Hetmantsev's idea to raffle off mobilization reservations in a social media lottery has been compared to The Hunger Games
Social media users harshly criticized the idea of the head of the Rada's tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, to raffle off mobilization reservations, comparing it to the movie The Hunger Games, where children are forced to fight for their lives.
Getmantsev's crazy ideas. MP suggests raffling off a lottery mobilization reservation (video)
Daniil Hetmantsev, chairman of the tax committee of the Rada, suggests raffling off a mobilization reservation in a Lottery, arguing that this would be a fair way to determine who will be exempt from conscription.
Instructions for milking a half-dead cow: what social media think about Hetmantsev's "white business club"
The draft law on the "white business club" by Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, was criticized as a manual for milking businesses that are not on the privileged "white list," creating a favorable environment for corruption and discrimination against those who are not members.
Experts: Hetmantsev's "White Business Club" will create a concentration camp for entrepreneurs in Ukraine
Experts warn that Hetmantsev's bill on the "white business club" is discriminatory, violates the presumption of innocence, and aims to create a "concentration camp" for entrepreneurs who are not on the "chosen" list.
Rada Tax Committee Ignores Scandal with Acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Sokur
Head of the Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada Hetmantsev does not respond to violations of his former assistant Sokur at the State Tax Service. The NACP is checking Sokur's declarations and lifestyle, but the committee does not plan to consider this issue.
The OPU held a meeting with the IMF regarding reforms to review the financing program: they discussed the creation of a High Specialized Court
Iryna Mudra met with IMF representatives to discuss the fifth review of the EFF program. They discussed the creation of the High Special Court, the extension of the PCIE mandate, and strengthening the independence of the Accounting Chamber.
SBU exposes one of Kyiv's top tax officials on bribery
The Security Service of Ukraine exposed the acting deputy head of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Kyiv on bribery.
Zelenskyy: Request for mobilization is formed by the leadership of the Armed Forces, they follow this plan
President Zelensky stated that the request for the number of people to be mobilized is formed by the leadership of the Armed Forces, and they are currently following this plan.
Japanese company has created a “washing machine” for washing people
Science has developed a booth with a chair that fills with water and measures a person's biometric parameters. The Mirai Ningen Sentakuki device will be presented at an exhibition in Osaka, where visitors will be able to test it.
Currency exchange rates as of November 22: the dollar rose slightly
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2860 UAH/USD, up 3 kopecks from the previous one. In banks, a dollar can be bought for UAH 41.64 and a euro for UAH 44.09.
Grimes says Elon Musk has become “unrecognizable”
Singer Grimes published a post in X, where she wrote about Elon Musk.
Czech Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Jan Lipavsky visits Kyiv to assess the situation with shelling and Czech projects. The minister supports Zelensky's peace plan, rejecting the idea of Russia's temporary occupation of the territories.
Angelina Jolie reveals unexpected details about her six children
The actress shared that her children are very reserved and do not aspire to an acting career. Jolie also spoke about preparing for her new role and admitted that motherhood is her top priority in life.
Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron's comment about “complete idiots”
The French president criticized the Haitian transitional council for dismissing the prime minister during the G20 summit. Haiti's Foreign Ministry summons the French ambassador because of Macron's “unacceptable comments.
Kim Jong-un reveals the truth about negotiations with the United States at the exhibition of new missiles
The DPRK's leader says previous talks with the United States have been fruitless and that they remain hostile to Pyongyang. North Korea is stepping up military cooperation with Russia, sending 10,000 troops to participate in hostilities.
12 wounded in Sumy attack by “Shahed”: consequences shown
Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with three Shahed drones. The attack killed 2 people, wounded 12, and damaged residential buildings and cars.
Scholz to be nominated again by the SPD for German Chancellor
Olaf Scholz will be nominated as the SPD candidate for chancellor in the early elections in 2025. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius withdrew from the election in favor of Scholz.
190 combat engagements in 24 hours: a quarter in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the last day, 190 combat engagements took place, including 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 51 air strikes, and used over 900 kamikaze drones.
