Poland

The Polish government plans to increase electricity production for Ukraine due to a possible suspension of supplies from Slovakia. Bratislava threatens to stop exports because of Ukraine's refusal to transit Russian gas.

Telegram channels of Russian state media have become inaccessible in European countries due to violations of local laws. The blocking affected RIA Novosti, RT, Rossiya 1 and other channels in seven European countries.

Israel's Attorney General initiates an investigation into Sarah Netanyahu on suspicion of obstruction of justice. She is accused of putting pressure on witnesses and intimidating prosecutors in her husband's corruption case.

The Cabinet of Ministers has determined the list of goods subject to export licensing in 2025. Quotas for sugar and poultry exports and restrictions on grain exports to five EU countries were established.

Ukraine and Poland have established the process of exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy on a mutual basis. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi confirmed that cooperation on this issue is progressing at a normal pace.

The Moldovan parliament has adopted the National Defense Strategy for 2024-2034, which recognizes Russia as the main threat. The document envisages an increase in defense spending and integration into EU military structures.

Ukrainian wines are rapidly integrating into the global gastronomic culture due to their high quality and naturalness. The products are exported to many countries and appear on the menus of well-known international restaurants.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved strategies for reforming psychoneurological institutions until 2034 and developing border infrastructure until 2030. Both documents are part of the Ukraine Facility Plan.

On Christmas Day, 68,000 people crossed the border on December 25, which is significantly less than in previous days. Border guards note the highest passenger traffic dynamics during martial law during the New Year holidays.

The SBGS reports a decrease in attempts to illegally cross the border from August to December 2023. Most violations are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova, and the least - with Poland.

Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered 8 new drives for the reactors of the Rivne NPP despite the russian attacks. The company also supplied a special 173-meter-long protective cable and 76 drives.

Two backpacks with cocaine worth more than $1. 1 million were found near the Canadian border in Washington state. Patrol officers found 30 packages of a white substance in Linden Forest Park.

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.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that a Russian missile violated her country's airspace during the Christmas holidays. The missile flew in the direction of Chernivtsi, and Poland activated its air force in response to the massive attack.

The Polish Air Force has activated combat aircraft and air defense systems due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine. The measures are aimed at protecting the territories adjacent to Ukraine.

The Avdiivka Humanitarian Hub “VPOraisemo” has been launched in Brovary to help IDPs from Donetsk region. The hub will provide humanitarian and counseling assistance, including social protection, pensions and legal services.

Moldova will be able to use the unused part of the 2,100 MW quota for electricity imports from the EU shared with Ukraine. The country plans to import 400 MW through Romanian power lines to cover the deficit on the Right Bank.

Electricity consumption remains high due to lower temperatures. Due to weather conditions, two settlements in Kyiv region are without power, and energy is imported from five countries.

Border guards have recorded the highest number of border crossings during martial law - 150-154 thousand people per day. In the morning, there are no queues to leave Ukraine, and the border with Moldova is the least busy.

The pharmaceutical community opposed the amendments to the draft law No. 11493 because of the risks to the industry. Experts warn of possible problems with the availability of medicines and a significant increase in the price of drugs.

Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed support for Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and her European aspirations. He supported holding new parliamentary elections in Georgia in accordance with OSCE recommendations.

The Polish Trade Inspection banned 22 tons of Ukrainian wheat due to low protein content. The import of 200 tons of rice from Myanmar was also banned due to the presence of pests.

The first group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers from Poland has arrived in Ukraine. The next volunteers will sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine on January 10, 2025, and will undergo training at a training ground.

At the Polish border crossing points Korczowa and Medyka, there is an accumulation of traffic heading to Ukraine. Passenger traffic in Lviv region increased by 25% during the pre-Christmas period.

The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered 5 candidates for the presidential election to be held on January 26, 2025. Western countries have already announced that they will not recognize the results of the upcoming elections due to the undemocratic nature of the process.

Advisor to the Presidential Administration Serhiy Leshchenko said that negotiations to end the war are inevitable, but Ukraine must be strong in them. The key condition is to receive an invitation to NATO and security guarantees from the United States and Europe.

The deputy head of the Krakivets checkpoint organized a scheme to illegally cross the border with Poland. He helped people with fake disability certificates to bypass the queue and pass a simplified check.

The Energy Ministry reports an increase in electricity imports to 9259 MWh from five neighboring countries. Power companies restored electricity supply to 14511 consumers after the shelling.

The longest queues are observed at the Polish border at the Ustyluh-Zosin and Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoints. There are no queues at the borders with Romania and Moldova.

The Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland announces his readiness to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu under an ICC warrant.