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The Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border has resumed the passage of trucks. Polish strikers ended their blockade of the checkpoint in the evening.

Czeslaw Sekerski met with farmers at the Medyka-Szegyni checkpoint who are blocking truck traffic. The Minister stated his intention to protect the safety of Polish agricultural products.

The European Commission has announced the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to be presented next week. The package will not contain economic restrictions, but will expand the blacklist of individuals and companies.

At the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, Polish protesters have resumed blocking the movement of freight transport for 48 hours. There are about 10 trucks in line to enter Ukraine.

At the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, Polish farmers have started blocking the movement of trucks weighing more than 3. 5 tons. Only one truck per hour is allowed to pass in the direction of Ukraine, while cars are allowed to move without restrictions.

Switzerland has banned exports to a Polish military equipment supplier for violating the law. 645,000 Swiss rounds of ammunition were shipped to Ukraine through a Polish company in violation of the contract.

A protest blockade of freight traffic began at the Polish-Ukrainian border. It was announced that the protesters would allow 1 truck per hour to enter Ukraine and completely block the exit by the end of the year.

An electronic register of the Museum Fund of Ukraine was presented in Kyiv, which has already been joined by more than 300 museums.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Poland increases defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025 amid threats from Russia.

Tomorrow at 9:00 a. m. Polish farmers will start a strike at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. The restrictions will apply only to trucks, allowing one truck per hour to enter Ukraine and completely blocking the exit.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing to visit the residence of the US President-elect to discuss peace talks on Ukraine. European leaders note the constructive dialogue with Trump on the Ukrainian issue.

Due to the bad weather, 325 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine are without power. The power grid is still experiencing a power shortage, with outage schedules from 6:00 to 22:00.

Brovary has a modular town for IDPs for 352 people with full comfort and infrastructure. The town has autonomous power supplies, free Wi-Fi and all the conditions for comfortable living in winter.

Russia has used a new missile against Ukraine that has the characteristics of an intercontinental ballistic missile. President Zelenskyy said that examinations of this weapon are currently underway.

Polish air defense and radar systems returned to normal operation after the Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. No violations of Polish airspace were recorded.

Due to the bad weather, 109 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine are without power. Blackout schedules are in place in 11 regions and Kyiv, and electricity is being imported from 5 countries.

The Polish and allied air forces have raised their aircraft due to another russian attack on facilities in Ukraine. The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has brought all forces and means to the highest state of readiness.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.

According to sources, Russia has developed a document with a plan to eliminate Ukrainian statehood and divide the territory into three zones. The plan envisages the creation of “new regions of Russia,” a pro-Russian quasi-state, and “disputed territories.

The Polish Embassy in Kyiv does not stop working despite the threat of massive air strikes from Russia. Polish diplomats rely on Ukrainian air defense and continue to work as usual.

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.

During a telephone conversation, Poland announced the 45th package of support for Ukraine and the start of work on the next one. The parties discussed European integration and support for Ukraine's accession to NATO.

Ukraine has a single-round blackout schedule from 6:00 to 22:00. Consumption increased by 1.6%, the power system has a significant capacity deficit, and imports from 5 countries continue.

German citizen Nikolai Gaiduk was detained in the kaliningrad region on suspicion of sabotage at energy facilities. It is stated that 0.5 kg of liquid explosives were found in his car.

At a meeting in Warsaw, EU foreign ministers reaffirmed their continued support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen sanctions against russia. Germany will continue to supply drones, and Italy emphasized the importance of financial assistance.

The largest EU member states have expressed their readiness to increase military and financial assistance to Ukraine in case the support from the USA is reduced, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said after a meeting with his European counterparts. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said this after a meeting with his European counterparts.

There are 779. 3 thousand Ukrainians officially employed in Poland, including 406.5 thousand men and 372.7 thousand women. Most Ukrainians are concentrated in the Mazovian Voivodeship - 188.1 thousand people.

The foreign ministers of six leading European countries issued a joint statement on strengthening NATO and supporting Ukraine. They identified eight key areas for countering Russian aggression and strengthening European security.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski announced the readiness of the largest EU countries to provide military and financial support to Ukraine. This could happen if the US cuts aid to Ukraine.

Following a massive attack on the energy infrastructure by Russia, blackout schedules have been introduced. Ukraine imports electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova in the total amount of 4,521 MWh.