The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill on the voluntary military registration of women. From 2025, women will be able to voluntarily undergo basic military training and be registered as reservists.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on depriving tax benefits of persons who have been stripped of state awards. The changes will affect, in particular, those who lost the title of Hero of Ukraine and other distinctions due to support for the aggressor country.
Contracts for the production of weapons in Ukraine, in particular drones and missiles, were discussed at the Stavka meeting. They also considered the issue of protecting energy facilities and strengthening air defense.
The Pentagon allocates військової 725 million in military assistance to Ukraine, including three types of remote mining systems ADAM, MOMS and Volcano. The aid package also includes drones, MANPADS, and anti-tank missiles.
The parliament adopted a law on contingent liabilities, which will allow receiving $50 billion from the G7. The loan will not need to be repaid if Ukraine does not receive reparations from the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of digital development will launch 45 categories of applications for damages from the Russian Federation for "action" in 2025. Among the categories - loss of housing, health, property and other losses caused during the war.
NATO Secretary General Rutte said that the ministerial meeting will focus on ensuring a strong position of Ukraine for possible peace talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects any alternatives to full membership in NATO.
The representative of the state emergency service provided recommendations on safety during winter fog for drivers and pedestrians. He also announced the rules of conduct in the mountains, where 18 tourists have already died this year.
The state Bureau of Investigation detained the ex-deputy chairman of the Supreme economic Court of Ukraine for participating in a criminal organization. The suspect was a member of a group that made "necessary" decisions in economic disputes for bribes.
During a visit to NATO headquarters, Minister Sybiga called for the provision of 20 additional air defense systems to protect against blackouts. At the Ukraine-NATO Council meeting, he also reminded about the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum.
The coordination headquarters said that the lists of Ukrainian prisoners published by the Russian Federation are just a game for the public. Errors were found in the lists, civilians and prisoners already exchanged.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the early termination of the powers of MP Alena Shkrum from Batkivshchyna. According to MP Honcharenko, she plans to head a new Ministry of Association of Ukrainians.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for an explanation regarding defense orders. The Minister is to report on the scandal with mines and on plans to use 23 billion hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as Vice Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians and countering Russian influences abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity. Prime Minister Shmyhal is personally presenting the candidate.
A draft resolution on the appointment of Oleksiy Chernyshov as Deputy Prime Minister has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. He is proposed to be appointed as the head of the new Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.
The E-veteran platform has launched the function of submitting applications to specialists in accompanying war veterans. 559 specialists have already joined the program, providing advice on statuses, benefits and other services.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy presented Zelenskyy with a report on the situation at the front. The most difficult directions are Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk, in the Zaporizhzhia direction - not bad defensive results.
The Ministry of Economy has restored the provision of critical status for reserving employees according to updated criteria. In the first two days, 3,500 applications for reserving 26.7 thousand employees through "Diia" were submitted.
Since November 25, citizens have declared almost 300 firearms and 10 thousand ammunition. Most weapons are declared in Zaporizhia, Kharkiv and Kiev regions.
Forecasters predict a mild start to winter with wet snow on St. Nicholas and temperature contrasts in the second decade of December. In the South, warming up to +15°C is possible, while in the Carpathians frosts up to -10°C are expected.
A team of specialists and special equipment from the Kiev region went to Kryvyi Rih to repair heating networks. More than 110 thousand residents of the city were left without heating, employees will work around the clock to restore heat supply.
In the Odesa region, a driver hit two servicemen of the State Border Guard Service, one of whom died. The 66-year-old driver was sober, he was detained, and a criminal proceeding has been initiated.
The Servant of the People faction recommended to the Prime Minister to submit the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Minister of Unification of Ukrainians. Chernyshov currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine".
The head of the GPA of the national security and Defense Council reported on the preparation of the Russian Federation for actions in the Zaporozhye region, but noted the lack of forces to attack the city of Zaporozhye. The enemy is accumulating and regrouping personnel and equipment.
the Russian military contingent in Syria is suffering significant losses and is retreating chaotically after the success of the opposition. Moscow has suspended rotations and plans to send mercenaries from the "African Corps".
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on the right to be dismissed from military service for civilians who were in captivity. The document concerns those who voluntarily went to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine after their release from captivity.
Having received a payment of 1000 UAH under the program "Winter support" in Ukrposhta, it can only be spent on goods of this institution. The program will run from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
The Wall Street Journal reports on a change in Zelensky's rhetoric regarding peace talks with Russia. The president is ready to discuss a cease-fire in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Soldiers of the 8th Special Forces Regiment of the MTR eliminated 17 Russian soldiers during two night operations in the Sumy region. Another 8 invaders surrendered after the successful actions of the Ukrainian special forces.
