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Yevhen Ustimenko

Graduated from Oles Honchar Dnipro National University with a degree in Political Science, studied in graduate school. Has experience working in the elections of the President and People's Deputies of Ukraine since 2014. He collaborated with the publications "Dialog. UA", "Dnepr Info", "Apostrophe", "Telegraf", worked on the 34th channel and the "Open" channel (Dnipro). Interested in the history of Ukraine and the world. He specializes mainly in socio-political topics.
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The Rada approved the list of commemorative dates and anniversaries to be celebrated in 2026-2027

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a Resolution defining the list of anniversaries of the most important events and jubilees of prominent personalities to be celebrated at the national level in 2026-2027. The Cabinet of Ministers is recommended to create an organizing committee and develop action plans, and Ukrposhta and the National Bank are recommended to issue stamps, envelopes, and commemorative coins.

Society • 02:14 PM • 164 views
Demanded over $1,000: for lifting the arrest of timber: HACC reviewed the verdict of a judge from Zakarpattia

The Appeals Chamber of the HACC changed the pre-trial detention measure for a judge from Zakarpattia, increasing the bail amount to UAH 4 million. He is suspected of demanding $1,300 for lifting the arrest of timber.

Society • 01:41 PM • 974 views
Russian border guards illegally crossed Estonian border - BloombergVideo

Three Russian border guards illegally crossed the border of Estonia, an EU and NATO member. They crossed the control line on the Narva River on foot and then returned to Russian territory.

Politics • 12:49 PM • 1622 views
Russian drones attacked Dnipro and the region: explosions heard in the cityVideo

On December 18, Russian drones attacked Dnipro, causing explosions. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA confirmed the enemy UAV attack.

Society • 11:29 AM • 1896 views
"Winter Thousand" and National Cashback can now be spent in 5 more retail chains and marketplaces

This refers to the stores Auchan, SPAR, VARUS, Torba, Sim23, Simi, as well as the marketplace MAUDAU.

Society • 11:18 AM • 4318 views
"Pantsir-S2", MiG-31 and more: SBU hit Russian equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars at Belbek airfieldPhoto

On the night of December 18, SBU drones attacked the Belbek military airfield in Crimea. Two "Nebo-SVU" complexes, a 92N6 radar, a "Pantsir-S2" air defense system, and a MiG-31 aircraft were hit.

War in Ukraine • 10:52 AM • 13692 views
Law on academic integrity: Rada supported in general, next - Stefanchuk's and Zelenskyy's signaturesPhoto

The Verkhovna Rada, with 260 votes of people's deputies, adopted in general a law that defines the basic principles and rules for conducting academic activities, and also establishes the signs and types of violations of academic integrity.

Society • 10:33 AM • 2428 views
Murder of Andriy Parubiy: court re-extended the arrest of the suspect

The court re-extended the arrest of a 52-year-old Lviv resident, suspected of murdering People's Deputy Andriy Parubiy. He is accused of treason, attempted assassination of a people's deputy, and illegal handling of weapons.

Society • 10:08 AM • 2208 views
Renaming "kopiika" to "shah": Rada supported the law in the first readingPhoto

Draft law No. 14093 provides for the de-Sovietization of the name of Ukraine's small coin. At the same time, the coins "kopiika" and "shah" will be in circulation simultaneously for some time, and the ratio will remain 1:1.

Society • 09:48 AM • 20777 views
"It doesn't work otherwise": Zelenskyy named the path to diplomacy with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine must be in a strong position, and Russia must understand that Ukraine will not capitulate. He emphasized the need to reduce the Russian economy through sanctions to force the Russian Federation to move to diplomacy.

Politics • 08:58 AM • 2160 views
Seeking a compromise for peace: Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian delegation has already departed for the US

Russia seeks the complete capture of Donbas and the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops, which Ukraine does not agree to. The US is looking for a compromise solution, and the Ukrainian delegation has departed for Washington to discuss a peace plan.

Politics • 08:31 AM • 2244 views
He wants territories: Putin publicly and clearly expressed the unchanging goal of the war in Ukraine - ISW

The Russian dictator confirmed his intention to seize territories that he considers "historical lands of Russia. " This primarily refers to the south and east of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:07 AM • 21303 views
"No longer airworthy": Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's plane damaged in Brussels

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's plane was damaged at Brussels airport, rendering it unairworthy. Fico also expressed support for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who did not attend the summit, protesting against the EU's unfair treatment of Serbia.

Politics • December 18, 07:41 AM • 4056 views
Israel approves $34.67 billion gas supply deal with Egypt - Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the approval of a 112 billion shekel ($34. 67 billion) deal to supply natural gas to Egypt. This agreement will help Egypt, which has spent billions on importing liquefied natural gas, to ease its energy crisis.

