Ukraine's economy is performing better than Russia's for the first time since the invasion. The NBU forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024, while Russia expects only 0.5-1.5% in 2025.
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak called it “unthinkable” to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. The country plans to remain at 2% of GDP, despite NATO's calls for increased spending due to the threat from Russia.
Poroshenko actually stood up for the pro-Moscow Boyko, despite the fact that he was blocking the rostrum, demanding his removal, the expert noted.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has announced the 23rd package of military assistance to Ukraine worth DKK 2. 1 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense, support F-16s, and purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Sweden.
The British Ministry of Defense is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine. The UK will also provide an additional 225 million pounds of military aid for drones, ammunition, and air defense.
Yevhen Sokur did not list his civilian wife Alina Lebedieva, with whom he has been living since 2016, in his declaration. The NACP is investigating possible illicit enrichment due to her successful flower business and conflict of interest.
Zelenskyy meets with Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's accession to the EU. The parties discussed new macro-financial assistance and the use of frozen Russian assets.
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Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out the deployment of Swedish troops in Ukraine and joint exercises. Sweden has already provided Ukraine with $4.4 billion in military aid.
Experts found the remains of four North Korean missiles manufactured in 2024 in Ukraine. This is the first evidence of the rapid production and transfer of ballistic missiles from the DPRK to Russia.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law abolishing the institute of a “deliberation room” in courts. Now the court will immediately proceed to the decision-making stage, which should speed up the judicial process.
Recipes for 4 main dishes for the Christmas table. Detailed instructions for making kutia, dumplings with potatoes and mushrooms, uvarnish, and a festive Christmas wreath salad.
The Ground Forces explained the procedure for reserving military personnel and the reasons for possible mobilization. They reminded that reservations made not through "Diia" require additional notification to the TsK.
Parliament has voted in favor of a request to President Zelensky to strip MP Yuriy Boyko of the title of “Hero of Ukraine. ” 232 MPs voted in favor of the decision.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released data on the losses of mobilized Russian military personnel from September 2022 to October 2024. The total number of dead mobilized persons reportedly amounted to 98,641, not including other categories of military.
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.
At a press conference, Putin spoke of a “normal” economy in Russia and compared the war to a “dzhuzhukha. ” He proposed to conduct an “experiment” with an “Oreshnik” missile against Ukrainian air defense in Kyiv.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to abolish medical and social expert commissions starting January 1, 2025. Instead, expert commissions will be created in cluster hospitals with a new system for assessing the functioning of a person.
The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.
The HACC extended procedural duties for MP Iryna Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for two months. She is accused of acquiring assets worth more than UAH 20 million above her official income.
Russia has increased the production of kamikaze drones to 600 units per month, but has reduced their quality due to a lack of imported parts. the occupiers are modifying UAVs to make them black and stronger.
Users report technical problems with the Defense Ministry's Reserve+ application. It is recommended to have paper documents with you due to a failure in the electronic system.
The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of unity between the US and the EU to achieve peace. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this issue with the US president after his inauguration.
The Parliament voted 258 to recall Yuriy Boyko from the position of member of the Committee on Human Rights and Deoccupation. During the consideration of the resolution, there was a scuffle between deputies of the "Servant of the People" and "European Solidarity" factions.
Maxim Krippa announced negotiations with Netflix to create a series based on S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. The game has already paid off and is profitable, with the US being the main market.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa reiterated the EU's full support for Ukraine. The European Council will discuss Ukraine and its future membership in the EU.
The organizer of the raider group, who offered a $1 million bribe to an SBU officer, tried to order the murder of a witness for $50,000. The murder was planned directly from the pre-trial detention center through other prisoners.
Ukrainian producers have raised prices for carrots to 20-28 UAH/kg, which is 83% higher than last year. Most farms have suspended sales of quality carrots, expecting further price increases.
Drivers make up the largest category of men crossing the border into Ukraine. Of the 55,000 refusals to cross the border, a significant portion are drivers who could not confirm the purpose of their trip.
