Since November 25, Ukrainian citizens have declared 2,500 firearms and 430,000 rounds of ammunition. The declaration process is ongoing, and some citizens are voluntarily handing over their weapons to the police.
There were 128 combat engagements in the frontline, with the hottest spots in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 27 attacks by the enemy, who also launched 6 air strikes.
Jordan McLachlan, a 26-year-old medic from Ardnamurchan, died while serving in the Ukrainian army. He became the fourth Briton to give his life for Ukraine since 2022.
The Ukrainian military attacked the command post of the 810th Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation in the village of Bila in Kursk region. This is the second attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian command posts in this region since the beginning of the year.
In the occupied Crimea, 1126 court cases have been registered for “discrediting” the Russian army. In 993 cases, fines have already been imposed, and 42 more cases are under consideration.
The trial of a Russian woman and a German man who confessed to the murder of a Ukrainian woman and her mother has begun in a Mannheim court. The couple planned to kidnap the victim's newborn child to pass it off as their own.
The Deputy Minister of Energy reported that the power system was balanced with no restrictions on electricity supply. 2024 was the most difficult year due to 13 massive attacks on energy infrastructure.
The commander of the 121st Bomber Regiment of the Russian Federation, Oleg Skitsky, is suspected of a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in the summer of 2023. The attack killed 8 civilians.
Ruslan Kravchenko held a meeting with the heads of regional tax offices to outline new priorities for the service. The main task will be to stop the unjustified blocking of invoices and support responsible business.
A large part of Kurakhove in Donetsk region has been destroyed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hold the western outskirts of the city and the power plant, while the occupiers continue to storm the city's buildings.
In December 2024, the Russian Federation lost a record 48,670 soldiers, with an average daily loss of 1,570 people. On December 19, a new record was set - 2200 losses per day.
The government approved a draft law introducing the concept of an “eco-industrial park”. The new model envisages the use of alternative energy sources and rational resource management.
In the occupied Kherson region, the Russian authorities are seizing and destroying tens of thousands of Ukrainian books from libraries. Classical works, history textbooks, and books about the Holodomor are banned.
A spokesman for the Khortytsia military unit denied that Russian troops had captured Lozova. According to him, data from the field indicate the opposite, and no serious clashes were recorded in the area.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate UAH 20 billion for the eHouse program in 2025. Priority will be given to the military, veterans, doctors and teachers, and the total amount of loans issued has already exceeded UAH 24 billion.
Irakli Kobakhidze denied Macron's statement about Russia's growing aggression in neighboring countries, noting that it concerns only Ukraine. The Georgian prime minister advised the French president to focus on helping Ukraine.
Lukashenka accused Zelensky of attempts to drag Belarus into war and stated about the threat to the existence of the state. At the same time, Russia remains the only country that drags Belarus into the conflict.
Mykhailo Drapaty confirmed the existence of problems in the 155th mechanized brigade “Anna Kyivska”. The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the case of desertion of 1700 soldiers and abuse of authority by the command.
The government has included Myronivka Industrial Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. The project will create 1,500 jobs and attract over UAH 1 billion in investments.
8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each through the Winter is Support program, with a total of 11 million applications submitted. New support programs for teachers and IDPs are also being launched.
In January 2025, 717 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers in a week. There are 47 centers across the country with more than 10,000 vacancies in military formations.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga held talks with Iceland's Foreign Minister. The parties discussed military assistance, investments in arms production, and support for humanitarian initiatives.
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the State Migration Service and diplomatic missions to extend the validity of temporary Ukrainian citizenship certificates for Russians and Belarusians who have been granted citizenship since 2020. The decision applies to those who did not have time to terminate their foreign citizenship due to the war.
In 2024, Ukraine exported goods worth more than $41 billion, reaching pre-war levels. More than 97 million tons of cargo were transshipped through the sea corridor and ports.
The head of the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation reported a strike on an important military facility in Kursk. The attack took place against the backdrop of the start of the offensive of the Ukrainian military in several areas of the Kursk region.
Starting in 2025, the National Specialized Hospital “Okhmatdyt” will be contracted by the NHS and will join the single medical space. The changes provide for free services under a doctor's referral within the primary healthcare system and paid services without a referral.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine discussed with his Icelandic counterpart the expansion of investments in arms production. Iceland has already allocated 2 million euros and will continue to support demining and energy infrastructure.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on fines for violations in the field of cinematography. It provides for sanctions of up to UAH 51 thousand for screening films without registration and violation of national content quotas.
In 2024, 8. 5 thousand Ukrainian families received loans under the eHouse program worth UAH 14.6 billion. Military personnel and law enforcement officers received the most loans - 49% of the total.
The government dismissed the Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs and two heads of the State Financial Monitoring Service. A new deputy head of the State Water Agency was appointed and the appointment of the head of the Uzhhorod District State Administration was approved.
