The Ministry of Defense reported a significant increase in the number of drones in the Armed Forces and plans for further purchases. 30,000 new DeepStrikes have been contracted, and more than UAH 87 billion has been allocated for the purchase of UAVs this year.
Ukraine plans to produce anti-tank grenade launchers and mines in cooperation with Germany. By 2025, the capacity of the Ukrainian defense industry will be about $30 billion.
EU ambassadors have agreed on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at combating the “shadow fleet” of tankers. The sanctions will restrict the activities of third-country vessels and expand the list of sanctioned individuals and organizations.
Ukraine has struck six US ATACMS missiles at a military airfield in Taganrog. According to the russian defence ministry, two missiles were shot down, the rest were deflected, and there were casualties among the personnel.
Famous Ukrainian Olympic athletes took part in a joint photo shoot with the military to create the calendar. The project involved 14 athletes, including Olga Harlan and Zhan Beleniuk.
Law enforcers exposed criminal groups that organized fixed matches in esports and sports through bookmakers. Among the participants were former world-class athletes who earned millions of hryvnias from fraud.
The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.
Draft Law No. 11493 proposes to limit the procurement of medicines by one distributor to 15% of the total volume. Experts warn of a possible reduction in the range of medicines and problems with the supply of medicines.
According to Bloomberg, Russia may launch an intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine. The United States does not consider this weapon a game-changer.
The police have identified a man who mistreated a dog while walking in Kyiv. The offender faces up to three years in prison with confiscation of the animal.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna held a discussion with top EU officials on lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine. She emphasized the unacceptability of such a position due to the lack of a system for planning and training brigades.
There were 140 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Kurakhove sector. High activity of Russian troops remains in the Pokrovsk sector, where there were 28 clashes.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna reported that Poland did not provide specifics on Ukraine's European integration during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council. The Polish leadership plans to focus on security issues.
The European Commission will provide funding to Estonia, Norway, Finland, Poland and Latvia to protect their borders from drones. The decision was announced by Ursula von der Leyen after a conversation with the Finnish Prime Minister.
AB InBev Efes Ukraine has received awards for the launch of Mike's Hard Drink and recognition as Best Marketing Teams 2024. The company's marketing team was recognized for its successful campaigns for Chernihivske and Stella Artois brands.
The head of the Office of the President reported on Trump's commitment to ending the war in Ukraine on the terms of a just peace. Preparatory consultations were held with the team of the newly elected US President to ensure a quick start after the inauguration.
The European Business Association held a meeting with the acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service on the formation of the "White Business Club". The EBA warned against the inadmissibility of pressure on companies that do not enter the list of selected ones.
Ukraine is advised to regulate the nicotine pouch market following the EU's example, limiting the dosage to 20 mg. Sweden's experience shows the effectiveness of harm minimization strategies in the fight against tobacco addiction.
Drones of the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence and the Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked an oil depot in the Bryansk region of Russia on the night of December 11. The attack damaged at least two tanks at the facility, which supplies fuel to the Russian army.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban had an hour-long phone conversation with Putin about the situation in Ukraine. He spoke about the “most dangerous weeks of the war” and Hungary's intention to seek a ceasefire through diplomacy.
The Tax Service has started re-inspections of 40 companies in Dnipro for 2020-2021 that have already been inspected earlier. Experts call such actions illegal and see this as a new mechanism of pressure on business.
In 2025, more than UAH 2. 2 trillion is allocated for the Defense Forces, which is 26.3% of GDP. Funding will be provided through changes to the Tax Code and funds from the ERA program.
A two-story residential building caught fire in the village of Shyroke, Kryvyi Rih district. While extinguishing the fire, rescuers found the body of a 4-year-old girl.
The first medicines based on medical cannabis may become available in Ukraine in January 2025. The first registration of such a drug is already underway, as reported by Olga Stefanyshyna.
A 57-year-old Russian citizen is accused of killing two disabled Ukrainian soldiers in the Bavarian city of Murnau. The incident occurred after a dispute about the war in Ukraine, when the suspect attacked them with a knife.
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.
The pace of Russian naval operations in the Black Sea remains slow due to Ukraine's successful actions. the Russian navy conducts regular exercises in Novorossiysk due to the threat of Ukrainian attacks.
The Kobzar-Lirnytsia tradition and the art of Easter egg making have been officially recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity. These are the first Ukrainian practices to be included in the organization's registers in 2023.
In December 2024, the traditional New Year's table will rise by 15-17% compared to last year. After December 15, prices for smoked meats, fish and dairy products are expected to rise significantly.
Police opened a criminal investigation into the possible issuance of fake disability documents to ARMA officials. The agency's management provided law enforcement with information about five employees with disabilities.
