The International Criminal Bar Association (ICBA) welcomed the inclusion of lawyer Oleksiy Shevchuk in the commission for the selection of the Deputy Head of the SAPO. The ICBA considers this an important guarantee of transparency and public trust in the competitive procedures.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that US President Donald Trump forced Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to resolve the Ukrainian issue. Trump exerted pressure through Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio, as well as with the help of Europeans.
Oleksiy Shevchuk denied information about his appointment to the commission for the election of the deputy head of the SAPO, stating that he had passed a competitive selection. He also rejected accusations of evading military service and announced lawsuits regarding the dissemination of slander.
Tonight, heating supply will begin for 3260 homes in Kyiv that were twice left without heating after shelling. It will take about two days to fully restore the heat supply.
The attacker shot the victim in the head and fled; the victim is in critical condition.
Inna Miroshnychenko, wife of TV presenter Timur Miroshnychenko, touchingly congratulated her son Mark on his sixth birthday. She published photos from their vacation and wished her son the fulfillment of his dreams.
Bookmakers have identified the leader of the National Selection for "Eurovision 2026" with a 44% chance of winning. Jerry Heil tops the list, while LELÉKA and Monokate take second and third places, respectively.
The Chernihiv Oblast Court of Appeal granted the prosecutor's request. The suspect in the fatal road accident in Pryluky, in which a child died, was remanded in custody until February 7, 2026, without the right to bail.
The prosecutor filed a motion with the court for a UAH 50 million bail for Yulia Tymoshenko, who is suspected of offering undue benefits to people's deputies. NABU and SAP confirmed the suspicion against the faction leader.
The sale of the Royal Romance yacht, owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, requires a final court decision in the "coal case. " The court proceedings are ongoing, and the decision on the sale is within the competence of ARMA and Croatian authorities.
The Prosecutor General's Office has taken all possible and legally stipulated measures to arrest, preserve, and subsequently sell the Royal Romance yacht. Further decisions depend on judicial procedures, the powers of ARMA, and international partners, and not on unilateral decisions of the prosecutor's office.
Weather conditions contribute to injuries due to falls. Learn how to move correctly on black ice and what to do for open and closed fractures.
From January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Ukraine will increase to UAH 8,647. The living wage for various categories of the population will also increase, which will affect taxes and social benefits.
On January 1, Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of Basil the Great and the Circumcision of the Lord. On this day, there are traditions of sowing.
Netflix has unveiled its January new releases, including an adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel "The Seven Dials Mystery," the crime drama "Shattered" starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and the fourth season of "Bridgerton. "
Odesa was attacked by enemy UAVs on the holiday night, several explosions were recorded. Air raid sirens also sounded in Kyiv region, where air defense was operating.
Ukraine was under enemy air attack for almost the entire year 2025.
Champagne, which originated in the French region of Champagne, became a symbol of positive emotions thanks to the improvement of winemaking technologies by the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon. The drink, which gained royal status at the court of Louis XIV, later became available to the bourgeoisie and artists, and was subsequently popularized by Hollywood.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko has prepared a guide for 2026, the Year of the Red Fire Horse, with details on eclipses, planetary influences, and retrograde Mercury.
Numerous ice rinks are available in Kyiv, including "Winter Country at VDNH", "Crystal Ice Rink" and the futuristic arena at Cosmo Multimall shopping center. These locations offer both outdoor and indoor venues for winter entertainment.
The number of vehicles and military personnel does not prove that the missile system has actually entered combat duty.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has authorized search operations in Ternopil and Volyn regions. This is a continuation of research in the territory of the former village of Puzhnyky and the colonies of Ostrivky and Volya Ostrovetska.
The final episode of Netflix's "Stranger Things," which will run for 2 hours and 8 minutes, will be released on January 1 at 3 AM Kyiv time.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a preventive measure in the form of bail for People's Deputy Yuriy Kisel. He is a defendant in a case concerning bribes for voting in the Verkhovna Rada.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko presented a forecast for all signs of the Eastern calendar for 2026, which will be under the patronage of the Red Fire Horse.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a full agreement on the peace plan might be reached in January 2026, while Donald Trump expects it within a few weeks. The plan is 90-95% agreed upon, with security guarantees and the military dimension being 100% agreed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced 90% agreement on the 20-point peace plan and 100% agreement on security guarantees and the military dimension. This became known after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, who estimated the plan's agreement at 95%.
President Zelenskyy emphasized respect for the Ukrainian people and the complexity of the issue.
The meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States lasted over two hours. Currently, the presidents are holding a video conference with European leaders.
Negotiations between the US and Ukrainian presidents focus on security guarantees and territories.