Where to expect snow and rain: weather forecast for today
Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with precipitation in the form of snow and rain, with ice cover in some places. Temperatures will range from -6° at night to +13° during the day, with icy roads and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s.
Plus 1,050 occupants, 5 artillery systems and air defense systems: General Staff updates data on enemy losses
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1050 soldiers, a tank, 5 artillery systems and an air defense system. Total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 728,300 people and thousands of pieces of equipment.
Pentagon: Ukraine will use anti-personnel mines provided by the US only on its own territory
The Pentagon has confirmed the provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for use exclusively on its own territory. The decision was made due to a change in the tactics of Russian troops on the battlefield.
Musk criticizes Australia's law banning social media for children under 16
Elon Musk has criticized Australia's bill to ban social media for children under 16. The owner of social network X considers it a covert way of controlling the Internet and threatens fines of up to $32 million for violations.
Russia has delivered over a million barrels of oil to North Korea since March - BBC
The BBC reports 43 North Korean tanker voyages to Russia from March to November 2024. According to the Open Source Center, Russia has supplied the DPRK with more than a million barrels of oil in exchange for military aid.
There are 6 enemy missile carriers in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 23 missiles
There are 28 Russian ships in the Black Sea, including 6 Kalibr carriers with a total salvo of 23 missiles. There are 2 ships in the Mediterranean, one of which carries 16 cruise missiles.
Military forces attacked Sumy with “shaheds”: two dead reported
Several powerful explosions occurred in Sumy at night as a result of a drone attack. Bodies were found at the sites of two explosions, rescuers are working and an emergency response headquarters is being set up.
Border guards in Lviv region find collectible coins on a native of Bukovyna
At the Krakivets checkpoint, border guards found collectible Olympic coins in the car of a 32-year-old man. The owner tried to smuggle them through the “green corridor”, claiming that it was a transfer from Germany.
Utility workers do not receive salaries in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia - Resistance
In the temporarily occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia region, utility workers have not been paid since the summer. This has led to massive layoffs and a critical shortage of staff.
Gold deposits worth more than $83 billion discovered in China
Gold deposits worth more than $83 billion were discovered in Hunan Province. At a depth of 2,000 meters, 300 tons of gold were found in 40 areas of the Wanggu deposit.
The Russian ballistic missile “Oreshnik” had several warheads - representatives of the United States and the West
For the first time, Russia used an experimental ballistic missile of the MIRV type with multiple warheads to strike the Dnipro River. The missile is designed to deliver nuclear weapons, but this time it carried conventional warheads.
In Norway, a US Embassy guard spied for Russia and Iran
A 20-year-old security guard at the US Embassy was detained in Oslo on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran. The man faces up to 13 years in prison for passing classified information.
Guerrillas helped destroy a Russian army drone unit in Donetsk region
The ATES guerrilla movement reported a successful sabotage at the training center for Russian army UAV operators. An undercover agent passed on information about the unit's location, which led to the elimination of two and the injury of three occupants.
UN Secretary-General's spokesman: Russia's use of new missile is 'alarming'
The UN has expressed concern over Russia's use of new intermediate-range ballistic missile weapons to attack Ukraine. The organization calls for de-escalation of the conflict in accordance with international law.
Lebanese Army Strikes at Hezbollah's Weapons Production Centers in Beirut
The Lebanese Air Force conducted a third series of strikes on Hezbollah command centers in the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut. The attacks targeted weapons production facilities that the terrorists had placed in civilian areas.
Five collection boxes and tobacco boxes: criminals with axes steal from a museum in Paris
Four masked criminals stole five 18th-century collection boxes from the Cognac-Jeux Museum in Paris. The theft occurred in front of visitors, and the attackers smashed the cases with axes and baseball bats.
Trump picks new candidate for US Attorney General instead of Goetz
Donald Trump has appointed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for the US Attorney General. If confirmed, she will head the department responsible for Trump's key policy initiatives.
russia warns us of oreshnik missile launch half an hour before strike
Russia notifies the United States through the Nuclear Security Center that it has launched a new Oreshnik ballistic missile. The US believes that the experimental missile will not significantly affect the course of the war in Ukraine.
