Ukraine

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.

As of December 26, 2024, 1520 local budgets out of 1597 have been approved in Ukraine. Volyn, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv regions have approved their budgets in full.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Israel held their first telephone conversation. The parties discussed the threats posed by Russia and Iran's cooperation to Europe and the Middle East.

An agent of the Russian GRU was detained in Rivne, who was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt the supply of ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The offender acted as part of a network and expected to receive 40% of $100,000 for the sabotage.

In 2023, the Ministry of Health purchased 44 units of expensive medical equipment, but as of November 2024, only 2 of them are in operation. The Accounting Chamber has identified systemic problems with the distribution and installation of equipment.

The illusion of transparency and success: why Olena Duma's statement about the ARMA audit raises doubts.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi emphasized that Ukraine needs a comprehensive and just peace based on a 10-point formula.

33 boarding school children from occupied Antratsyt and 40 people from Donetsk, Luhansk and Mariupol were brought to Belarus. The children were brought by the sanctioned Alexey Talay Foundation for “rehabilitation” in sanatoriums.

63 American companies are among the top 100 largest corporations in the world by market value. Nvidia showed the best growth in the Dow Jones for the year - 160%, and Apple reached a capitalization of 3.7 trillion euros.

In 2025, Mars, Mercury, and Venus will be retrograde at different times of the year. The astrologer warns of possible difficulties in finance, communication, and relationships during these periods.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced an increase in the volume and frequency of military support from the United States. Ukraine is also working with European partners to strengthen Europe's defense self-sufficiency.

During the year, KFI experts examined more than 5,000 suspicious banknotes, of which 30% were counterfeits. The experts spoke about the methods of verifying the authenticity of banknotes and shared tips for protecting against fraudsters.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry established its first ministerial-level contacts with the new Syrian government after the severance of diplomatic relations. Ukraine also sent 500 tons of flour to Syria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program.

The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has gained a monopoly on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa through corruption schemes and lobbying. The protocol approved by the Ministry of Health in 2016 has not yet been revised, despite the emergence of high-quality and cheaper analogues, which makes patients dependent on expensive products from one manufacturer.

Starting from January 1, 2025, Ukraine will change the military duty rates for individual entrepreneurs and individuals. Individual entrepreneurs of the first, second, and fourth groups will pay UAH 800 per month, and those of the third group will pay 1% of their turnover.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reported that contact with the new Trump administration has been established at all levels. Military support is being discussed, although no official offers have been made.

The German president dissolved the lower house of parliament after a vote of no confidence in the Scholz government. Early elections are scheduled for February 23, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU/CSU as the main candidate for victory.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirmed its readiness to consider the European Commission's request for energy supplies. However, as of January 1, the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine will be suspended.

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said the country was ready to facilitate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. Putin also does not rule out the possibility of holding talks in Slovakia.

The State Employment Service will conduct a survey of 50,000 business representatives to study the needs for employees. The survey will cover companies with 5 million employees and will last until January 2025.

Oleksiy Bahanets said that MP Hetmantsev's interference in the work of the State Tax Service was an abuse of power. NABU may open criminal proceedings if it finds a corruption component in the MP's actions.

The network of Made in Ukraine offices is expanding in Kyiv region, with the third office opened in Boryspil. Entrepreneurs can get free advice and support on business development.

The Chairman of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine explained the reasons for the hryvnia's fluctuation to 42 UAH/USD. According to him, the devaluation is related to the escalation of the situation at the frontline and the shelling of the energy sector.

Romania's radar systems detected a small flying object that penetrated 6 km inland in the Tulcea County. The object stayed in the airspace for about 5 minutes, after which it disappeared from the radar.

Starting from 1 January 2025, Ukraine will introduce a new licensing procedure for fuel, alcohol and tobacco trade. The licenses will be unlimited and payments will be made quarterly for retailers.

A North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region of Russia died a day after being taken prisoner. According to South Korean intelligence, the death occurred as a result of an exacerbation of his injuries.

Ukraine is subject to hourly blackouts until 17:00, but some regions have already lifted the restrictions. Power companies continue to repair damaged facilities after the December 25 Russian attack.

Gas prices in Europe are up 5% after Putin cast doubt on the possibility of a new transit deal with Ukraine. EU countries are looking for alternative solutions, but Zelenskiy rejects options financed by Russia.

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on three “two hundredth” captains of the Russian army.

As part of the Grain from Ukraine program, 500 tons of wheat flour were shipped to Syria. The aid will reach 33,250 families, and each family will be able to feed itself for a month with a 15-kilogram package.