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On December 20, a new checkpoint on the border with Poland will open: how it will work

On December 20, a new checkpoint on the border with Poland will open: how it will work

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Power outages due to bad weather in 16 regions, despite the absence of outages electricity should be saved - Ukrenergo

Power outages due to bad weather in 16 regions, despite the absence of outages electricity should be saved - Ukrenergo

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Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

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Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries amid shortages: situation in the power system

Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries amid shortages: situation in the power system

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Ukrzaliznytsia launches 2 new railway routes with the EU

Ukrzaliznytsia launches 2 new railway routes with the EU

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17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

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Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries: what is happening in the power system after the massive Russian attack

Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries: what is happening in the power system after the massive Russian attack

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Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

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Russian attack damages power facilities in several regions, three stages of outage schedule are applied simultaneously - Ukrenergo

Russian attack damages power facilities in several regions, three stages of outage schedule are applied simultaneously - Ukrenergo

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Moldova declares state of emergency for 60 days due to possible energy crisis

Moldova declares state of emergency for 60 days due to possible energy crisis

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Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area

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Almost froze to death in the mountains in 12-degree weather: how a tourist from Kyiv was rescued in Zakarpattia

Almost froze to death in the mountains in 12-degree weather: how a tourist from Kyiv was rescued in Zakarpattia

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Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

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Nine settlements in the Odesa region were left without electricity due to bad weather, electricity consumption remains at a high level - Ukrenergo

Nine settlements in the Odesa region were left without electricity due to bad weather, electricity consumption remains at a high level - Ukrenergo

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Bulgaria plans to create a parliamentary commission to collect evidence of Russian influence on the country

Bulgaria plans to create a parliamentary commission to collect evidence of Russian influence on the country

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A bridge is to be built across the Tisa River on the border with Romania - the Cabinet of Ministers

A bridge is to be built across the Tisa River on the border with Romania - the Cabinet of Ministers

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Due to bad weather, there are power outages in four regions, Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly

Due to bad weather, there are power outages in four regions, Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly

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Woman's passport, man's appearance: border guards detain a fugitive who tried to cross the border

Woman's passport, man's appearance: border guards detain a fugitive who tried to cross the border

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Austria lifts veto on Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen area

Austria lifts veto on Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen area

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Romania's largest Christmas tree snapped due to strong winds

Romania's largest Christmas tree snapped due to strong winds

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The need for savings and slightly less imports: what is happening in the energy system

The need for savings and slightly less imports: what is happening in the energy system

The Ministry of Energy reports importing 11,015 MWh of electricity from 5 neighboring countries. Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than 88,000 consumers after the shelling.

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Which checkpoints on the Ukrainian border have the longest queues: the situation in the morning

Which checkpoints on the Ukrainian border have the longest queues: the situation in the morning

On Ukraine's western borders, there are queues at all checkpoints, with the longest at Krakivets-Korchova. Over the past day, 102,000 people crossed the border, 55,000 of whom left Ukraine.

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Electricity consumption fell due to warming, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption fell due to warming, but the deficit remains - Ukrenergo

Due to the warming weather, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 1. 8% compared to the previous day. Nevertheless, the power grid remains undercapacity and imports from 5 countries continue.

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In Zakarpattia, two border guards crossed the border and did not return to duty - journalist

In Zakarpattia, two border guards crossed the border and did not return to duty - journalist

Two soldiers from Sumy region crossed the border while on duty in Zakarpattia and did not return. Their colleague was fined 17,000 hryvnias for negligence of duty.

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Electricity consumption is at the same level, imports from 5 countries continue amid shortages - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption is at the same level, imports from 5 countries continue amid shortages - Ukrenergo

Ukraine's power grid remains in a significant capacity deficit after 12 massive attacks. Electricity is imported from 5 countries with a total volume of 10,422 MWh.

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Russian Foreign Ministry threatens over gas crisis in Transnistria

Russian Foreign Ministry threatens over gas crisis in Transnistria

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the “protection of citizens” in Transnistria due to the possible termination of gas supplies through Ukraine. Moldova accuses Moscow of gas blackmail and is looking for alternative supply routes.

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Romanian border guards find the body of a drowned man in the Tisza

Romanian border guards find the body of a drowned man in the Tisza

Romanian border guards found the body of a 39-year-old man from Kyiv region in the Tisza River near the village of Bedevlia. The deceased was probably the victim of organizers of illegal border crossings.

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Imports from 5 countries and the need for savings: what is happening in the power system

Imports from 5 countries and the need for savings: what is happening in the power system

Ukraine still needs to rationalize electricity consumption throughout the day. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are projected to total almost 17 thousand MWh.

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NATO has taken over coordination of military aid to Kiev instead of the U.S. - mass media

NATO has taken over coordination of military aid to Kiev instead of the U.S. - mass media

NATO has officially accepted the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine from the United States through the new NSATU mission in Wiesbaden. The mission will include 700 personnel with bases in Belgium, Poland and Romania.

War •  • 18977 views
European Commission launches investigation against TikTok over suspicions of manipulation during the Romanian elections

European Commission launches investigation against TikTok over suspicions of manipulation during the Romanian elections

The European Commission has launched an official investigation against TikTok for violating the law on digital services during the Romanian elections. The platform is suspected of promoting a pro-Russian candidate through fake accounts.

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On December 20, a new checkpoint on the border with Poland will open: how it will work

On December 20, a new checkpoint on the border with Poland will open: how it will work

A new checkpoint, Nyzhankovychi - Malkhovychi, will be opened on the Ukrainian-Polish border for passenger and freight transport. The opening of the checkpoint should reduce the load on existing checkpoints and expand export opportunities.