MPs cancel an hour of questions to the government due to the threat of a strike on the government quarter
The Verkhovna Rada canceled the session due to the possible threat of a Russian strike on the government quarter.
Pistorius will not run for German Chancellor
Boris Pistorius has announced that he will not run for the post of German Chancellor. This is his personal decision, despite the support of the SPD and his greater popularity compared to Scholz.
Nearly fifty combat engagements took place in the frontline, 174 of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff
There were 174 combat engagements over the last day, 49 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The occupants launched 4 missile and 46 air strikes, using over 300 kamikaze drones.
Russian diamond producer Alrosa announces shutdown of a number of mines and layoffs
The Russian company Alrosa plans to suspend unprofitable deposits and cut its payroll by 10%. The company will also slow down the implementation of investment projects due to falling diamond prices.
Today, Putin admitted that he has taken the second step this year to expand this war: Zelenskiy on ballistic missile strike
President Zelenskyy announces Russia's second step toward escalating the war after a new ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro River. The first step is the deployment of 11,000 North Korean soldiers.
Scientists find oldest known alphabet in Syrian tomb
Clay cylinders with the oldest alphabetic symbols dating back to 2400 BC have been discovered in a Syrian tomb. The discovery changes the understanding of the origin of alphabetic writing.
Putin only started fussing when targets in Russia were hit: foreign ministry responds to dictator's statement about oreshnik missile strike
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's statement about the Oreshnik missile strike on the Dnipro. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized Ukraine's right to strike military targets on the territory of Russia in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Goetz, who was to become US Attorney General under Trump, resigns from the post
Matt Goetz has withdrawn his candidacy for Attorney General after meetings with Republican senators. The decision is related to the Ethics Committee's investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
Ukrainian flag unfurled in space
The crew of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission unfurled the flag of Ukraine with the UNITED24 logo in space at an altitude of 1400 km.
Mandatory evacuation of Krasnopillia residents announced in Sumy region
The authorities of Sumy region have started a mandatory evacuation of the population of Krasnopillya due to the escalation of the operational situation. Residents will be relocated to safer areas, and must apply to the village council to be evacuated.
MFA: Future strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States is in mutual very pragmatic benefit
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said he was confident in the future partnership with the United States because of mutual economic and security benefits. Ukraine offers significant benefits to partners, especially in the context of the recovery program.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the IAEA Director General: what they discussed
Energy Minister Galushchenko discusses the consequences of Russian attacks on nuclear power plant substations with IAEA Head Grossi. The IAEA is ready to organize new monitoring missions to document the effects of the shelling.
Ukraine is negotiating with Germany on Taurus missiles: what is known
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirms its need for German Taurus missiles and continues its dialogue with Germany to obtain them. Germany remains the second largest supplier of military aid after the United States.
Court leaves Tetiana Krupa from MSEC in custody
The HACCU Appeals Chamber left Tetiana Krupa in custody until December 3 with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 300 million.
Coachella 2025 announces lineup earlier than usual: who will perform at the festival
The Coachella music festival has announced the headliners for 2025 two months earlier. Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Green Day will be the main headliners of the festival to be held in April.
MFA on Russia's “peaceful” plans from anonymous sources: it's a smokescreen to cover up aggression
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Russia's signals of “peaceful proposals” are just a smokescreen to cover up aggression, Russia has not changed its plans to destroy Ukraine and is not ready for a constructive dialogue.
The United States imposes sanctions on Gazprombank and the leadership of the Russian central bank. Zelensky thanked
The US imposed new sanctions on the Russian financial sector, including Gazprombank and more than 50 banks. The sanctions also affected 40 securities registrars and 15 financial officials of the Russian Federation.
Putin says Russia has attacked Ukraine, testing the “newest” medium-range “Oreshnik” missile
Russia used the “newest” intermediate-range ballistic missile during a strike on Ukraine.
MFA: if the ICBM strike is confirmed, it will be possible to state that Putin's Russia has degraded to the state of the DPRK
Ukraine is awaiting expert opinions on the new type of missile used by Russia, which has ICBM characteristics. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already contacted partners and international organizations to respond to this event.
