Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russia has deployed 12,000 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region and is teaching them modern methods of war. The president of Ukraine warns about the threat of transferring military knowledge to the DPRK.
The president of Ukraine recognized the lack of military forces for the liberation of all occupied territories, including Crimea. He stressed the need for diplomatic solutions, provided that there is sufficient force to deter Russian aggression.
Germany will provide Ukraine with defense equipment worth 650 million euros in December. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kiev for the first time since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.
The program "support" received more than 2. 1 million applications for the payment of 1000 UAH for the first day of work. The funds can be spent on utilities, medicines, tickets and books, or transferred to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The president explained that the request for the introduction of Allied troops will lead to the loss of half of the support of partners. The EU is currently only considering sending military instructors.
The president of Ukraine has warned that freezing the conflict will lead to Putin's return in a few years. Zelensky outlined the conditions for starting the negotiation process with the participation of the EU and NATO.
Starting next month, the EU will allocate 1. 5 billion euros each month for a year from frozen Russian assets.
The president said that Ukraine will not agree to NATO membership without the occupied territories. Zelensky stressed that the 5th amendment will not be able to operate during the war on the entire territory of Ukraine.
The president named the United States, Germany and Hungary among the skeptical countries about inviting Ukraine to join NATO. Zelensky is awaiting recommendations from the Alliance's foreign ministers at a meeting on December 3-4.
During the first hours of the Winter support program, 1. 1 million applications for the payment of UAH 1,000 were received, including 300 thousand for children. UAH 15 billion will be allocated for the implementation of the program in 2024-2025.
Volodymyr Zelensky met with the newly elected president of the European Council Antonio Costa in Kyiv. The leaders discussed European and global affairs, as well as issues of peace and support for Ukraine.
The Winter support program is funded from the 2024 budget, and 870,000 applications have already been submitted. However, the petition against the payment of 1000 UAH gained the necessary votes, the Ukrainians offer to send funds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the first 10 months of 2024, 60,000 desertion cases were opened, which is twice as many as in the previous two years. The main reasons are the lack of rotation and exhaustion of military personnel on the front line.
The program "Winter support" has been launched with the payment of 1000 UAH through "Diya". UAH 5 billion will be allocated for the program this year, although the petition against it has already received 25 thousand votes.
During the week, the Russian federation fired more than 500 aerial bombs, almost 660 drones and 120 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Canada announced the delivery of American-made air defense systems to Ukraine.
Ukraine has launched the program " Winter support "with the payment of 1000 UAH through"action". The program will be valid from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, and funds can be spent on utilities, medicine, and other needs.
The president of Ukraine is building a strategy for relations with potential US President Trump. Zelensky is trying to make sure that Putin is responsible for the failure of peace talks.
The United States has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 7 725 million. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Luxembourg also provide additional support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The president of Ukraine agreed to an interview with Lex Friedman, whose conversations on YouTube have more than 800 million views. The meeting will take place in Ukraine with a podcaster who interviewed Trump and Musk.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.
In the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions, the enemy carried out about 70 attacks. Ukrainian defenders have repelled most of the attacks, and fighting continues in some areas.
In Ukraine, on December 1, there will be blackout schedules for the population from 13:00 to 22:00. For industry and businesses, restrictions will apply from 08:00 to 13:00.
Iceland is holding early parliamentary elections today after the collapse of the ruling coalition. About 270,000 voters will elect 63 deputies, and the results of voting are expected overnight.
President Zelensky said that a strong Ukraine is the only chance to prevent Russia's war with Europe. According to him, Putin can attack NATO countries if Ukraine is forced to make an unprofitable peace.
The president of Ukraine announced the possibility of ending the war in 2025 with the support of the United States and Europe. To do this, it is necessary to create powerful pressure on Russia through the strengthening of Ukraine.
The president said that out of the 10 planned Brigades, the West fully equipped only 2. 5. Zelensky responded to calls to reduce the mobilization age, noting the lack of weapons for existing units.
The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.
The official publication published the law on raising taxes. The document will come into force on December 1.
The president of Ukraine commented on the telephone conversation between the German Chancellor and Putin. Zelensky explained why such contacts can open a "Pandora's box" in an attempt to end the war.
Zelensky reported on the first success of F16 in Ukraine - the destruction of seven cruise missiles that flew at civilian targets. The Netherlands is transferring the last 14 F-16 fighters to Ukraine after 45 years of Service.