Kiev is ready to sign an agreement with the USA on joint development of mineral resources after revising the terms. The USA has waived its claim for the right to $500bn of potential revenue, now 50% of the profit will be invested in Ukrainian projects.
“Naftogaz will receive funding from Norway to purchase gas through the EBRD. The funds are part of a larger aid package to support Ukraine's energy security.
The ARMA temporarily suspended the inspection of Alakor City LLC due to complaints to the AMCU regarding the tender for the management of the Gulliver shopping center. In addition, the agency found information about the company's possible ties to Russia and Poroshenko's entourage.
A journalistic investigation revealed millions of dollars worth of real estate registered to the uncle of Deputy Minister of Justice Andriy Haichenko. The property includes elite apartments, houses, and land plots acquired during Haichenko's tenure at the Ministry of Justice.
About 31. 5 million people live on the government-controlled territory of Ukraine. The demographic losses due to the war amount to 10 million, of whom 4.5 million have left the country, one third of them are under 18.
The Supreme Court ordered the contractor to return UAH 139 million received as interest on the deposit to the Kyiv budget. The company placed the funds allocated for the construction of the Vynohradar subway on deposit.
Ryanair plans to carry 2 million passengers in the first six weeks after opening the skies in Ukraine. The company intends to open bases in Kyiv and Lviv, increasing passenger traffic to 5 million within a year or two.
The European Union has offered Ukraine a deal on mining that does not compete with the US. European Commissioner Stefan Sejourne said that future cooperation would be “mutually beneficial.
Five women from Poltava Oblast have applied for state-funded training as tractor drivers. The program allows Ukrainian women to master 31 traditionally male-dominated professions.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's needs for recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion by 2034. The housing sector, transport, and energy were the most affected, with direct losses of $176 billion.
The SBI is investigating former acting head of the State Tax Service, Tetyana Kiriyenko, for failing to comply with a court order. She faces up to 8 years in prison and a ban on holding certain positions.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 213 Shahed drones and 7 X-101 cruise missiles. Air defense forces shot down 133 UAVs and 6 missiles, with damage in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
In 2024, 189 offenses related to animal cruelty were recorded in Ukraine, of which 46 cases were sent to court. Most cases were registered in Kyiv, Poltava and Dnipro regions.
France is ready to use its nuclear deterrence to defend Europe and may deploy nuclear fighters in Germany. This is happening against the backdrop of US threats to withdraw its troops from the continent and statements about a possible peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, the air raid lasted for almost 8 hours during the night. Air defense forces shot down an enemy UAV over the Holosiivskyi district, the wreckage fell in a forest park area, with no casualties or damage.
The Kyiv Metro is gradually resuming train traffic after the air raid alert at intervals of 4-6 minutes on different lines. There are crowds at the stations, and the subway is working to normalize traffic.
Calm winter weather with partly cloudy skies and minimal precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from +8°C in Lviv to -8°C in the eastern regions, with no precipitation in most areas.
In Kyiv, the level of suspended particles in the air has increased due to unfavorable weather conditions. Experts recommend limiting outdoor activities and taking protective measures.
On February 25, 1918, the Ukrainian Central Rada approved the Trident as the emblem of the Ukrainian People's Republic. The decision was made in Korosten, when Kyiv was under the occupation of Bolshevik Russia.
As a result of shelling in Obukhiv district of Kyiv, a 44-year-old woman was wounded and received a cut wound to her leg. A private house and outbuildings in Obukhiv and Fastiv districts were damaged.
Air defense forces are activated in Kyiv region during an air alert. Local authorities are urging people to stay in shelters and not to record the work of the defense forces.
An air raid alert has been issued in the capital due to the approach of enemy attack UAVs. Residents of Kyiv are urged to immediately go to the nearest shelters and stay there until the alert ends.
The heads of state of the North Baltic Eight held talks in Kyiv on security and European integration. During the three years of war, the allies provided Ukraine with 26 billion euros in military aid.
Explosions are heard in the capital, and air defense forces are operating in the Darnytsia district due to the threat of enemy drones. The Air Force has warned of the danger, and air defense is also active in Zaporizhzhia region.
The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries announced increased military assistance to Ukraine and support for its membership in NATO. They also reaffirmed their support for Ukraine's European integration and emphasized the importance of holding Russia accountable.
The air quality in Kyiv has normalized after the morning deterioration. All stationary monitoring points record low levels of pollution with indices ranging from 26 to 49.
The MP calls on law enforcement officers to investigate a scheme to withdraw about $3 million from Russia's Alfa-Bank to circumvent sanctions.
In the Kyiv region, 123 schools and 27 kindergartens switched to distance learning due to the increase in the incidence of SARS and flu. Over the week, the number of sick students increased by 4,025, and preschoolers by 646 cases.
The French Minister of European Affairs stated the need for Europe's participation in peace negotiations in Ukraine. Haddad emphasized the importance of military support and guaranteeing long-term peace.
Kyiv authorities are negotiating with the military to restore traffic from the left to the right bank of the Southern Bridge. The final decision depends on the military and the city's Defense Council.
