Two prosecutors and two officials of the Medicinal Inspectorate of Ukraine were notified of suspicion in connection with the scheme to obtain fictitious disabilities. The prosecutors illegally received over UAH 1.4 million in pension payments.
The HACCU confiscated the property of Yuriy Kot, who cooperates with Russian media, into state ownership. The confiscated property includes land plots, weapons, a car, and rights to TV projects.
Irpin has completed major repairs to an apartment building at 52a Kotlyarevskogo Street that was damaged during the hostilities. All systems of the building, which is home to 380 residents, have been restored.
In December, Ukraine exported almost 1. 7 million tons of corn, with an expected surplus of 2 million tons. Prices remain at 205-207 USD/t, with the potential to rise to 210-215 USD/t in January.
Following the Christmas Day shelling by the Russian Federation, heat supply is being restored in three regions of Ukraine. 400,000 subscribers in Kharkiv region and half of the houses in Dnipro have already been connected.
In Kyiv, a man is seen on video abusing a toy terrier, forcing it to eat feces and beating it until it bleeds. Animal rights activists have appealed to the police.
In Kyiv, an armed man wearing a mask robbed a grocery store of 11 thousand hryvnias. The police detained a 30-year-old foreigner who was staying at a hotel in the capital an hour later.
Beta testing of the Mriya educational app has been completed in Ukrainian schools, where teachers have given 560,000 marks. Fedorov announced the expansion of the app's functionality to preschool education and universities by 2025.
The NABU will review information about possible violations of the law by Hetmantsev and Sokur, as reported by the former head of the Khmelnytsky tax office. Zlenko accused Hetmantsev of creating a criminal group in the State Tax Service.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry announced readiness for negotiations with the Trump team.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has announced the launch of the “Diia-card”, which will unite all existing and future eSupport programs in one place. Users will not have to accumulate a large number of separate cards for different payments.
In 2024, Ukraine's investment attractiveness index increased to 2. 49 points out of 5. Defense Tech and energy are identified as the most promising sectors for investment in 2025.
The Russian Foreign Minister said that freezing Russia's war in Ukraine would be futile and counterproductive, but Russia insists on a legally binding agreement.
Ukraine's power grid is recovering from 13 massive attacks, with a significant power deficit remaining. Outage schedules are in place from 8:00 to 21:00, and power companies have restored power to more than 585,000 consumers.
The Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on an enterprise in Kamensk-Shakhtynsky that produced fuel for Russian ballistic missiles. The facility was used to manufacture components for missiles used to attack civilian targets in Ukraine.
A notebook of a killed North Korean special forces officer with detailed instructions on how to shoot down Ukrainian drones was found in the Kursk region. The notes describe the tactics of using “live bait” and ways to avoid artillery fire.
The European Parliament has begun preparing a resolution on systemic disinformation and historical falsifications by the Russian Federation. The document exposes Russia's attempts to interfere in the politics of the EU, the US and other countries through cyberattacks and manipulations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved strategies for reforming psychoneurological institutions until 2034 and developing border infrastructure until 2030. Both documents are part of the Ukraine Facility Plan.
After a drone attack in the Belgorod region of Russia, power lines were damaged and 13 settlements lost power. the Russian Defense Ministry announced the alleged destruction of 5 drones over three regions.
On Christmas Day, 68,000 people crossed the border on December 25, which is significantly less than in previous days. Border guards note the highest passenger traffic dynamics during martial law during the New Year holidays.
During the attack of Russian invaders on the positions of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, most of the attackers were eliminated. The sole survivor - a citizen of Egypt - surrendered to the Ukrainian military.
During the full-scale war, the Russian Federation damaged 1,938 objects in 715 medical facilities and destroyed 297 objects in 114 institutions. In 2024, 124 medical facilities were restored and 4 billion UAH was allocated for renovation.
The FSB detained four Russians for preparing terrorist attacks against high-ranking Russian military officers and their families. The suspects are accused of high treason and preparing explosions.
The prosecutor's office has brought the case of the murder of Irina Farion to court. The 18-year-old resident of Dnipro, who shot the public figure over the language issue, faces life in prison.
Mariia Voitenko, one of the few female machine gunners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, successfully returned to civilian life. After service, she was employed at the Vinnytsia Poultry Factory, where she received support under the "MHP Poruch" program.
A 54-year-old resident of Cherkasy is suspected of firing three shots from a traumatic weapon at the door and window of the room where his former common-law wife was staying. The suspect was served a notice of suspicion of hooliganism and a measure of restraint was chosen.
The case of the murder of Irina Farion has been reclassified as a murder motivated by national intolerance. The 18-year-old suspect from Dnipro, who was a member of pro-Russian groups, now faces life in prison.
In the village of Zabolotne in Zakarpattia, four people, including two children, were poisoned by carbon monoxide. Thanks to the quick response of neighbors, the victims were taken to the hospital in time.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 86 UAH/USD and 43.51 UAH/€. In exchange offices and banks, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.82-42.34, and the euro at UAH 43.60-44.20.
The Russian ship Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Spain, was carrying important equipment for loading Kalibr missiles. Due to the lack of such equipment, Russia was unable to load missiles in Novorossiysk for six months.
