 5 billion pounds from Roman Abramovich's frozen bank account, the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea football club, to Ukraine for humanitarian aid.
The head of the Luhansk regional military administration said that over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired 190 times at localities in Luhansk region, using a total of 563 shells, while Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold their positions.
Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vsevolod Kniazev was released on bail after the High Anti-Corruption Court reduced the bail amount from UAH 20 million to UAH 18. 168 million.
Russian soldiers were injured when they exploded on their own anti-personnel mine near the border with Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Parliament a draft law to improve mobilization, military registration and service by lowering the conscription age and clarifying citizens' responsibilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resubmitted to the Parliament a draft law on amendments to military service, mobilization and military registration.
The Russian army is shelling the city of Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank, explosions are heard in different parts of the city.
Ukraine is increasing the production of drones and ammunition, as well as developing new weapons to strengthen its defense against a full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence noted that no one has completely blocked Russians' access to foreign components, which they receive from both the West and the East through legalized smuggling.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Russia failed to achieve the goals of its offensive, which began in November 2023, and that the enemy's offensive potential would be completely exhausted by early spring.
russia is planning to deploy new weapons on the disputed Kuril Islands, which has drawn criticism from Japan, which considers them its territory. medvedev said that russia does not care about Japan's "feelings" about the islands, as russia considers them its own.
The enemy continues to violate the rules of warfare and use ammunition with toxic chemical agents. Five such discharges were recorded yesterday.
On the northern border with Russia, border guards record attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to enter the territory of Ukraine. The most active area for the enemy subversive reconnaissance group is currently Sumy region. But there is also activity of hostile subversive reconnaissance groups in Kharkiv region. Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, told this on the Frontline program
Zelenskyy said that the key task for 2023 for Ukraine is to maintain an advantage over Russia in drone operations. According to him, Ukraine must develop better drones to save soldiers' lives and stay ahead of Russian troops.
Ukraine and Hungary discussed the possibility of a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Orban. The Ukrainian side believes that it has made progress in organizing such a summit to improve relations.
Hungary will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but will continue to provide humanitarian aid, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said. He reiterated Hungary's position not to supply weapons to Ukraine either now or in the future.
