Donald Trump welcomed the dollar's decline, calling it "great" for American business and exports. Following his statements, the dollar index fell by 1.2%, reaching its lowest level since February 2022.
The Hungarian government has launched a campaign to collect signatures against EU funding for Ukraine, arguing that it threatens to impoverish Hungarians. The campaign is unfolding ahead of elections where Orbán's party could lose its lead.
The price of gold exceeded $5181. 84 per ounce, rising due to geopolitical tensions and concerns about the US economy. Investors are actively investing in the precious metal.
President Zelenskyy announced signals from Europe regarding readiness to pressure the aggressor. He emphasized the importance of pressuring Russia's tanker fleet to reduce the aggressor's revenues.
In the Kyiv region, the head of the financial service of a military unit will be tried for illegal payments. Due to his actions, the state lost almost UAH 500,000.
A scheme to embezzle UAH 2. 6 million in budget funds during the procurement of quadcopters for defense needs has been exposed in the Poltava region. Three city council officials and a company director have been notified of suspicion.
Dobra Lithium will develop the "Dobra" lithium deposit using the underground mining method. This will preserve agricultural land and reduce environmental impact.
Two former heads of the Odesa Housing and Maintenance Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been served with suspicion notices for causing 18 million hryvnias in damages to the state due to inflated prices for army beds. The court chose pre-trial detention with an alternative of bail as a preventive measure for them.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer logistics procurement of the State Special Transport Service to the Defense Procurement Agency "State Logistics Operator". The funding for procurement will amount to approximately UAH 2.9 billion per year.
This week, teachers will receive their first increased salaries. From January 1, 2026, teachers' salaries will increase by 30%.
Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi announced that teachers will start receiving updated salary calculations after a 30% increase in the coming weeks. The increase was included in the state budget for 2026.
NAZK reminded public servants about the mandatory declaration of funds received under state support programs. Funds received under the "Cashback 'Made in Ukraine'", "ePidtrymka", "Winter Support" programs are to be indicated in section 11 of the declaration.
In 2026, military personnel will receive financial assistance equal to one month's monetary allowance. The payment is intended to provide support in difficult life circumstances.
The head of the enterprise has been served with a notice of suspicion of embezzling UAH 43 million in advance payment for the reconstruction of a berth in Chornomorsk. The money was transferred to the founder's account abroad, and the work was not performed.
President Zelenskyy instructed the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to analyze the possibilities of purchasing equipment for alternative electricity and heat generation. This applies to Kyiv and other regions with the most difficult energy situation.
German companies Rheinmetall and OHB are developing a satellite network for the Bundeswehr, which will become a European alternative to Starlink. The project will provide secure internet for the German army, reducing dependence on American technologies.
Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev presented the defense plan for 2026, focusing on air defense and drones. To implement the strategy, $120 billion is needed, half of which will be covered by Ukraine.
The Ukrainian fish market is adapting to war, blackouts, and more expensive logistics. Consumption has not fallen, but some types of fish may become more expensive.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
This week has been one of the most difficult for the Ukrainian energy sector since the 2022 blackout, following two combined attacks on January 20 and 23. The government is introducing bonuses for repair crews, expanding the network of "Invincibility Points," and providing support to businesses.
The Russian Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the so-called "governor" of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi. This comes amid complaints from the Russian Central Election Commission.
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International partners at the G7+ "Energy Ramstein" meeting confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine. Countries will provide over $400 million, almost €23 million, €23 million, €60 million, €10 million, and other aid packages.
The Pentagon plans to reduce its role in deterring North Korea, transferring primary responsibility to South Korea. This could lead to a reduction in American troops on the Korean Peninsula.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his speech in Davos. Official Kyiv responded that being offended by the Ukrainian leader's words is like being offended by a mirror.
Employees of energy companies, housing and communal services, and Ukrzaliznytsia involved in emergency and restoration work will receive 20,000 hryvnias in addition to their salaries. Payments will last from January to March, with the first ones arriving in February.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will recalculate increased salaries for its university lecturers by the end of January. The next salary increase for lecturers is planned for September 1.
Mass toll roads "at the EU's request," mandatory technical inspections for all cars as early as 2026, and roadside "punitive" checks for every driver remain myths for now. In reality, European integration in transport comes down to something else: preparing a legislative framework, phased decisions, and reforms aimed at safety, transparency of procedures, and reducing corruption, primarily in the field of commercial transportation.
The State Tax Service reduced the number of actual inspections by 27% after the introduction of the moratorium. This is part of a change in the approach to interaction with businesses, which involves risk-oriented control.
The government has simplified the sale of sanctioned assets, which were seized into state ownership, at open auctions. Among them are the "Ocean Plaza" shopping center and a hotel in Bukovel; auctions will begin in March.
