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The government of Estonia will not force Ukrainian men living in the country to return to Ukraine to serve in the Armed Forces.

Russian troops shelled Nikopol and several settlements in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, damaging infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss defense cooperation, joint ventures, and peacekeeping efforts. They also discussed the purchase of Polish weapons and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

In Rivne, a drunk driver drove into oncoming traffic and collided with a Honda Odyssey, injuring two people; a pre-trial investigation is underway. The driver of the Renault Duster had a blood alcohol content of 0.63 ppm.

Ukrainian law enforcement has registered almost 250,000 people in the war crimes database, including Russian soldiers and collaborators, and opened more than 105,000 criminal cases for war crimes.

During an air raid in Kyiv, the ceiling of a shelter with children in it collapsed due to a pipe burst; no one was injured. Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Timur Tkachenko said that an investigation is underway.

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, warns that Germany should prepare for a Cold War-like situation and be ready for a potential conflict.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, called for the resumption of fair trade competition with Ukraine.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is set to present a new aid package for Ukraine and reaffirms Poland's commitment to thwarting Putin's military goals in Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is preparing a new reservation system for persons liable for military service, with the developments on electronic reservation sent for approval, while personal reservation continues.

Ukrainian National Guardsmen from the Spartan Special Forces successfully shot down an enemy Lancet drone using AK-74 rifles in Zaporizhzhia, despite the difficulty of hitting such targets with small arms. The drone was destroyed before it reached the target, falling 30 meters away.

Ukraine has experienced a significant boost in its book industry: book circulation has increased by 203%, and 270 new publishing entities were added to the State Register in 2023.

Mykola Solsky discussed with the new Minister of Agriculture of Poland Czeslaw Adam Sierkerski cooperation in solving agricultural problems, hoping for a future personal meeting to resolve common issues.

As of December 22, according to the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine, 3,800 civilians have been tortured by the occupiers, and many cases are under investigation. An international mechanism should be established to release them and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative set of coins in the shape of bells for the song "Shchedryk. " The reverse of the central coin features a stylized composition of the first performance of "Shchedryk" by a choir in 1922,

Four emaciated and stressed animals rescued from Donetsk region were transported to the Kyiv Zoo, which provided a well-equipped environment for their rehabilitation.

The German Minister of Justice said that Ukraine's plan to mobilize its citizens in Germany would have no practical consequences, emphasizing the constitutional right not to serve against one's will.

A 60-year-old woman is killed and two others are injured when a 5-ton Christmas tree falls in the city of Audenarde, Belgium; the investigation is ongoing.

Who is Kirill Kernes and why his desire for profit plays into the Kremlin's hands.

The Pentagon's commitment to allocate the remaining $1 billion for Ukraine's defense includes support from Congress for additional funds, with a focus on urgent weapons needs. Pentagon spokesman Ryder said that support for Ukraine also helps to replenish U.S. defense stockpiles.

Kyrylo Kernes, the son of former Kharkiv mayor Hennadiy Kernes, reportedly meets regularly in Vienna with Yevhen Muraiev, leader of the banned pro-Russian Nashi party. Muraiev is charged with treason and faces up to 15 years in prison.

Between November and December 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces implemented seven more NATO standards, focusing on areas such as naval communications and fuel quality, bringing the total to 301 standards integrated into NATO interoperability.

The wreckage of the downed Shahid drones in Kyiv caused fires and damage to buildings in three districts, two people were injured. UNN published footage of the aftermath of the drone crash in Solomyansky district, filmed from a quadcopter.

Hundreds of Ukrainians have started their own businesses, including bread baking and eco-farming, thanks to the Make Your Own business idea competition organized by MHP-Community, despite the ongoing military challenges. The winners received funding to implement their innovative projects focused on community needs. A total of 80 business ideas were supported.

Debris from a Russian drone damaged three private houses in Kyiv region, one of which caught fire but was quickly extinguished; no casualties were reported.

In Kyiv, water supply has been restored to Derevlianska Street and traffic has been partially reopened after an accident at a water supply line.

Odesa air defense shot down three drones; the debris hit a grain storage facility, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished without injuries. Drone debris also hit Kyiv, hitting buildings and causing a fire.

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 of 28 Russian Shahed drones launched on December 22.

Kyiv region was not affected by the night shelling, but three private houses were damaged, and air defense was activated. No casualties were reported.

Two restored crosses were installed on the domes of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv as part of the urgent restoration of seven rusted crosses that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.