Musk and Ramaswamy advocate a significant reduction in the role of the state in the administrative regulation of life in the United States
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the new Department of Government Efficiency in the United States. They plan to cancel thousands of regulations and reduce the federal workforce.
AFP: US official says Russian strike on Ukraine was an “experimental” intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM
The United States said that Russia used an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile rather than an intercontinental missile. According to the US side, Russia has only a few such missiles.
Offline educational activities are completely banned in Donetsk region
The Defense Council of Donetsk Oblast has banned any offline educational activities. An additional UAH 59 million was allocated from the regional budget for the needs of the Defense Forces.
Power outage schedules to continue on Friday: when and how many restrictions will there be
Tomorrow, there will be power cuts with varying numbers of queues throughout the day. The outages are related to the damage to power facilities during the attack on November 17.
Reality star named Jason Statham her “hottest hookup” in a TikTok challenge: how the actor reacted
Christine Cavallari called Jason Statham her “hottest connection” in a TikTok challenge. The actor and his fiancée Rosie Huntington-Whiteley do not attach any importance to this statement about a brief relationship in 2009.
Ethiopian wolves: nectar-eating predators and pollinators of plants
Scientists have discovered that Ethiopian wolves regularly feed on the nectar of local flowers. While feeding, their snouts are covered with pollen, which allows them to act as pollinators.
Mali's ruling junta appoints general as new prime minister
Major General Abdoulaye Maiga became the new Prime Minister of Mali after the resignation of his predecessor, who criticized the junta. The former prime minister condemned the military's inability to hold democratic elections as promised.
British intelligence assesses the quality of the Russian army after 1000 days of war
The British Ministry of Defense assessed the state of the Russian army after 1000 days of war.
Kherson law enforcement officer is served suspicion notice of death in road accident - SBI
At an unregulated intersection in Kherson, a police car failed to give way to a car on the main road. As a result of the collision, the driver of the car died on the spot.
Volkswagen workers protest against layoffs and austerity plans
Volkswagen employees are protesting against austerity plans and layoffs. The union threatens to strike on December 1 if no agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement.
Police report reveals the essence of a woman's accusations against Trump's nominee for Pentagon chief
Police release a report on the 2017 investigation into alleged sexual assault by Pete Hagel. The candidate for US Secretary of Defense denies the allegations, and Trump continues to support him.
“There is no hot spot on the frontline that would not feel the power of our airborne troops": Zelensky on the Day of Air Assault Troops
The President of Ukraine congratulated the airborne assault troops on their professional holiday and held an award ceremony. He noted the successes of the Air Assault Forces at the front, particularly in the kursk operation.
St. Nicholas Day: what to visit with children in Kyiv
Various locations have opened in Kyiv to celebrate St. Nicholas Day for children and adults. These include performances, St. Nicholas residences, master classes and interactive programs with gifts.
Neuralink Mask to test brain chip in Canada: a revolution for the paralyzed
Neuralink has received permission for clinical trials of a brain implant in Canada. The device will help paralyzed people control digital devices with the power of thought.
russian federation hit 3 of DTEK's 5 thermal power plants on Sunday, one is still out of service - media
russia launched missile attacks on three of DTEK's five thermal power plants, one of which is still out of service. The attack raised serious concerns about the stability of Ukraine's energy system in the winter.
Lithuania has a new prime minister: who is it
The Lithuanian parliament has elected Gintautas Palutskas as the country's new prime minister. The 45-year-old computer scientist and deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party is to form a government within 15 days.
A star from a house on Khreshchatyk and monuments to Soviet propagandists: 47 memorials to be removed have been identified
The decision provides for the dismantling of the star from a building on Khreshchatyk, monuments to Soviet propagandists, pedestals of lenin monuments, etc.
“The Internet in the country was broken not by missiles, but by a shooting game": memes about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The release of S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 caused a large-scale excitement among Ukrainian players, which led to a slowdown in the country's Internet. Due to the high technical requirements of the game, many users faced installation problems.
Kalynowski's regiment offers to contribute to the exchange fund its soldier, who was handed over to the belarusian authorities
Kalinowski's regiment offers to contribute to the exchange fund its former soldier with the call sign “Patsuk,” who was extradited to belarus by Vietnam. They plan to exchange him for captured russian soldiers.
