January 8, 06:39 PM • 89557 viewsJanuary 10, 03:04 PM • 13202 viewsJanuary 10, 01:08 PM • 16160 viewsJanuary 8, 08:37 AM • 72011 viewsThe Cabinet of ministers redirected more than UAH 268 million for free hot meals for Primary School students. For 2024, the budget provides for UAH 2.9 billion for food and UAH 960 million for the modernization of food halls.
In Odesa region, veterans and family members of the combatants received more than UAH 18 million in grants to develop their own businesses.
In Kyiv, financial difficulties have arisen between local and state budgets regarding meals for students in grades 1-4. KCSA is working to solve the problem and promises to keep free meals until the end of the year.
When adopting the law on deprivation of state awards, the Rada created a legislative conflict by abolishing the provision on confiscation of corrupt officials' property. The government is working to restore this provision, said Olga Stefanishyna.
The meeting discussed the protection of energy infrastructure and its restoration after shelling. They considered air defense, arms contracting, and cooperation with European partners on electricity imports.
Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, tried to force the tax authorities to charge VAT on Concorde's banking services. The tax authorities tried to impose a UAH 400 million fine for services that are legally exempt from VAT.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga takes part in the G7 meeting in Italy on November 25-26. Negotiations with representatives of the US, EU and other countries are scheduled to discuss support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi briefed the President on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and the Kursk sector. The most difficult situation is now in the Kurakhove sector, where work is underway to strengthen positions.
Serhiy Kryvosheenko became the new head of the Sumy City Military Administration by presidential decree. Prior to his appointment, he served as the deputy head of the Sumy MMA.
Russia launched a massive attack with drones and missiles in more than 10 regions of Ukraine. The shelling resulted in 19 people being injured in Kharkiv, a child being wounded in Zaporizhzhia, and infrastructure being damaged in an attack on Odesa.
According to the newspaper's sources, russia is working on introducing AI to coordinate swarms of drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense. To counteract this, Ukraine is developing FPV drones capable of shooting down “chessmen.
South Korea will provide $6 million in humanitarian aid to support the World Food Program. The funds will be used to supply Ukrainian grain to countries suffering from hunger.
The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
Over the past week, Russia has fired more than 800 bombs, 460 drones, and 20 missiles of various types at Ukraine. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and is in talks with partners.
The Biden administration is strengthening Ukraine's position before Trump's possible accession to power. The measures include authorization for strikes against Russia, debt relief, and new sanctions against a Russian bank.
The French Foreign Minister stated that there are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and that he authorized strikes on Russian territory. He also did not rule out the possibility of French troops taking part in the fighting.
On the anniversary of the Holodomor, US President Joe Biden has reiterated his support for Ukraine and condemned Stalin's actions. He said that the USA would continue to help Ukraine defend its freedom and independence.
Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.
The President stated the need to reduce bureaucracy in the army and bring generals closer to soldiers in the trenches.
The President of the European Parliament supported the provision of German TAURUS cruise missiles with a range of 500 km to Ukraine. Mecola emphasized the urgent need for military assistance due to the intensification of Russian attacks.
The President of Ukraine met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky at the Grain from Ukraine summit. The parties discussed defense support, artillery supplies, and countering disinformation.
The French foreign minister said that there were no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and allowing the use of French missiles for self-defense. Barro also did not rule out the possibility of French troops' participation in the conflict.
Ukraine's food exports supply 400 million people in 100 countries. The Grain from Ukraine program has saved 20 million people from hunger.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Holodomor Museum, presented an electronic map of cannibalism cases of 1932-1933. More than 2050 cases have been digitized, demonstrating the scale of the tragedy in different regions of Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine honored the memory of the victims of the Holodomors of 1921-1923, 1932-1933, and 1946-1947. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of remembering and telling the world the truth about the genocide of the Ukrainian people.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved updated rules for reserving persons liable for military service, which will be in effect until February 28, 2025. Electronic data exchange between registers and new reporting requirements for employers are being introduced.
Banks in the UK, Turkey, UAE, Hungary and Thailand are cutting back on their cooperation with Russia following new US sanctions. Banks stop servicing Gazprombank's UnionPay cards.
Rustem Umerov holds meetings with partners to obtain new air defense systems. Zelenskyy orders to strengthen defense against new missile threats after Dnipro strike.
The President commented on the cancellation of the parliamentary session due to the threat of shelling of the government quarter. He emphasized that all state structures should work without air alert.
Unidentified drones attacked the Kapustin Yar training ground in Astrakhan Oblast, from where Russia launched a new ballistic missile at the Dnipro River. At least two UAVs hit site 105 of the range, causing a fire.