Society •  • 15033 views
Power outages due to bad weather in 16 regions, despite the absence of outages electricity should be saved - Ukrenergo

Power outages due to bad weather in 16 regions, despite the absence of outages electricity should be saved - Ukrenergo

Almost 400 settlements in 16 regions of Ukraine are without power due to the weather. Despite the absence of outage schedules, Ukrenergo urges to save electricity from 8:00 to 22:00.

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Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

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Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries amid shortages: situation in the power system

Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries amid shortages: situation in the power system

The Ukrainian power grid remains in a significant power deficit after 12 massive attacks by Russia. To compensate for the deficit, electricity is imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 21,226 MWh.

Society •  • 18218 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches 2 new railway routes with the EU

Ukrzaliznytsia launches 2 new railway routes with the EU

Two new rail routes from Kyiv to the capitals of Hungary and Slovakia were launched. The new connections should relieve congestion on the Warsaw route and improve logistics links with the EU.

Society •  • 39906 views
17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

17-year-old Odesa resident wins bronze medal at international figure skating competition

Mark Kulish took third place at the Edusport Trophy competition in Romania with 143. 29 points. After the short program, the athlete was fourth, but thanks to his high score in the free skate, he moved up to third place.

Sports •  • 18917 views
Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries: what is happening in the power system after the massive Russian attack

Outage schedules and imports from 5 countries: what is happening in the power system after the massive Russian attack

Following the December 13 Russian missile and drone attack, Ukraine has introduced blackout schedules. It is planned to import 15,898 MWh of electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova.

Society •  • 51728 views
Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium announces increase in NATO Rapid Reaction Force: what is the country preparing for

Belgium plans to increase the number of troops in NATO to 1,500 in 2025. The country will also send F-16s to Iceland and return troops to the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

War •  • 104005 views
Russian attack damages power facilities in several regions, three stages of outage schedule are applied simultaneously - Ukrenergo

Russian attack damages power facilities in several regions, three stages of outage schedule are applied simultaneously - Ukrenergo

As a result of the 12th massive missile and drone attack by the Russian Federation, power facilities in several regions of Ukraine were damaged. The weather left 198 settlements in 5 regions without electricity.

Society •  • 16311 views
Moldova declares state of emergency for 60 days due to possible energy crisis

Moldova declares state of emergency for 60 days due to possible energy crisis

The Moldovan parliament introduced a 60-day state of emergency due to the threat of gas supplies to Transnistria being cut off in 2025. The country remains energy vulnerable due to its dependence on the Kuchurgan power plant.

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Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area

The EU Council has decided to abolish controls at the land borders with Bulgaria and Romania as of January 1, 2025. The countries have already been part of the Schengen area by air and sea since March 2024.

Society •  • 17903 views
Almost froze to death in the mountains in 12-degree weather: how a tourist from Kyiv was rescued in Zakarpattia

Almost froze to death in the mountains in 12-degree weather: how a tourist from Kyiv was rescued in Zakarpattia

In Zakarpattia, rescuers found and rescued a 37-year-old tourist from Kyiv who got lost in the mountains. The man with suspected frostbite was handed over to doctors.

Society •  • 17457 views
Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Ukraine warns Europe about Russia's massive hybrid offensive

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on European countries to unite against Russia's hybrid attacks. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering threats ranging from cyberattacks to disinformation.

War •  • 18115 views
Nine settlements in the Odesa region were left without electricity due to bad weather, electricity consumption remains at a high level - Ukrenergo

Nine settlements in the Odesa region were left without electricity due to bad weather, electricity consumption remains at a high level - Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at a high level, with hourly outages being implemented. Due to the weather, 9 settlements in the Odesa region have been left without power, and energy imports continue from 5 countries.

Society •  • 17595 views
Bulgaria plans to create a parliamentary commission to collect evidence of Russian influence on the country

Bulgaria plans to create a parliamentary commission to collect evidence of Russian influence on the country

Bulgarian lawmakers plan to set up a commission to investigate Russian influence in the country. A network of 51 companies in Plovdiv has been identified that generate hundreds of millions of impressions of pro-Russian content in social networks every day.

News of the World •  • 17779 views
A bridge is to be built across the Tisa River on the border with Romania - the Cabinet of Ministers

A bridge is to be built across the Tisa River on the border with Romania - the Cabinet of Ministers

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement with Romania to build a road bridge across the Tisza River. The new logistics hub will connect the Bila Tserkva and Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoints to speed up the movement of people and goods.

Society •  • 17136 views
Due to bad weather, there are power outages in four regions, Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly

Due to bad weather, there are power outages in four regions, Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly

In Ukraine, 66 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to weather conditions. Electricity consumption increased by 2.8% compared to the previous day, and a significant power shortage remains.

Society •  • 16700 views
Woman's passport, man's appearance: border guards detain a fugitive who tried to cross the border

Woman's passport, man's appearance: border guards detain a fugitive who tried to cross the border

At a railroad checkpoint to Poland, border guards detained a 25-year-old man who was trying to travel abroad with a woman's passport. The offender also presented a fake gender reassignment certificate.

Society •  • 18997 views
Austria lifts veto on Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen area

Austria lifts veto on Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen area

Austria lifted its veto on the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area. The decision was made after a significant reduction in illegal border crossings from 70,000 to 4,000 cases.

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Romania's largest Christmas tree snapped due to strong winds

Romania's largest Christmas tree snapped due to strong winds

A 29-meter Christmas tree weighing 17 tons fell in the Romanian city of Brasov due to strong winds. There were no injuries, local authorities plan to restore the festive decoration of the city.

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