Ukraine has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and complies with the NPT. Kyiv cooperates with the IAEA and ensures transparency in nuclear energy issues.
The Times reports on the possibility that Ukraine could develop a nuclear weapon in a few months if US military aid is cut. The country has enough plutonium and technological capabilities to produce hundreds of tactical warheads.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 14. 9 billion in reverse subsidies for frontline communities in the 2025 budget. An additional UAH 37.5 billion is allocated to restore the infrastructure of the affected areas.
US President-elect Trump met with incumbent President Biden in the Oval Office. They discussed the transfer of power, the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskyi reported to the President on the situation at the front, especially in Donetsk region and near Kupiansk. Zelensky recognized 10 combat brigades for their courage and efficiency.
John Thune has become the new leader of the Republican Party in the US Senate, defeating a candidate from Trump's supporters. Senators demonstrated their independence from the future president by electing an experienced politician.
Israel's ambassador to Ukraine confirms cooperation between the two countries to counter Iranian drones. Israel is studying Ukrainian technologies developed during the war for its own use.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the transfer of the sixth IRIS-T air defense system by the end of the year. During the conversation with Zelenskyy, they discussed further defense cooperation and support for the Ramstein format.
The US administration plans to provide Ukraine with significant amounts of military aid before the end of Biden's term. The aid will include weapons and funding for the production of new weapons.
The OP Advisor called on Israel to use its influence to strengthen its support for Ukraine. Mykhailo Podoliak also noted the correctness of Israel's tough and uncompromising policy in the international arena.
On the island of Galindez, penguins steal stones from other people's nests because of their shortage. The polar explorers filmed one penguin moving building material from another's nest until its owner appeared.
A 23-year-old resident of Kyiv region launched fireworks while intoxicated. He faces up to 5 years in prison for violating the ban on the use of pyrotechnics during martial law.
Fox News reports on Trump's plans to appoint a high-ranking special envoy for peace talks on Ukraine. The position will be unpaid, as it was during the time of Kurt Volker in 2017-2019.
Ukraine has lifted temporary power restrictions for business and industry. Ukrenergo calls for economical consumption of electricity and recommends that businesses import electricity more actively.
A 28-year-old man cut his veins on both arms in Odesa's Zankovetska Street shopping center. The victim was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.
The EU Court of Justice dismissed the appeal of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine against the registration of the trademark “Russian warship, go. ..”. The court recognized the phrase as a political slogan that cannot indicate the commercial origin of goods.
The director of the PÖFF festival, Tiina Locke, said that the film Deaf Lovers will remain in the main program. The film tells about the relationship between a deaf Ukrainian woman and a Russian man in Istanbul.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
Ukraine has increased the period of basic training for mobilized persons from 30 to 45 days. The new rules apply to persons liable for military service mobilized after November 1.
Over 50% of all combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the areas of Antonivka and Novoselidivka.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister held talks with the US Secretary of State in Brussels. They discussed further military assistance, post-election coordination, and strengthening Ukraine's air shield.
During the week, 115 thousand people fell ill with SARS and COVID-19 in Ukraine, half of them children. Only one case of COVID-19 was recorded in the Brovary community, but there is an increase in SARS among children.
The Halytskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the detention of the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion for another 60 days. The man, who was detained in Dnipro, will be held without bail until January 12, 2025.
MP Bohdan Kitsak announced that he would not introduce economic booking due to the negative reaction of society. Zelensky previously recognized the proposed models as unfair.
Roman Istomin explained that it is impossible to create brigades out of civilian employees of the TCC, only conditional construction brigades. There have been no orders to disband the TCC military personnel.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK Valeriy Zaluzhnyi announced plans to train 5-7 thousand Ukrainian students annually. The goal is to train a new generation of civil servants with a different attitude to laws and business.
A former fiscal service employee created a network of fictitious companies to export grain without paying taxes. In 2024, more than 110 thousand tons of products worth UAH 1.055 billion were exported through the scheme.
Two law enforcement officers and a local resident organized a scheme to smuggle men to Romania for $7,000. The suspects face imprisonment, and bail has been imposed on them.
South Korean intelligence has confirmed the participation of the North Korean military in hostilities against Ukraine on the side of the Russian Federation. The DPRK soldiers have already completed their deployment in the Kursk region and started fighting.
A hearing on the extension of the preventive measure for Vyacheslav Zinchenko has begun in the Galician District Court of Lviv. Some of those present support the suspect in the murder of Irina Farion, chanting slogans in his defense.
