NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors exposed an organized group that embezzled over UAH 24 million from the state enterprise "Izmail Sea Commercial Port". The scheme involved the port director and representatives of controlled supplier companies.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has announced his intention to resign after a wave of protests, intensifying political chaos ahead of the country's entry into the eurozone. This decision will not affect Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone on January 1.
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 European Union is developing strategies to persuade Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to support the allocation of 210 billion euros to Ukraine. If Belgium continues to block the plan, it may be ignored at the EU level, similar to Hungary.
From December 11, UAH 1,000 of "Winter Support" can be spent on food products. The first to take advantage of this opportunity are customers of two retail chains.
Former SAPO prosecutor Stanislav Bronytskyi revealed details of a high-profile agreement, approved by the High Anti-Corruption Court on July 5, 2024, concerning the case of former Yanukovych government official Vladyslav Kaskiv and his entourage.
Thousands of Bulgarians have once again taken to the streets to protest against the minority government, accusing it of failing to tackle corruption. The demonstrations continue amid preparations for the introduction of the euro and an upcoming no-confidence vote.
Every Ukrainian man and woman aged 40 and over will receive a personal invitation in Diia on the 30th day after their birthday. After accepting the invitation, UAH 2000 will be credited to the Diia.Card, which can be used exclusively for health screening.
Chipmaker Intel has lost its appeal against a European Union antitrust decision. However, the court reduced the fine imposed on the company two years ago by a third, cutting it by 140 million euros.
The vessel, flying the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone towards the Novorossiysk port terminal. It was traveling at maximum speed with its transponder turned off.
Businessman Maksym Shulzhenko, linked to Russia, has filed a lawsuit to reclaim the Atlas Plaza premises, which ARMA transferred to new managers. Shulzhenko is threatening the Atlas Plaza team, who report pressure and intimidation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026. Information about this is posted on the parliament's website.
On December 8, 2025, an All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference was held, dedicated to the presentation of the "Scientific Concept for the Development of Ukrainian Legislation. " This strategic document, developed by over 90 leading legal scholars, is intended to become the basis for improving and modernizing Ukrainian legislation in the context of European integration and transformational processes.
Political expert Oleh Posternak stated that Ihor Kolomoisky should repent before Ukrainians for his "deeds" that warrant at least one life sentence. The expert recalled the accusations against the oligarch of contract killings, siphoning off billions of hryvnias through PrivatBank, and embezzling 3.3 billion UAH in the cases of Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta.
An Austrian court has definitively blocked the US request for the extradition of Dmytro Firtash, concluding over a decade of legal hearings. The Higher Regional Court of Vienna confirmed that the lower court's decision is final, as prosecutors failed to meet the deadline for filing an appeal.
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that the new EU proposal on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine is the most compliant with international law. EU leaders are discussing the involvement of 210 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe.
Ukraine has created a comprehensive support system for the reintegration of children returned from Russian captivity. It includes psychological, medical, educational support and family placement, as well as financial assistance in the amount of UAH 50,000.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-November 2025 reached $38. 6 billion, which is 52.6% more than last year. Imports amounted to $75.4 billion, exports - $36.8 billion, trade turnover - $112.2 billion.
The volume of aid to Ukraine this year may be the lowest since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. European military aid will not compensate for the deficit due to reduced support from the United States.
The preliminary estimate of Ukraine's GDP for Q3 2025 shows a growth of 0. 8% compared to the previous quarter and 2.1% year-on-year.
Anti-corruption bodies have completed the investigation into the case of five individuals involved in the embezzlement of over UAH 392 million during road repairs in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The suspects inflated the cost of materials and entered into contracts with a related company.
Polish state-owned defense company PGZ plans to increase exports of military equipment tested in Ukraine and dual-use products. The company aims to increase the share of exports and dual-use products to one-third of its revenue.
Mykhailo Zhernakov, head of the DEJURE Foundation, was interrogated by the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Special Commission. Deputies are investigating payments to members of the Public Integrity Council.
Republican Thomas Massie introduced a bill in Congress for the US to withdraw from NATO, considering it a relic of the Cold War. He proposes redirecting funds to its own defense rather than protecting "socialist countries."
A former Ministry of Defense official and two accomplices have been notified of suspicion in the illegal sale of six decommissioned Ukrainian Navy ships. They artificially understated the value of the vessels by holding a sham tender, causing over UAH 900,000 in damages to the state.
EU countries intend to accelerate a decision on immobilizing up to 210 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets. This will allow them to bypass Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban before next week's summit.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US will not close the PURL program, and it will continue its work. Ukraine also received 700 million euros from the Netherlands and has plans for financing next year.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding Ukraine's ability to purchase US LNG, and financial support. Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed as the Fund's investment advisor.
Ukraine has reached an agreement with a group of investors to exchange GDP warrants for a new class of bonds. This paves the way for the exchange of warrants worth up to $3.2 billion for Class C bonds.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. They discussed defense support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and enhancing energy resilience, as well as further financial support.