Economy • December 18, 07:22 AM • 2586 views
Tanker "Valeriy Gorchakov" from Russia's "shadow fleet" hit in the port of Rostov-on-Don: there are fatalities

On the night of December 18, the tanker "Valeriy Gorchakov", part of Russia's "shadow fleet", was hit in the port of Rostov-on-Don. This tanker was spotted in the waters of the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk; there are dead and wounded.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 06:52 AM • 3964 views
Traffic blocked on Verkhovna Rada Boulevard in Kyiv due to pipeline ruptureVideo

Traffic on Verkhovna Rada Boulevard to Budivelnykiv Street in Kyiv has been blocked due to a pipeline rupture. Emergency crews are working on site, and patrol officers are ensuring traffic safety.

Kyiv • December 17, 03:28 PM • 2888 views
Warner Bros Discovery rejected Paramount's $108.4 billion offer

The Warner Bros Discovery board of directors rejected Paramount Skydance's $108. 4 billion offer due to insufficient funding guarantees. This decision means support for Netflix's offer to acquire Warner Bros assets.

News of the World • December 17, 02:47 PM • 2764 views
Former Deputy Prime Minister Chernyshov's term of duties extended for another two months

The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the term of procedural duties for former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov. This decision will be valid for two months, but not longer than the pre-trial investigation period.

Society • December 17, 02:01 PM • 3094 views
Ministry of Defense for the first time purchases DNA systems for military identification for UAH 37.8 million

The State Logistics Operator of the Ministry of Defense will for the first time purchase 150,000 DNA systems for servicemen for UAH 37. 8 million. This will allow for the identification of the deceased and missing, and the data will be stored in accordance with the law.

Society • December 17, 01:49 PM • 3416 views
A water main burst on Verkhovna Rada Boulevard in Kyiv

On December 17, a 600 mm cold water supply pipe was damaged in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv. An emergency team from Kyivvodokanal is working at the site of the rupture, and public transport is operating as usual.

Kyiv • December 17, 01:30 PM • 2386 views
Putin and Belousov made a series of false statements regarding the situation in Kupyansk and the war in UkraineVideo

Vladimir Putin claimed that the Russian army captured over 300 settlements in 2025 and accused the West of starting the war. Andrei Belousov stated that Russia allegedly captured Kupyansk, while Ukraine denied this.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 01:03 PM • 3980 views
Rada extended special operating rules for "Pivdenmash": law adopted

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a Law extending special rules for the operation of the state enterprise "Pivdenny Machine-Building Plant named after Makarov" in Dnipro. This decision suspends forced enforcement actions and seizures of the enterprise's funds until January 1, 2027.

Society • December 17, 11:58 AM • 3402 views
Medical care and temporary residence permits for foreign military personnel: The Rada adopted an important law

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law on the legal status and medical care of foreign military personnel. The document provides for the issuance of temporary residence permits for the entire duration of their contract and after its termination, and also extends certain social guarantees to them.

Society • December 17, 11:27 AM • 2758 views
Peskov: Kremlin will not agree to EU military presence in Ukraine after signing of peace agreement

Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin would not agree to the presence of military personnel from EU countries on the territory of Ukraine, arguing that this could lead to the presence of NATO military personnel. He emphasized that Moscow's position on this issue is consistent and clear.

Politics • December 17, 11:06 AM • 3022 views
Russia shows no desire to end the war, but seeks Ukraine's surrender - CPD

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that the Kremlin is trying to drag out time to force Ukraine to surrender.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 10:35 AM • 2618 views
Strikes on Odesa region's energy infrastructure: due to severe damage, not all subscribers could be immediately reconnected - OMA

In the Odesa region, over 4 days, energy workers restored the technical capability to supply power to 583. 7 thousand households. Despite this, 32.3 thousand consumers temporarily remain without power due to extensive damage to the energy system.

Society • December 17, 10:06 AM • 17848 views
Terekhov: Small and medium-sized businesses should be supported, not burdened with additional taxes

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov called for not putting pressure on entrepreneurs during the war, speaking out against the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs with an annual income of more than UAH 1 million. He emphasized that small businesses are the foundation of the economy, and the Kharkiv City Council canceled local taxes to support more than 127,000 individual entrepreneurs operating in the city.

Economy • December 17, 09:46 AM • 2270 views
Damage to the Russian submarine "Varshavyanka": propeller and rudder destroyed, boat needs major overhaulPhoto

As a result of the attack by Ukrainian drones, the Russian submarine sustained significant damage, and a major overhaul could take a long time.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 09:06 AM • 18505 views
The number of Ukrainians in subsidized housing in Poland has decreased: refugees are being "evicted" from state housing - Rzeczpospolita

In Poland, the number of Ukrainians living in state-subsidized housing has sharply decreased. From November 1, the rules for resettling refugees from Ukraine changed, and the state stopped co-financing accommodation for those who have been living in Poland for a year or longer.

Society • December 17, 08:38 AM • 4660 views
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Merz believes Putin will be forced to agree to foreign peacekeepers

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin will sooner or later agree to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine. He also spoke about what, in his opinion, should be the West's reaction in the event of new Russian attacks.

Politics • December 17, 08:01 AM • 3734 views