The Czech Senate has recognized the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. The decision was supported by 70 senators out of 76 present, joining other countries that had previously made a similar recognition.
Following the signing of the law on tax increases, there has been a massive closure of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs are closing down every day, which is significantly higher than the usual figure of 700 closures.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 12148 on easing credit conditions during martial law. The document prohibits debt collection from people whose property remains under occupation.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the start of the loan repayment within the G7 commitment from January. The EU will provide Ukraine with €13 billion from the Fund and more than €18 billion from frozen Russian assets.
Parliament passed a law creating a list of terrorist organizations with 282 MPs voting in favor. The SBU will be authorized to maintain a list of organizations that pose a threat to state security.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Australia announce the reopening of the embassy in Kyiv. Australia provides $880 million in military aid, including Abrams tanks and boats.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of opening a basic cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership at the beginning of 2025. Other clusters are planned to be considered during the same year.
Six children were returned from the occupied Kherson region, including 4 boys and 2 girls. The youngest child is 9 months old, the oldest is 17 years old, two of them are orphans.
The heating network in Mykolaiv was damaged due to a water hammer during the blackout. Repair work on the main will last until the evening of December 19, and residents will experience a decrease in heat circulation.
The head of the Gambling Regulatory Commission was detained for aiding the Russian Federation through online casinos. During the searches, documents, equipment, drugs and funds were seized.
Intercepted conversations indicate a massive influx of wounded North Korean military personnel to a Russian hospital. For them, "elite" wards are being freed up, while Russian military personnel are being housed in worse conditions.
350 Ukrainian OnlyFans models declared UAH 305. 4 million in income. Of this amount, they paid UAH 59 million in income tax and military duty.
The Biden administration may not use all the funds allocated by Congress for military assistance to Ukraine by the end of the term. The use of the remaining funds will depend on the decisions of the future Trump administration.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the supply of 155-mm artillery shell charging modules. The delivery of tens of thousands of charges is scheduled for January 2025.
Russian troops launched 2714 attacks in Donetsk region, attacking 7 settlements. The shelling killed 1 person, wounded 8, and damaged 20 civilian objects.
The World Congress of Ukrainians supported the draft law on dual citizenship, but demands that important changes be made. Among the key amendments are the list of recognized countries and requirements for applicants regarding language and history knowledge.
Two previously convicted men are to be tried in Kyiv for the rape of a 15-year-old girl and a robbery in Pechersk. The criminals, who are in custody, face up to 12 years in prison.
The German chancellor cited Trump's criticism of Biden's decision to strike Russia to justify his refusal to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles. Trump called Biden's authorization “very stupid.
The European Parliament plans to vote on a resolution on disinformation and historical falsifications by Russia. The document exposes Russia's attempts to justify its aggression against Ukraine and influence EU policy.
The President of Ukraine said that no world leader can negotiate with Putin without Ukraine's participation. To start negotiations, we need to create a clear action plan and be in a strong position.
The US State Department spokesperson said that the assistance provided will be enough for the Ukrainian army until the end of 2025. The Minister of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that Ukraine has enough resources to counter Russia until mid-2025.
The FSB detained an Uzbek citizen on suspicion of organizing the explosion that killed General Kirillov in Moscow. According to the FSB, the suspect was acting on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services.
The U. S. State Department did not record the deployment of new North Korean troops to Russia after the losses in Kursk. Russia is trying to hide the presence of the DPRK military in Ukraine by burning the faces of the dead.
A 74-year-old man died as a result of Russian shelling of the Semenivka community after hitting a private house. The occupants fired 18 times in the region over the last day, 40 explosions were recorded.
Gas companies from four EU countries warned the European Commission of the risks of stopping gas transit through Ukraine. Slovakia is negotiating with Gazprom, but the EC refuses to participate in the discussion.
Russia has lost more than 3,600 tanks and 8,000 armored vehicles since the start of the full-scale invasion. Due to significant losses, the occupiers are forced to retrieve outdated Soviet equipment from storage.
From December 17 to December 30, the Reserve+ application will not be available for students to apply for deferments due to technical work in the EDEBO. Already received deferments and other services of the application will work as usual.
Edmundo González and María Corina Machado received the Sakharov Prize 2024 for their struggle for democracy in Venezuela. González accepted the award in person, while Machado spoke via video link.
A young man who stole UAH 13,600 in scholarship money from a 17-year-old orphan through access to his banking application will be tried in Kyiv. The offender spent the stolen money to celebrate his own birthday.
The UK provides 35m pounds to restore the energy system and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Sanctions were also imposed against 20 ships and two Russian companies involved in shady oil transportation.
