Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President held a meeting on creating economic and social incentives for the return of citizens to Ukraine. It is planned to discuss systemic solutions with representatives of Ukrainian business.

The President of Ukraine has appointed Yuriy Vitrenko as Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna by Decree No. 881/2024. This appointment is part of a large-scale diplomatic reshuffle in Ukrainian missions abroad.

The head of the UGCC said that the Pope's immediate plans do not include a visit to Ukraine in 2025. However, Francis may announce his arrival a month before the visit, as he “likes to make surprises.

The Presidential Administration is preparing to talk to Ukrainian business representatives about systemic solutions for the economy. They will discuss the return of Ukrainians and the creation of economic incentives for working in Ukraine.

Putin said that in 2021 Biden proposed to postpone Ukraine's accession to NATO for 10-15 years. The Russian dictator replied that it makes no difference to Russia whether it is now or in 10 years.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Serbia have a telephone conversation to discuss the development of bilateral relations and coordination of efforts on the path to the EU. Serbia provides financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine, but refrains from sanctions against Russia.

The President noted the effectiveness of long-range strikes on military targets in Russia. He thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the GUR and the intelligence service for the accuracy of their strikes on the enemy's military infrastructure.

On December 27, Ukraine will face power cuts due to the aftermath of the December 25 attack. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., half-time blackouts will be applied to households.

Slovakian Prime Minister Fico suggested that Russia hold talks with Ukraine on the territory of his country. Putin said that Russia was not against such a proposal.

The President of Ukraine awarded the military with the Golden Stars of Heroes of Ukraine and Crosses of Military Merit. The award ceremony took place the day after Christmas.

Beta testing of the Mriya educational app has been completed in Ukrainian schools, where teachers have given 560,000 marks. Fedorov announced the expansion of the app's functionality to preschool education and universities by 2025.

The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 86 UAH/USD and 43.51 UAH/€. In exchange offices and banks, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.82-42.34, and the euro at UAH 43.60-44.20.

President Zelenskyy talks with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan will provide Ukraine with $3 billion from frozen Russian assets and additional assistance for energy equipment.

EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.

The President of Ukraine took part in the Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony together with the rabbis of Ukraine. The event was attended by chief rabbis from different cities of the country, and the menorah was presented by the President of Argentina.

The President of Ukraine and his wife visited the Alekseenko family, which is raising 10 foster children, and handed them the keys to their new home. The house was built as part of the Address of Childhood project by the Olena Zelenska Foundation.

Almost the entire island zone of the Dnipro River in Kherson region is under the fire control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Every day, the occupiers make 5-7 attempts to land on the islands, including Kozatsky Island, but without success.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. They discussed Russian shelling, assistance and the DPRK's participation in the war against Ukraine.

British and U. S. diplomats condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, during which 184 missiles and drones were fired. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 113 targets, but due to damage to power facilities, power supply restrictions were tightened.

The President of Ukraine handed over 30 certificates for apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers. The housing was provided to representatives of various branches of the military, the National Guard and the Border Guard Service.

The President signed laws on combating bribery of foreign officials and liability of legal entities for corruption. The documents are an important step toward Ukraine's membership in the OECD.

Zelenskyy signs a law postponing the date of the tax increase for individual entrepreneurs from October 1 to January 1, 2025. The military tax will increase to 5%, and separate rates will be set for individual entrepreneurs of groups I-IV.

The RF carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas, launching over 70 missiles and 100 drones. Air defense shot down over 50 missiles and a significant portion of the drones, but there are hits and power outages in the regions.

An 18-year-old orphanage inmate from Kherson region committed suicide after being illegally taken to Russia. The Prosecutor General's Office has launched a war crime investigation into the death of the Ukrainian teenager.

The President of Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas and emphasized the importance of unity. In his address, he emphasized that Ukrainians want to live peacefully on their land, to see the sun and Christmas stars instead of missiles.

President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Christmas Eve. The parties discussed support for Ukraine and the possibility of achieving a just peace by 2025.

In 2022, during the retreat from Kherson, Russian troops abducted 48 children under the age of three. Most of the children were taken to Crimea, while the rest were deported to Russia.

The government approved the NSDC's plan to preserve the national identity of Ukrainians in Russia and on the lands historically inhabited by them. The plan envisages collecting evidence of crimes, countering propaganda, and covering Ukrainian history in educational programs.

President Zelenskyy held talks with Angolan President João Lorenzo. The parties discussed the development of bilateral relations and agreed on a possible visit of the Angolan leader to Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine found a notebook of a North Korean mercenary in the Kursk region with a greeting to a friend. In the note, soldier Gyong Hong-jong congratulates his friend on his birthday while on the territory of the Russian Federation.