The song "Shchedryk" was written at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1936, its English version was released, which is known to the world as "Carol of the Bells".
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 19: the dollar remained at 42. 33 hryvnias. The euro lost 3 kopecks, and the zloty gained 1 kopeck.
The National Bank of Ukraine considers receiving a reparation loan as the baseline scenario, but in case of delays with external assistance, the government can rely on banks. NBU Deputy Governor Serhiy Nikolaychuk noted that banks have the potential to increase investments in government securities.
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.
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.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate for the dollar at UAH 42. 3384, the euro at UAH 49.6291, and the zloty at UAH 11.7885 for December 18. In banks, the dollar is traded at UAH 42.10-42.50, the euro at UAH 49.40-49.97, and the zloty at UAH 11.55-12.10.
A 20-year-old veteran who lost all his limbs in the war could not renew his bank card because he was unable to hold it for confirmation. NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi apologized and promised to personally deliver the card to the serviceman.
In November 2025, the average interest rates of banks on new hryvnia deposits for the public decreased to 10. 5% per annum. Rates on new hryvnia loans for the public increased to 35% per annum.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 17, according to which the US dollar fell by 6 kopecks, to 42. 18 hryvnias. The euro and zloty exchange rates remained unchanged.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office will appeal the decision of the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) dated December 15, 2025, which overturns the verdict against two former investigators and an operative for bribery. The proceedings were closed due to the expiration of the pre-trial investigation period in accordance with the "Lozovyi amendments."
In August 2025, the State Enterprise "Diia" held a tender for the purchase of a complex of software and hardware tools "Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Factory" worth UAH 227. 5 million. The winner was LAN TEK LLC with an offer of UAH 225.891 million.
Martial law does not automatically exempt the state from paying penalties for overdue VAT refunds. The controlling body must prove force majeure circumstances that made the refund impossible.
For December 16, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 24, which is 5 kopecks more. The hryvnia slightly weakened its position against the American currency.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rates for December 15: the dollar fell by 8 kopecks, the euro by 5 kopecks, and the Polish zloty remained unchanged. The official exchange rate for the dollar is UAH 42.1936, for the euro UAH 49.4678, and for the zloty UAH 11.7143.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a new commemorative coin "Ukrainian Cotton. Magura Unmanned Surface Vehicle" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. The coin is dedicated to the engineering prowess of Ukrainian weapons developers and the combat valor of soldiers who have turned naval drones into one of the most effective types of weapons.
On December 12, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation a commemorative coin "Security Service of Ukraine. Protecting Ukraine Together!" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the activities of the SBU and the unique special operation "Spiderweb", which resulted in the destruction of 41 Russian military aircraft.
Ella Libanova stated that active shelling of cities encourages Ukrainians to temporarily move to villages for safety. She predicts that after the war, people will return to large cities.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 42. 27 hryvnias, which is 1 kopeck less than on Wednesday. The official exchange rate of the euro is 49.52 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.71 hryvnias.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official euro exchange rate at 49. 52 hryvnias for December 12. The previous record for the euro's value was recorded in early July – 49.4 hryvnias.
Deputy Governor of the NBU Volodymyr Lepushynsky reported that Ukraine's exports, especially agricultural, are lagging due to harvest delays caused by weather conditions. At the same time, export earnings for 11 months increased by 1.5% to 45.6 billion dollars.
The National Bank of Ukraine kept the key policy rate at 15. 5% on December 11. This decision was made due to concerns about rising inflation and the stability of the foreign exchange market.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 28, which is 10 kopecks more than on Wednesday. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.22, an increase of 13 kopecks.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for December 8 at UAH 42. 07, which is 1 kopeck more than on Monday. The euro exchange rate is UAH 49.02, and the zloty is UAH 11.59.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, refuted information from the UN and Eurostat regarding a sharp increase in the number of Ukrainians who left the country in the autumn. According to his data, passenger traffic decreased from 4.4 million in August to 2.6 million in November, with 85% of crossings made by Ukrainian citizens.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for December 8 at 42. 06 hryvnias, which is 12 kopecks less than on Friday. The euro exchange rate also decreased to 49.00 hryvnias, and the zloty to 11.58 hryvnias.
From October 3 to November 14, 2025, almost as many people left Ukraine as in the previous 9 months. This is due to the intensification of shelling of civilian targets and the opening of opportunities for men aged 18-22 to leave the country.
The National Bank of Ukraine, on the occasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Day, presented a special set of commemorative circulation coins with a face value of 10 hryvnias. The coins are dedicated to each branch of the military that is part of the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for December 5 at 42. 18 hryvnias. The official euro exchange rate is 49.23 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.63 hryvnias.
Ukraine's reserves reached $54. 7 billion as of December 1, increasing by 10.6% in November. The growth was driven by receipts from partners, which offset the NBU's net sale of foreign currency and debt payments.
Political scientist Oleh Posternak in an op-ed for UNN on the possible consequences of Andriy Yermak's resignation for NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi and Investment Capital Ukraine.
