Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will release two Hungarian citizens, mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from captivity. Transcarpathian Hungarians will leave Russia with Szijjártó.
The investigation established that the major - head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units - intentionally facilitated the illegal accrual of additional monetary remuneration in the amount of UAH 100,000.
In Kyiv Oblast, the head of a TCC department was detained for extorting $4,000 to remove a conscript from the wanted list and process documents without conscription. The official threatened mobilization if the demand was refused.
In Lviv, three MSEC doctors are accused of issuing 56 fictitious disability certificates to conscripts. This allowed 36 men to illegally leave the country.
Three "hereditary clairvoyants" swindled UAH 1. 4 million from the families of fallen and missing soldiers. They promised to "bring back" relatives and "remove curses," intimidating the women.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.
In Rivne region, an indictment has been sent to court against four individuals who organized the illegal departure of 13 conscripted men abroad in 2022. Their data was entered into the "Shliakh" system as drivers of humanitarian cargo.
A platoon commander of the Ukrainian Air Force in the Kyiv region appropriated equipment intended for combat duty. Among the stolen items were computers, monitors, and tablets.
Why aren't they fighting? The "Fair Mobilization" movement has published new profiles of bloggers and activists who are evading service.
The man who spoke disparagingly about national symbols on Maidan turned out to be a serviceman who was AWOL. He distributed the video on his social media pages.
SBU counterintelligence detained a freelance psychologist who, on the orders of Russian special services, tried to get a job at a district TCC in Kharkiv region. The woman also adjusted Russian air attacks on energy facilities in Cherkasy region.
In the temporarily occupied territories, universities are actively recruiting students into the Russian army. In Mariupol, young people are being urged to sign one-year service contracts.
The Reserve+ application now offers the possibility of applying for a deferment for parents with many children, regardless of marital status. The process is fully automated and takes from a few minutes to several hours.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, reported that over the winter, Ukraine regained control over significant territories. In three months, the enemy lost approximately 92,850 servicemen and a significant amount of equipment.
A 30-year-old man tried to cross the border with Moldova at the Novi Troyany checkpoint, disguised as a woman born in 1954. He was exposed by border guards during a document check.
The Kyiv City State Administration has refuted information about new rules for crossing the Paton Bridge. The KMDA has not prepared or published such materials.
In Odesa, a criminal group was exposed that, under the guise of the NGO "Ukraine is a Mother," sold "protection" from mobilization. The perpetrators earned up to UAH 30 million monthly; 64 searches were conducted, and over UAH 1.6 million was seized.
The Israel Defense Forces have mobilized 100,000 reservists for a war against Iran, in addition to the 50,000 servicemen already on active duty. Ground forces have been reinforced at the borders, and 20,000 reservists from the IDF Home Front Command have also been mobilized.
He assured that Ukraine is strengthening human rights protection mechanisms and combating discrimination, but the problem of unfair treatment of citizens remains relevant.
The FBI is stepping up security measures and mobilizing intelligence teams due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. In New York, round-the-clock surveillance has been established over pro-Iranian organizations, and special services are monitoring Hezbollah's activities.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 10 Russian transport and logistics enterprises that support the Russian army and operate in the occupied territories. These companies are also involved in the parallel import of dual-use goods.
The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.
The Chinese consulate in Vladivostok has warned PRC citizens about new rules for obtaining a residence permit in Russia, which require one year of military service for men under 65. This is related to Putin's decree on mandatory contracts for applicants for citizenship or a residence permit, which expands Russia's mobilization reserve.
Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU is valid until March next year, said European Commission spokesman Markus Lammert. He is not aware of the debates regarding men of conscription age, referring to the current rules.
Ukraine took note of the statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana regarding the possible recruitment of its citizens to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian side positively assesses the steps taken by the government of Botswana to verify the information and is ready for dialogue.
The Russians are trying to break through in the Zaporizhzhia direction, having thrown about 20,000 troops at the assault on Stepnohirsk. The loss of the city will allow them to shell Zaporizhzhia around the clock.
The partisan movement "ATESH" has recorded the transfer of medical personnel to Russian assault units in the Kherson region. This is happening due to significant losses.
The TCC added that Russian propaganda is trying to foster an aggressive attitude in society towards servicemen of territorial recruitment centers and social support through distortion of facts and events.
In Kyiv, a 37-year-old man who mocked the People's Memorial to fallen defenders on Maidan Nezalezhnosti was detained. He shaved off his mustache to avoid recognition, but the police identified and apprehended him.
A resident of Kyiv promised for $18,000 to arrange for a woman convicted of a road accident to be a combat medic in a military unit. He was detained while receiving the funds, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
