Office of the President of Ukraine

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. They discussed Russian shelling, assistance and the DPRK's participation in the war against Ukraine.

Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to discuss bilateral cooperation. The parties discussed China's role in achieving peace and the possibility of a high-level dialogue.

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry called Kyiv's refusal to allow a phone call between Orban and Zelenskyy an “unprecedented gesture. ” Szijjártó said that Hungary had done more than others to peacefully resolve the conflict.

The Office of the President of Ukraine stated that Orban's proposal for a “Christmas truce” was a PR stunt. The Hungarian prime minister did not have the authority to negotiate, and Russia used this to prepare new attacks.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Pedro Sanchez on strengthening air defense and European integration. The parties agreed to meet in person and discuss the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

The head of the CC reported on the positive results of meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the future Trump administration. The team of the newly elected US president showed a different attitude to the war than during the election campaign.

Six children were returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Middle-aged 16-year-old Vitaly, who avoided forced mobilization, and 14-year-old Artem, whose mother was abducted by the invaders.

Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk called the information about the mass return of IDPs to the occupied territories a lie. She emphasized that the state fulfills its promises to IDPs in times of war.

The head of the OP reported the return of three children from the occupied territories. Among them are two children from Mariupol and one boy from southern Ukraine, whose family was reunited after his father's captivity.

The Office of the President of Ukraine is operating as usual in compliance with security rules. This is happening against the backdrop of the cancellation of the Verkhovna Rada session due to the potential threat of shelling of the government quarter.

The advisor to the head of the OP criticizes the Western media for publications about forcing Ukraine to unfavorable negotiations with russia. Podolyak believes this is an incentive for the aggressor and a humiliation of international law.

The Prosecutor General's Office is considering three candidates for the post of Prosecutor General: Ruslan Kravchenko, Oleh Kiper and Iryna Mudra. An information campaign has been launched against the candidates, which may be related to the delay in the appointment.

International measures to return deported Ukrainians and prisoners of war are approved at a conference in Montreal. Qatar, the Vatican, and the UAE mediate repatriation talks.

The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with Gabriel Luchinger, a representative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry. The parties discussed the challenges of autocratic aggression and the return of Ukrainian prisoners and deported children.

The President of Ukraine visited Uzhhorod as part of the Made in Ukraine platform. About 400 relocated enterprises are successfully operating in Zakarpattia, and the region will receive UAH 530 million in support.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva held the first round of talks with Bulgaria on a security agreement. The parties agreed on key provisions and a schedule for further negotiations to finalize the document as soon as possible.

The head of the OP met with the European Parliament delegation to discuss preparations for the second Peace Summit. The parties discussed the Victory Plan and the holding of thematic conferences on the points of the Peace Formula.

The Presidential Office has decided on a candidate for the new Prosecutor General to replace Andriy Kostin. According to sources, it may be Ruslan Kravchenko, the current head of the Kyiv State Administration.

Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine is ready to discuss adjustments to the peace formula. The condition is the preservation of the country's territorial integrity and full sovereignty.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Zhovkva met with representatives of the Greek Foreign Ministry. They discussed preparations for the Peace Summit, the restoration of Ukraine and the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

The head of the Servant of the People party, Olena Shulyak, denied the information about meetings at the Presidential Office regarding the elections. She emphasized that only “short-sighted people” can discuss elections now.

The deputy head of the OP said that the issue of publishing the names of people who had illegally received disabilities belonged to law enforcement agencies. They have received the appropriate tasks and are ready for inspections.

Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Iryna Vereshchuk announced that officials will be checked immediately for false disability diagnoses. The government has a month to amend the legislation on the MSEC.

Odesa region continues to implement the school catering reform to provide children with healthy and balanced meals.

The head of the OP Yermak said that Russia receives sanctioned goods from the European Union through a fake transit scheme. He also noted the presence of Western components in Russian weapons and called for strengthening the position of democracies.

The third round of negotiations between Ukraine and the UK on a new bilateral agreement took place. The parties agreed on the structure of the document and noted progress in key sections.

The Deputy Heads of the OP met with the Hungarian Secretary of State. They discussed regional cooperation, joint projects and priorities for Ukraine's European integration during Hungary's EU presidency.

President Zelenskyy said that partners had proposed lowering the mobilization age, but there are no such plans at the moment. He emphasized that lowering the age of mobilization could be dangerous.

The head of the OP took part in a conference on nuclear safety. Yermak emphasized the need for demilitarization, de-occupation and de-escalation by Russia with regard to Ukraine's nuclear facilities.

Hundreds of people demanded more information about the captured and missing soldiers in the center of Kyiv. The families handed over the appeal to the Cabinet of Ministers and the President's Office during a rally on Independence Square.