Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk announced that Yuriy Boyko's statements might be considered by the conciliation board. The issue concerns criticism of language policy and the demolition of monuments that repeat Russian propaganda.
Putin announces plans to launch mass production of the Oreshnik missile. The Center for Political Studies denied the fake about Russia's ability to produce 25 such missiles per month, and the General Staff confirmed the existence of only a few experimental models.
In Kyiv region, 3 private houses were damaged as a result of downed drones. The air raid lasted more than 4 hours, and there were no casualties.
Starting in 2025, Ukrtelecom will increase tariffs for fixed-line telephony and wired radio. The cost of services will increase by 30% on average, with new prices starting at UAH 189 for radio and UAH 249 for telephony.
Oleksandr Smirnov is preparing to plead guilty to providing false testimony about bribes to the Bidens from Burisma. Under the plea agreement, he faces 4 to 6 years in prison.
The Zaporizhzhia National University has approved the composition of the first supervisory board as part of the experiment on corporate governance. The board consists of 7 experts who have undergone a transparent competitive selection process.
RSF paramilitaries attacked the town of El Fasher, killing 38 people and shelling a hospital. The militants control almost all of Darfur, while the army holds the north and east of the country.
Norway will provide 2. 7 billion kroner to strengthen Ukraine's navy and deter the Russian fleet. The funds will be used to protect the population, infrastructure, and maritime exports.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
In 2018-2019, the Assad regime made 21 flights with cash to Moscow's Vnukovo airport. The funds were intended for deposits in sanctioned Russian banks and payment for services of the Russian Federation.
Air defense forces shot down a Shahed drone over Khmelnytsky region on the morning of October 16. According to the head of the RMA, there were no casualties or property damage, and the location of the wreckage is being established.
Russian troops tried to improve their positions near Storozheve, Dachenske and Zelenivka, but retreated with losses. The enemy also actively stormed the areas of Novyi Komar, Chasovyi Yar and Kurakhove.
In Ternopil, a boy aged 1 year 10 months died under anesthesia during dental treatment. The doctor was served a notice.
On December 10, the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video of the elimination of a Russian subversive group in Sumy region. Russian propaganda tried to present the incident as a successful border breakthrough.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation supported the idea of introducing food stamps for socially vulnerable groups. The initiative is planned to be launched in 2025, starting with the Kaliningrad region.
During a conversation with the President of the European Council, Salome Zurabishvili said that only new elections can resolve the crisis in Georgia. She also does not recognize the legitimacy of the election of the new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili.
On the morning of December 16, explosions were recorded in the Khmilnytskyi region. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the movement of strike drones in several directions, including Khmilnytskyi region.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has a phone conversation with Donald Trump about the release of hostages in Gaza and the events in Syria. Trump threatens “hell” in the Middle East if the hostages are not released before his inauguration.
Mike Volz, Trump's future national security adviser, has announced that he is looking for ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine. The team is working on options not for a temporary truce, but for a permanent end to the conflict.
An official of the KCSA was found to be systematically taking bribes for issuing permits for emissions of pollutants. The amount of bribes ranged from 1 to 20 thousand hryvnias for each permit.
As of 16:00, Russian troops made 131 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors, where 61 combat engagements took place.
The Georgian parliament has banned covering faces and using pyrotechnics during protests. Fines of up to 5,000 GEL have been set for violating the new rules.
In the first few days of the Winter eHelp program, Ukrainians spent UAH 720 million, 63% of which was spent on utilities. The total number of applications for assistance reached 6.9 million, including 1.9 million for children.
The court imposed custody as a measure of restraint on the beneficiaries and top managers of Pin-Up casino. They are suspected of aiding and abetting Russia.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a state strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance until 2030. The plan envisages expanding the network of laboratories and strengthening control in healthcare facilities.
The French President has appointed the leader of the Democratic Movement, François Bayrou, as the country's new Prime Minister. The appointment follows the resignation of Michel Barnier after his defeat in the parliament.
The enemy attacked 6 critical energy infrastructure facilities in Lviv region. The fires have been extinguished, there were no casualties, but outage schedules have been introduced.
The SBI exposed a deputy head of a military unit who forced his subordinates to work for his family. The soldiers worked for free and gave back part of their combat pay, with the total amount of losses exceeding UAH 3 million.
A rocket hit a critical infrastructure facility in Drohobych district, causing a fire. No one was injured, rescuers are working at the scene.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced a massive strike on Ukraine's energy and fuel infrastructure in response to the ATACMS attack on Taganrog. Ukrainian air defense shot down 81 of 94 missiles and 80 of 193 drones.
