Ukraine

A representative of the GUR denied that MP Shevchenko was an intelligence officer. The MP had previously called on Zelenskyy to negotiate with Putin and showed his GUR ID.

Law enforcement officers exposed an international drug smuggling channel from Canada to Europe via Ukraine. Psychotropic drugs worth UAH 20 million disguised as children's products were seized.

The President of Ukraine signed decrees appointing new heads of Volyn and Zakarpattia RSAs. Biletskyi became the head of the Transcarpathian RSA, and Rudnytskyi - of the Volyn RSA.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko spoke about the improvement of control on Ukraine's borders with the EU and Moldova. Over the past year, 2,500 criminal groups involved in organizing illegal border crossings were eliminated.

Over the past year, 27 new items have been added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. The list now includes 93 items, including rituals, traditions, and manufacturing technologies.

New equipment for testing wine quality by mass spectrometry was presented in Odesa region. The laboratory of the Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking will start its full-fledged work in 8-9 months.

The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.

Elon Musk was present during the 25-minute phone call between Zelenskyy and Trump. Trump promised to support Ukraine, and Musk confirmed his continued support for Starlink.

A resident of the village of Velykyi Oleksyn was served a notice of suspicion for publicly desecrating the flag of Ukraine. The man was wiping his feet on the national flag on the square in front of the shopping center in Rivne. He is currently under house arrest.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft Budget for 2025 for the second reading with defense spending of UAH 2. 225 trillion. An additional UAH 50 billion has been allocated for education, healthcare, and support for veterans.

Major General Dmytro Marchenko resigned from the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to health problems. Known for the defense of Mykolaiv and participation in the battle for Donetsk airport, the military is currently undergoing treatment.

The village of Pershotravneve in Rozdilnyansky district of Odesa region was renamed to Hurovske in honor of the GUR. The decision was made to recognize the contribution of the Ukrainian intelligence service to the protection of national interests.

The HACCU has scheduled a hearing of the case of MP Andriy Klochko, accused of illegal enrichment of UAH 11 million. The MP registered 3 land plots, 5 apartments, 2 premises and luxury cars for his relatives.

The MK Foundation has donated 50 Volkswagen Transporter vans to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The vehicles will be distributed among the 3rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, the GUR, Kraken and the Konovalets Military School.

In January-October 2024, Ukraine's trade turnover reached $92 billion, of which imports amounted to $57. 4 billion and exports to $34.6 billion. The largest trading partners were China, Poland, and Germany.

Almost 3,800 DPRK citizens entered Russia “for training purposes” in the third quarter of 2023. This coincides with intelligence reports of North Korean military personnel being sent to Russia.

The suspect promised the former AFU serviceman, who was declared unfit for military service as a result of his injury, to assist in establishing a group II disability for an indefinite period of time. The monetary reward amounted to USD 2 thousand.

In Kyiv, a Russian kamikaze drone attacked the house of Estonian Ambassador Anneli Kolk. The diplomat was not injured, and the Estonian Foreign Minister called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense.

During the repatriation of 563 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers on November 8, the body of journalist Victoria Roshchina was not returned from Russia. Russia continues to delay the process of transferring the body of the journalist who died in captivity.

Ukraine harvested 68. 9 million tons of grains and oilseeds from an area of 18.9 million hectares. The biggest harvest was in Odesa, Poltava and Chernihiv regions.

The government has approved an action plan to implement the strategy of demographic development of Ukraine until 2040. The plan envisages support for the birth rate, the return of Ukrainians from abroad and the creation of conditions for a quality life for the population.

The President will not sign a high-profile bill on fines for firewood storage. Prime Minister Shmyhal assures that there will be no restrictions on firewood collection for households.

Zakhar Baumann, a 17-year-old Manchester United midfielder, has become a citizen of Ukraine. The son of immigrants from Kolomyia has 32 matches for MU and is ready to represent Ukraine on the international stage.

A 36-year-old man cut his hand while trying to overcome a barrier fence at the border. Border guards caught up with the offender in the river, provided medical assistance and drew up a report.

The Government dismissed the Deputy Minister of Defense and the Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil and appointed an interim head of the service. The government also agreed to replace the heads of the Volyn and Zakarpattia RSAs.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has terminated the 1993 agreement on air services with Iran. Earlier, a similar agreement was terminated with Belarus.

Starting in January 2025, teachers will receive an additional payment of UAH 1000 per month. Starting September 2025, the additional payment will be increased to UAH 2000, as announced by Prime Minister Shmyhal.

The European Union is discussing the possibility of continuing to support Ukraine in the event of a Trump administration. The EU has already provided €118 billion in aid, but is critically dependent on American military resources.

On 13 February, the largest conference for Ukrainian entrepreneurs on entering foreign markets will be held. The event will include panel discussions, an exporters' fair, and a business simulation with practical export advice.