The Italian government supported the extension of military assistance to Ukraine until the end of 2024, which is pending approval by both houses of parliament.
Senate leaders are working on a compromise on border security and aid to Ukraine, but they will have to negotiate hard, and a vote is likely to be postponed until after the recess.
Finland has approved about 200 exemptions from sanctions against Russia out of more than 500 requests, mainly for lifting personal sanctions and transferring funds. The exemptions also allow payments related to the property of sanctioned persons and facilitate the exit of Finnish companies from russia.
Kyiv police have conducted a detailed inspection of the Demiivska-Lybidska metro tunnel following an emergency that caused leaks, ordering a forensic examination. This follows an official investigation into negligence and the closure of six metro stations due to a safety hazard caused by the damaged tunnel.
In Odesa, a man inflicted serious bodily injuries during a fight in a restaurant, which led to his detention and possible imprisonment for a term of five to eight years. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Exports of Ukrainian trucks to the EU are up 30% thanks to the 'transport visa-free regime,' reports Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov. This regime is crucial for supporting grain exports and economic growth amid problems with export routes.
A man who desecrated the graves of Ukrainian soldiers by damaging photo frames was detained in Vinnytsia region. The suspect, previously convicted of theft, confessed to the crime, stating that he was intoxicated at the time.
putin claims that russia will not give up on its goals in Ukraine and emphasizes problems with military communications systems, while criticizing Western arms supplies to Ukraine.
Ukraine has successfully destroyed most of russia's regular and elite troops, contradicting media reports of a failed Ukrainian offensive, says Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Presidential Office.
"Ukrgasvydobuvannya launched two wells with a total capacity of more than 200 thousand cubic meters of gas per day, restoring the 1975 well by drilling a sidetrack and hydraulic fracturing.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine states that the decisions of medical and social expert commissions can be appealed within one month either by re-examination or in court. In the event of a refusal, an appeal can be filed with the Central Medical and Social Expert Commission or a court of law no later than six months after receiving the decision.
More than 300 people have been evacuated in the Australian state of Queensland due to flooding caused by a tropical cyclone. Roads and railways are blocked, homes are flooded, and the city of Cairns is at risk of being left without clean water.
North Korea has test-fired the Hwasong-18 ICBM. According to leader Kim Jong-un, this is a response to the US actions that are strengthening the military contingent in the region.
The Pentagon will run out of funds to replace weapons sent to Ukraine by December 30, 2023, unless Congress approves new funding. The last $1.07 billion is used to purchase new weapons.
President of Ukraine Zelensky honored Howard Buffett with a plaque on the Alley of Courage in Kyiv for his support and efforts to demine Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Hackers broadcast a Ukrainian intelligence song on a Crimean radio station for 1. 5 hours, which is confirmed by a video made by a Russian in occupied Crimea.
Russian troops are moving from Crimea to the front line as they suffer significant losses, reports the Ukrainian partisan movement Atesh. There are reports of personnel movements and a reduction in the Russian military organization.
In Odesa region, a Georgian woman was denied entry to Ukraine after border guards discovered her support for Russian aggression and found materials discrediting the Ukrainian military. Her propagandistic stance led to the entry ban.
The National Commission for State Language Standards in Ukraine has suspended language exams due to technical work in the examination system, and will announce the resumption of testing later.
President Joe Biden postponed the signing of a preliminary trade agreement with the UK, which could lead to a full-fledged trade agreement after Brexit.
Now Ukrainians can get a NovaPay payment card in 2 minutes using the Diia app. NovaPay is an international financial service that has been providing convenient, fast and reliable payment services for over 11 years.
Ukraine's armed forces are scaling back some combat operations due to a lack of Western aid and an acute shortage of artillery shells.
Russia is trying to convince the West that its aggression will not spread beyond the Ukrainian border. In this way, Moscow is trying to undermine international support for Ukraine.
Ukraine expects to receive financial assistance from the EU as part of the EU's multi-annual budget, and negotiations on the first tranche may be finalized at the EU summit in January.
The property of the former head of the Rivne military enlistment office, Serhiy Lutsyuk, worth UAH 51. 7 million, was seized by the state on suspicion of illicit enrichment and assault on a serviceman.
Confidence in Ukraine's state institutions has declined: the rating of trust in the President has fallen from 84% to 62%, while distrust in the Verkhovna Rada and the government has increased sharply. The Armed Forces and volunteers retain a high level of trust.
UNICEF, together with the Ministry of Education of Ukraine and other agencies, has launched an online course to teach children about mine safety. The course aims to promote safe behavior in areas where there is a risk of mines and unexploded ordnance.
Ukraine is desperately trying to find new fighters to strengthen its defense on the front line. Soon, Kyiv may have to take more difficult decisions to increase mobilization in the country.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit a number of countries in the Middle East to strengthen diplomatic ties and discuss regional security issues, including reducing tensions in Gaza. During his tour, he will also discuss the naval aggression by Yemeni Houthi rebels.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system in Kherson region after it attacked Ukrainian positions. The destruction was documented by a drone video.