"Army of Restoration": Ukrainians are actively involved in infrastructure restoration
Those involved in the project are offered various types of work, including assistance to those affected by the fighting, as well as direct restoration of infrastructure and construction of facilities for the Armed Forces.
Hottest spot: Russians conducted 30 attacks in the Pokrovske sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, the occupants made 30 attacks, 22 of which were repelled. A total of 147 combat engagements took place over the last day, with the most intense fighting continuing in eastern Ukraine.
“A sensitive issue": Taiwan explains why it does not participate in military aid to Ukraine
Taiwan explained that military assistance to Ukraine is a “sensitive issue” because of its relations with China. The country provides humanitarian aid through neighboring states and has joined Western sanctions against russia.
rf threatens Poland over new naTo base, Warsaw reacts
A russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that the US air defense base in Redzikovo was a priority target for strikes. The Polish Foreign Ministry emphasized the defensive nature of the base and announced the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.
Wet snow and ice: what weather awaits Kyiv residents tomorrow
On November 22, wind gusts of 15-20 m/s and ice are expected in Kyiv, with sleet and rain in the afternoon. KCSA has provided a list of emergency contact numbers for various emergencies.
Ukraine became the first country to use an intercontinental missile - StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine. British intelligence agencies and the EU are checking information about the ICBM launch, which could mean a new escalation.
Due to a two-hour failure in the PayPal system, thousands of people around the world were unable to access their accounts
PayPay reported that there were transactions for withdrawals, express ordering, cryptocurrency services, and Venmo.
Spain does not supply Ukraine with weapons that can reach the territory of Russia - Defense Minister
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that the country does not provide Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching Russian territory. Spain continues to honor its commitments to Kyiv.
A new crime of the Russian Federation: the occupiers force Ukrainians to donate blood for their soldiers
In Mariupol and Kherson region, the occupiers are forcing local residents, especially state employees, to donate blood for the wounded Russian military. In case of refusal, they threaten to delay payments and use mobile blood collection systems.
russians want to gain a foothold on the outskirts of Kolisnykivka in Kharkiv region
Occupants are conducting assault operations with small tactical groups near Kolisnykivka in Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian military and Defense Forces are countering the enemy's attempts to gain a foothold in the area.
“Marks a clear escalation": the EU reacts to the launch of a Russian intercontinental missile at Ukraine
A spokesman for the European Commission warned of a possible new escalation if the launch of an ICBM against Ukraine is confirmed.
A banana taped together with duct tape sold at auction for a record $6.2 million
Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian art object in the form of a banana taped to a wall has been sold at Sotheby's. The buyer was crypto-entrepreneur Justin Sun, who plans to eat the banana.
In occupied Sevastopol the air defense system was reported to be operating
The occupation authorities of Sevastopol reported the operation of air defense and the downing of a Neptune missile over the sea. Earlier, a naval mine exploded in the area of Streletskaya Bay due to a storm.
More than 100 thousand Ukrainians received winter aid from UNICEF: who and how much
UNICEF and the Ministry of Reintegration have paid UAH 21,800 each to more than 103,000 Ukrainians in the frontline regions. The assistance was provided to families with children living within a 30-kilometer zone of the contact line.
Scientists have discovered why it's hard for people to keep weight off after losing weight
Swiss researchers have found that fat cells have a “memory” for obesity. Experiments have shown that after losing weight, the cells react more quickly to fatty foods, which leads to weight gain.
UK imposes sanctions against Firtash
The UK government has imposed sanctions on Dmitry Firtash, his wife and financier Denys Horbunenko. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.
Employers are going to be obliged to create a mental health service: Rada adopts law as a basis
The Rada supported a bill to establish mental health services at enterprises. Companies with 50+ employees will have to set up separate services, while smaller ones will have to hire part-time specialists.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry comments on Russia's strike with a new missile: it had all the characteristics of an ICBM
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that expert opinions on the new Russian missile fired at Ukraine are expected. According to Zelensky, the missile had the characteristics of an intercontinental ballistic missile.