UN experts expressed concern about the vulnerability of Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to Russian attacks on the power grid. The situation is getting worse due to the approach of cold weather and damage to important electrical substations.
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky summed up the results of the army's activities in November. The tasks of creating reserves and introducing innovative military technologies are defined.
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine is negotiating with NATO on the supply of 20 air defense systems by the end of the year. The Secretary General of the Alliance confirmed that protecting Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian attacks is a priority.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11028 on compensation of IDPs for destroyed real estate. Single parents, people with disabilities, and families with two or more children were added to the priority categories.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on raising the excise tax on tobacco products. The cost of a pack of cigarettes will increase by about 40 hryvnias, and the budget will receive more than 20 billion hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree to dismiss Tamila Tasheva from the position of permanent representative of the president in Crimea.
Trump's advisers are developing plans to end the war in Ukraine, which include concessions to Russia and the rejection of NATO. The plan includes freezing the front lines and a carrot-and-stick system for both sides.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to postpone the deadline for raising taxes for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) from October 1 to January 1, 2025. The changes were made through a bill that was supported by 268 members of parliament.
The Parliament has adopted bills No. 10319 and No. 11443 on combating the bribery of foreign public officials. The documents strengthen the liability of legal entities and introduce new tax measures to combat corruption.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a consensus on the priority of protecting Ukrainian infrastructure. The alliance plans to ensure the supply of necessary equipment to Ukraine in the near future.
There is still a significant power shortage in the Ukrainian energy system after 11 massive attacks. Electricity consumption increased by 1.1%, and there are hourly blackouts in all regions.
In the Chechen capital, a drone struck the barracks of Ramzan Kadyrov's Special Forces Regiment. Now it is reported about the destruction, data on the victims are being clarified.
In the Gaisinsky district, a Russian UAV partially destroyed a private house, causing a fire. Five residents of the house were not injured.Air defense shot down 29 of the 50 enemy drones across Ukraine.
Ukraine and the EU have signed an agreement on macro-financial assistance of up to 35 billion euros. Repayment of the loan is planned to be carried out at the expense of profits from frozen assets of the Russian Federation in the EU.
Three journalists were injured during protests against the termination of EU accession negotiations in Tbilisi. Security forces dispersed the protesters with water cannons and tear gas.
On the night of December 4, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and an X-59/69 missile. Air defense destroyed 29 UAVs over nine regions, 18 drones were lost in location.
In Ryazan, a strike was carried out on the Diaghilev Air Base, where the Strategic Aviation of the Russian Federation is based. In the port of Novorossiysk, Russian launch vehicles were attacked, which are firing at Ukraine.
Yevhen Matvieiev, the mayor of Dniprorodnyi, died in Russian captivity after 2 years and 8 months of imprisonment. His body was returned to Ukraine during the latest prisoner exchange.
South Korea's opposition parties have initiated the impeachment of President Yoon Sok Yule over the introduction of martial law. The impeachment vote is scheduled for December 6-7, and two-thirds of the National Assembly's votes are required for approval.
192 military clashes took place at the front, the most active battles - in the Kurakhovsky and Pokrovsky directions. The enemy carried out 64 airstrikes and carried out about 4,900 attacks, using 2,119 kamikaze drones.
In six regions of the Russian Federation, air defense systems were reported to be operating during the night of December 4. The loudest explosions were heard in Ryazan near a military airbase and in Novorossiysk.
Yun Sok Yol imposed martial law, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. The decision was made after the Democratic Party initiated budget cuts and the impeachment of the state auditor.
Yoon Suk-yeol, the President of South Korea, has announced the imposition of martial law in the country. The information is confirmed by the Yonhap news agency.
As a result of the shelling of Pokrovsk and Konstantinovka, two civilians were killed and five wounded. A nine-story building, other residential buildings, an educational institution and infrastructure were damaged.
The Ministry of digital development will launch 45 categories of applications for damages from the Russian Federation for "action" in 2025. Among the categories - loss of housing, health, property and other losses caused during the war.
During a visit to NATO headquarters, Minister Sybiga called for the provision of 20 additional air defense systems to protect against blackouts. At the Ukraine-NATO Council meeting, he also reminded about the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum.
The Constitutional Court of Georgia did not accept for consideration the lawsuits of the president and opposition deputies regarding the cancellation of the results of the October 26 elections. The decision is final, two out of nine judges expressed a dissenting opinion.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for an explanation regarding defense orders. The Minister is to report on the scandal with mines and on plans to use 23 billion hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity. Prime Minister Shmyhal is personally presenting the candidate.
A draft resolution on the appointment of Oleksiy Chernyshov as Deputy Prime Minister has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. He is proposed to be appointed as the head of the new Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.
