January 8, 06:39 PM • 92573 viewsJanuary 10, 03:04 PM • 14642 viewsJanuary 10, 01:08 PM • 17498 viewsJanuary 8, 08:37 AM • 73254 viewsThe Norwegian government has decided to provide Ukraine with 3 3. 2 billion in aid in 2025. The Netherlands will also hand over additional Patriot launchers to protect against Russian strikes.
The president called on Ukrainians to take shelter during air alarms, regardless of the statements of the Russian Federation. Zelensky warned of a possible increase in Russian attempts to sow fear and despondency in Ukraine.
The president of Ukraine said that Putin is demonstrating oreshnik missiles to disrupt Trump's future peace efforts. According to Zelensky, the Russian dictator is trying to escalate the situation in order to force the United States to accept Russia's conditions.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tihy commented on the appointment of Keith Kellogg as Trump's special representative for Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian Embassy in the United States already has an established dialogue with Kellogg in the framework of expert diplomacy.
Zelensky signed a law on the voluntary return to service of those liable for military service who deserted for the first time. The law provides for the restoration of payments and social guarantees for those who voluntarily return.
The President of Ukraine signed Law No. 11416-d on raising taxes. The document will come into effect on December 1 of the current year.
In the Kiev region, there are 98 businesses founded by veterans thanks to the grant program. More than 2,600 vacancies are available for veterans and 8 educational spaces are being created for retraining.
The European Council has appointed a new composition of the European Commission for the period from December 2024 to October 2029. Ursula von der Leyen remains president, while Kaya Callas will become supreme representative for Foreign Affairs.
The president of Ukraine approved the budget for 2025 with expenditures of UAH 3. 6 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.05 trillion. the largest share of funds - UAH 2.23 trillion - will go to defense and security.
The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada signed draft laws on the state budget-2025 and amendments to the tax code. The documents were submitted for signature to President Zelensky, who promised to sign them on November 28.
Ukraine is preparing to hold a second Peace Summit in the near future. The Ukrainian side has already submitted proposals and discussed them with key world leaders, and a possible venue is the country of the Global South.
The president of Ukraine discussed with the British Prime Minister a massive attack by the Russian Federation and further defense cooperation. The parties agreed on an annual assistance of 3 billion pounds and acceleration of the colloquial partnership agreement.
Russia attacked Ukraine with about 100 drones and more than 90 missiles of various types, targeting the energy sector. In several regions, strikes with "calibers" with cluster munitions were recorded on civilian infrastructure.
The mayor of Konotop accused the head of the Sumy RMA of canceling the reservation of critical infrastructure workers. Semenikhin demands the release of Artyukh and the opening of criminal proceedings under the article on sabotage.
5,099 hybrid solar power plants with a total capacity of more than 125 MW have been installed in the Kyiv region. The state compensates up to 244 thousand UAH for the installation of equipment with a capacity of up to 10 kW.
President Zelensky reported on the most active military operations in the Donetsk directions, especially in the Kurakhovo area.
President Zelensky will sign the law on the state budget for 2025 on November 28 after receiving it from the Verkhovna Rada. 60% of budget expenditures are directed to the security and defense sector.
The president of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with the NATO secretary general on strengthening air defense. We discussed specific air defense systems and unfulfilled decisions of the Washington NATO summit.
The head of the OP said that Russia will sit down at the negotiating table only after the failure of its current strategy. Ermak stressed the importance of "peace through strength" and the need to return to the situation before February 24, 2022.
Finance Minister Marchenko announced that the president will inevitably sign a law on raising taxes. This is necessary to balance the 2025 budget and meet the requirements of the IMF.
Laws on the state budget 2025 and amendments to the tax code will be signed in the coming days. 60% of spending will be spent on defense, including млрд 739 billion on military equipment and weapons.
The head of the OP stated that negotiations are possible when returning to the situation on February 23, 2022. Russia has sent 11,000 North Korean troops to the border and continues to escalate the conflict.
Schemas has published a list of Ukrainian officials who agreed on the sale of the last two Tu-95MS bombers in 2011. Among them are Viktor Baloga and Inna Yemelyanova, who currently hold public positions.
The president of Ukraine congratulated the head of the European Commission on the approval of the new composition of Commissioners. Von der Leyen stressed the importance of European security and the need to increase defense spending.
The president of Ukraine shared a video of the work of mobile Fire groups to destroy enemy drones. During the night, Ukrainian defenders shot down 36 of the 89 Russian UAVs.
The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that Zelensky cannot sign a peace agreement that recognizes the occupation of Crimea or Donbass. According to Kuleba, this is prohibited by the Constitution and will mean the political end of the president.
Austrian Chancellor Ne Hammer, in a conversation with Trump, suggested his country as a place for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Trump showed interest in ending the war and was well aware of Austria's position.
President Zelensky stated the need for a new impetus in the supply of weapons from partners. Following Sirsky's report, the situation in the Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Kursky directions was discussed.
As a result of the shelling of Sumy with MLRS, two people were killed, a house and a kindergarten were damaged. During the day, the Russian federation attacked Ukraine with almost 200 drones, most of which were neutralized.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga called on the G7 to strengthen military support for Ukraine to intercept new Russian BRSD. The minister also suggested that the "seven" countries invest in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.
