The United States has imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities linked to the Russian energy sector. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and emphasized that this would significantly undermine the financial basis of the Russian military machine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister had a phone conversation with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The parties discussed coordination of efforts in Ukraine-EU relations, the Food from Ukraine initiative and assistance to Syria.
The Russian Federation is compiling lists of residents of the occupied territories for the spring conscription. The occupiers plan to increase the number of recruits and force them to sign contracts to be sent to the front.
In 2024, FAVBET doubled tax payments to the state budget of Ukraine, paying UAH 5. 7 billion. The company has also become a patron of a project to combat gambling addiction and continues to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
British scientists have found that a wife's higher income increases the risk of mental disorders in a couple by 8%. This especially affects men, increasing the likelihood of mental problems by 11%.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks. He will discuss with Zelenskyy the possibility of deploying international peacekeepers after the war ends.
Poroshenko initiates a ban on the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine, although he is involved in the illegal alienation of the pipeline. According to experts, the state's losses from the Medvedchuk pipeline scheme reach $210 million.
Level III avalanche hazard and storm warning have been declared in the Carpathians from January 9 to 13. In the highlands of Transcarpathia, the danger reaches level IV, and tourists are urged to refrain from hiking.
MPs from the Voice party are preparing a resolution to dismiss Herman Halushchenko over systemic corruption and a conflict with Inna Sovsun. The minister accused the MP of “mudslinging” the energy sector because of her statements about the Khmelnytsky NPP.
In 2024, the project “I Want to Find” received 52,000 requests from the families of missing Russian servicemen. Most of the invaders disappeared in Donetsk region - 19,025 people, mostly in Pokrovsk and Bakhmut districts.
In Ukraine, a monopoly has been artificially created on the market of dressings for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Swedish company Mölnlycke Health Care controls the entire market.
The tanker Eventin with 99,000 tons of Russian oil lost control off the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. The vessel is part of Russia's “shadow fleet” used to circumvent sanctions.
There were 166 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Liman, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors. The most active enemy attacks were registered near Petropavlivka, Makiivka and Novopoltavka.
In January, the PACE session will hold joint hearings of the three committees on Ukrainian prisoners. The hearings will address the issue of torture and inhuman treatment of prisoners of war and hostages.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called Putin's creation of a headquarters for oil pollution cleanup in the Black Sea a demonstrative “concern. ” About 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins were killed in the Russian tanker accident.
NATO countries will not agree to Trump's proposal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. A compromise decision of about 3% of GDP is expected at the summit in The Hague in June.
The Cabinet of Ministers has set up a Coordination Center for the management of the regions where military operations are underway. The center, headed by Oleksiy Kuleba, will coordinate the government's actions and restore the territories.
Following the attack by a Russian drone, 1800 tons of sunflower oil spilled into the bays of the Bug estuary. 119 tons have already been pumped out of the river, and work continues around the clock.
The European Commission and Slovakia are forming a working group to assess the consequences of the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The group will consider the economic impact and possible compensation for Slovakia.
The Venezuelan authorities have no information about the Ukrainian citizenship of the detainees claimed by Maduro. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is checking the information through diplomatic channels and partner ambassadors.
Employees of a Ukrainian company were notified of suspicion for assisting in the construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Rostov region of Russia. The company's co-owner has 5 companies in Russia that supply equipment to Gazprom and Lukoil.
The Diia app now allows you to view photos and videos of traffic violations in case of an auto-fixation fine. Fines can be paid by card, ApplePay, or GooglePay, and payments made within 10 days are eligible for a 50% discount.
“Ask a psychologist": Vadym Stolar Foundation has launched a new format to support Ukrainians.
In 2025, more than 26% of Ukraine's GDP will be spent on defense, amounting to UAH 2. 2 trillion. The priority will be to develop the Ukrainian defense industry to produce drones, missiles, and armored vehicles.
The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to change the procedure for dismissing the head of the ARMA due to negative audit results. Yanchenko supports the changes and hints at a possible new appointment of the agency's head.
From graphic design to management: with the support of the MHP Next Door program, a Veteran Development Center was created at an educational institution in Kyiv.
The Ministry of Defense is introducing kits with adaptive clothing and hygiene products for wounded soldiers. The kits will include special clothing with quick access to wounds and will take into account the needs of both men and women.
In December, the government additionally financed 100 brigades for UAH 25-27 million each on the instructions of the President. The funds were used to purchase drones, spare parts, and maintain combat capability.
The SBU and the Navy conducted a successful operation to destroy a Russian reconnaissance drone depot in Rostov region. The attack involved the use of drones and a Neptune missile, which led to the detonation of ammunition.
On January 11-12, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to 0-4° Celsius at night and -1° to +3° Celsius during the day. Precipitation in the form of rain and sleet is forecast for the weekend in different regions.
