For the first time, Ukraine has introduced administrative liability for sexual harassment, including gestures and electronic messages. Violators face a fine or community service.
In 2025, UAH 6. 6 billion will be allocated for the Affordable Medicines program and more than 30 new medicines will be added. By August 2025, all pharmacies in Ukraine should join the program, which is already used by 5 million Ukrainians.
The Language Ombudsman reported a decrease in the share of people who consider Ukrainian their native language. Among students, the figure dropped by 17%, parents by 11%, and teachers by 8%.
Russian troops have switched to assaults in small groups of 2-3 people instead of groups of 10-15 soldiers. The enemy is actively using fiber-optic FPV drones and Lancets.
The wearables market shrank by 1% in the first three quarters of 2024. Huawei and Xiaomi are strengthening their positions, while Apple is losing its dominance in the smartwatch market.
Satellite images show increased activity at the Russian bases of Khmeimim and Tartus in Syria. A massive movement of military equipment and transport aircraft has been recorded, which may indicate a reduction in the Russian contingent.
In Poltava, a man using an excavator tried to demolish a walnut tree that was obstructing a parking lot. The conflict with local residents escalated into a shooting with a traumatic weapon, and there were victims.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a bus passenger publicly insulted the city and glorified Putin. The mayor of the city, Ruslan Martsinkiv, appealed to the SBU and initiated the collection of signatures to ban the language of the occupier.
Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar said that Hungary has gone too far in deviating from EU norms. Even a change of government in 2026 may not remedy the situation due to deep institutional changes.
In Poltava, a conflict occurred over a walnut tree that was interfering with parking. A 40-year-old man on an excavator tried to take down the tree, destroyed the fence and opened fire with a traumatic weapon.
The European satellite Sentinel-1A detected a 2. 4 square kilometer slick of fuel oil in the Kerch Strait after the sinking of the Volgoneft-212 tanker. Due to a change in wind direction, the pollution could reach the coastline.
The national security advisors of the current and future US administrations found more in common than expected. Sullivan and Waltz agreed to work closely together during the transition period.
Romanian border guards found the body of a 39-year-old man from Kyiv region in the Tisza River near the village of Bedevlia. The deceased was probably the victim of organizers of illegal border crossings.
Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 23, became the third assistant director on the set of the new movie Stitches in Paris. This is not Maddox's first experience in the film industry - he has already participated in several of his mother's projects.
The former US first lady shared her plans to spend Christmas in Hawaii and spoke about the difficulties in choosing a gift for Barack. The Obamas' family traditions have remained unchanged since leaving the White House.
After being interrogated by the SBU, MP Yuriy Boyko recorded a video message in which he called Putin a war criminal and apologized to Ukrainians. He had previously criticized language policy and the demolition of monuments.
Over the past day, Russians made almost 300 attacks and attempted three attacks in Kharkiv region, taking advantage of the weather conditions. Enemy losses: 52 people, 4 armored vehicles, 25 drones and other equipment.
The Army+ mobile application has reached 500 thousand authorized users among the military. The app launched a survey on the quality of military uniforms and added new features for transfers between units.
Russian troops shelled Kupyansk district, killing two people and cutting off power to about 10 streets. On the left bank of Oskol, 1700 local residents are left without electricity.
The Ministry of Defense has allocated UAH 1. 89 billion for the purchase of drones for combat brigades. 55% of the funds will be spent on Mavic drones with night vision, and 18% on FPV kamikazes.
Russian troops attacked Ukrainian fortifications in the areas of Shevchenko, Storozheve and Kurakhove. As a result of the shelling, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed, making it impossible to hold them.
The White House has confirmed the movement of North Korean troops to the front line to take part in the fighting in Ukraine. According to John Kirby, the DPRK has already lost several dozen soldiers killed and wounded.
394 members of the Bundestag supported the dissolution of the government and early elections. President Steinmeier has to approve this decision within three weeks, and new elections could be held on February 23.
In the first 11 months of 2024, 32. 3 million people crossed the border of Ukraine, including 28 million Ukrainians. The flow of people entering and leaving the country remains balanced, but 55 thousand people were denied entry.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, a new strain of the Mpox virus has been detected in four members of the same family. The infection entered Germany after one of the family members returned from Africa.
Putin's spokesman referred questions about DPRK military losses in the Kursk region to the Russian Defense Ministry. According to the GUR, North Korean units lost at least 30 soldiers in killed and wounded.
After the end of the war in Ukraine, inflation is expected to accelerate due to the rapid economic recovery. According to the expert, the controlled inflation rate could reach 20%.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no threats on the border with Belarus and a stable situation. All units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the border from Volyn to Chernihiv.
Over the past week, border guards killed 160 and wounded 220 occupants, destroyed 6 tanks and 30 armored vehicles. Also, more than 30 enemy “Shaheds” were shot down and ammunition depots were destroyed.
Olaf Scholz will face a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, which he is likely to lose due to the collapse of the coalition. Early elections for the new chancellor are scheduled for February 23, with Friedrich Merz as the main competitor.
