The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 2. 5 billion for new defense facilities, including UAH 1.4 billion for fortifications and UAH 1.1 billion for non-explosive barriers. Prime Minister Shmyhal confirmed the allocation of funds to strengthen defense capabilities.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv, witnessed the aftermath of the Russian strike, thanked the rescuers, and signed a key British-Ukrainian security agreement.
Stubb, a favorite in Finland's presidential election, is in favor of a more European NATO and offers unconditional support for Ukraine, promising not to maintain any ties with Russia until its aggression stops.
Ukraine and Latvia signed a cooperation agreement in Riga that provides for technical and financial assistance for Ukraine's recovery, including a budget of EUR 5 million from Latvia. A defense memorandum was also agreed upon.
Ukrainian forces repelled numerous Russian attacks in various sectors, and 56 combat engagements were recorded, including significant resistance in Avdiivka and Maryinka.
Russian troops shelled 7 communities in Sumy region, causing 38 explosions and using a variety of weapons, including mortars, artillery and a drone. Seredyna-Buda community was the most affected.
Sergiy Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, said that electricity will be selectively cut off to more than 70,000 debtors in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions who owe more than UAH 600 million. The company sends advance notices of arrears and offers subsidies to those who find it difficult to pay.
A Ukrainian man was caught trying to illegally enter Moldova by swimming across the icy Dniester; border guards rescued him and drew up a report on an administrative offense.
ATESH guerrillas conducted reconnaissance of a Russian Air and Space Forces unit near Moscow, signaling possible sabotage plans.
The blockade of the Polish border affected Ukrainian imports more than exports, which were facilitated by the new sea corridor. This led to a trade deficit of $35 billion.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared a new law on mobilization to clarify the conditions of service, which is now ready for consideration by the government. The law aims to address issues such as the rotation of soldiers and a clear definition of the duration of service.
Russian military drones strike Nikopol district, damaging buildings and a gas pipeline; no casualties reported.
Two teenagers in Rivne region were brought to court for vandalizing a shelter. A 16-year-old teenager with previous offenses and the mother of a 14-year-old teenager were charged with administrative offenses for negligent performance of parental duties.
Ukrainians abroad can submit DNA samples to identify missing relatives until January 15 at collection points in six EU countries and Turkey.
Russian troops shelled ten border settlements in Sumy region, 100 explosions were recorded; mortars, artillery and ammunition dropped from drones were used.
A Russian missile strike on a civilian facility in Kharkiv; a high risk of casualties and fire is reported.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with rockets; residents were urged to take shelter amid ongoing shelling.
U. S. lawmakers have backed a resolution in support of democracy in Taiwan, infuriating Beijing on the eve of Taiwan's elections. The resolution emphasizes Taiwan's right to self-defense and freedom.
In 2023, the State Migration Service of Ukraine issued more than 2. 7 million passports and 1.4 million ID cards, and services are now available in 7 foreign countries.
Zelenskyy and Lithuanian Prime Minister Šimonite discussed cooperation in defense, energy, and infrastructure; Zelenskyy thanked Lithuania for its support.
Ukrainian officials, led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, discussed support for internally displaced people, focusing on new housing and financial assistance.
A 7-year-old girl is killed and her mother injured as a result of being hit by an evacuated VAZ car in Chornomorsk; the driver faces imprisonment.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian 2S19 Msta-S howitzer and damaged a Tornado-G launcher in the south of the country using HIMARS ATGMs.
The WHO has canceled its sixth aid mission to Gaza due to the lack of security guarantees amid an acute shortage of medicines.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovs'k region with missiles and drones; air defense shot down a missile and two people were injured in the shelling.
Andriy Yermak and Carina Milei discussed the implementation of Ukrainian-Argentine agreements and planned mutual visits. They also discussed the Ukrainian formula for peace and a potential Ukraine-Latin America summit.
Ukraine is ranked 18th in the Global Firepower Ranking 2024, down three positions with a firepower index of 0. 2598.
As a result of Russian shelling of Novodmitrivka in Kherson region, a civilian was wounded and residential buildings were damaged.
Standard Chartered predicts that bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2025, due to the expected approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Nine communities in the Sumy region of Ukraine were affected by 74 explosions caused by Russian shelling and drone attacks.
