Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack in the Kursk region, and two more clashes are ongoing. Over the last day, 72 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas.

Zelenskyy announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria and cooperation in international organizations. Ukraine also plans to double its agricultural exports to Lebanon, which currently stand at $400 million.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation in Donetsk, Kursk, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions. Most of the attacks are on the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces are successfully repelling the enemy.

Ukrainian officials refuse to talk about pressure from the United States on peace talks with Russia.

The President of Ukraine expressed condolences after the terrorist attack in New Orleans, where a truck drove into a crowd of people. The attack killed 10 people and injured 35.

Canada has begun its presidency of the G7, and Ukraine looks forward to establishing a just peace in 2025. Zelenskyy noted Canada's important role as an active ally in the fight for Ukraine's independence.

Each law enforcement agency in Ukraine plans to establish a human rights unit. The military ombudsman's office will have a staff of 150 people and three territorial offices.

Olha Reshetilova reported that the main tool of the military ombudsman will be the consideration of complaints. The ombudsman will work exclusively with active servicemembers.

Presidential Ombudsman Olga Reshetylova stated that there is no established system of DNA sampling for military service. She also announced the preparation of a draft law on a military ombudsman.

On the night of January 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 attack drones. Thanks to the effective work of air defense and mobile teams, most of the UAVs were destroyed, but there were casualties and injuries in Kyiv.

On New Year's Eve, Russia attacked Ukraine with 111 attack UAVs, most of which were shot down. The attack on Kyiv left one person dead and seven wounded, including two pregnant women.

In March 2025, Ukraine will index pensions by 13-17%. The minimum increase will be UAH 100, the maximum will be UAH 1,500, and pensioners aged 70-80 will receive an additional UAH 300-570.

The Verkhovna Rada has approved Ukraine's defense budget for 2025 in the amount of UAH 2. 22 trillion. The Ministry of Defense will receive the most funds - UAH 1.57 trillion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs - UAH 438 billion, and the National Guard - UAH 161 billion.

Starting from January 1, 2025, new requirements for the form and content of fiscal receipts will be introduced. Sellers will be fined 100% of the value of the goods sold for issuing old-style receipts.

President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.

In the President's New Year's address, the launch of the Sapsan missile was demonstrated for the first time. Zelenskyy spoke about the production of Ukrainian missiles and drones, including one million UAVs a year.

The President of Ukraine expressed confidence that the new American president will be able to stop the aggression of the terrorist country. Zelenskyy emphasized the impossibility of “zeroing out” Russia's crimes and the need for a just peace.

The President of Ukraine called the year 2024 “won and free” and addressed the nation with a New Year's greeting. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of unity and stressed the desire for a just peace and victory.

The President signed Law No. 12104, which grants the right to defer mobilization to civilians who have been captured by Russia. The law also applies to people whose close relatives are missing.

Andriy Tupikov has been appointed the new head of the SBU's Counterintelligence Department by Presidential decree. Tupikov is a major in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a holder of the Order of Danylo Halytskyi for courage in the defense of Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his return home after the fight with Tyson Fury. The meeting took place on December 31, and the boxer plans to resume training only at the end of April.

The second meeting of the Technology Council discussed strengthening air defense and domestic arms production. The President spoke about system solutions for missile defense and the development of the defense industry.

Producers of alcohol and bioethanol will pay a guaranteed tax on the maximum possible production volume. The law will remain in force until Ukraine joins the EU or until 2030.

The head of the GUR refused to comment on the impact of the operation in Kursk region on the situation at the front. Budanov confirmed that Russia is capable of continuing the war at the current level.

Elon Musk ironically commented on the news of an additional $2. 5 billion in US aid to Ukraine. The billionaire sarcastically supported the comment about Zelenskyy's “biggest money theft”.

President Zelenskyy appointed Olha Reshetylova as Ukraine's first military ombudsman. She is a co-founder of the Come Back Alive Foundation and heads the Media Initiative for Human Rights.

Philip Pronin has become the new head of the State Financial Monitoring Service, replacing Ihor Cherkasky. Prior to that, Pronin headed the Poltava RMA and worked for ARMA.

President Zelenskyy announced a simplified mechanism for obtaining officer ranks for military personnel with combat experience. This decision is aimed at modernizing the army and implementing the experience of the current war.

A poll on the priorities of the military ombudsman will be conducted on the Army+ platform. President Zelenskyy appointed human rights activist Olha Reshetylova to this position, who will prepare a draft law.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Roman Mashovets from the position of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. The corresponding decree No. 889/2024 has already been signed.