Passenger traffic at the Lviv region border increased by 25% before Christmas. The highest load is observed at the Krakivets, Shehyni, Smilnytsia, and Nyzhankovychi checkpoints.
Ukrainian singer Volodymyr Dantes joined DTEK's repair team on the occasion of the Power Engineer's Day. The artist worked with the team and thanked the power engineers for their hard work.
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 52 of 103 enemy drones launched by Russia from different directions. 44 drones were lost locally, and damage was recorded in several regions.
At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.
The IMF has presented an updated negative scenario for Ukraine with a forecast of war by mid-2026. According to this scenario, GDP is expected to fall by 2.5% in 2025 and the external financing deficit is expected to be $177.2 billion.
Ukrposhta presented a new stamp “Usyk - The world loves the strong” after the boxer's victory over Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian champion retained all his titles in the heavyweight division and surpassed the Briton in the number of accurate punches.
Oleksandr Usyk demonstrated the 17th-century saber of Hetman Mazepa after a boxing match in Saudi Arabia. The unique artifact was delivered from the Chernihiv Historical Museum in compliance with all regulations.
About 200 combat engagements took place over the past day, with 47 attacks in the Vremivsk sector. The enemy was also actively attacking in the Kursk sector, where it made 41 attempts to advance.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed 1,820 Russian soldiers and destroyed 15 tanks. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have reached 774,100 troops and thousands of pieces of equipment.
In Ukraine, rains and sleet are expected in most regions on December 22. In the south and Crimea, the temperature will rise to +10°, while in the Carpathians it will be down to -14°.
Donald Trump has appointed TV producer Mark Burnett as the US Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, a winner of 13 Emmy Awards, will be responsible for developing trade, investment and cultural exchange.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included magnetic resonance imaging scanners in the list of medical devices to be procured at public expense. The list of medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis has also been updated.
In 2024, the area of potentially mined territories in Ukraine decreased by 17 thousand square kilometers to 139 thousand square kilometers. More than 2,500 square kilometers have been cleared of mines and 165 communities in seven regions have been surveyed.
The Ministry of Justice is working to restore state registries after a powerful Russian cyberattack. According to the deputy minister, full recovery will take about two weeks, and no information has been lost.
In occupied Starobilsk, the authorities add housing to the list of ownerless property if the owners were not at home during the inspection. Residents are forced to prove ownership of their homes within a certain period of time.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his victory over Tyson Fury and retention of the title of absolute world boxing champion. Zelensky emphasized the importance of this victory for the whole of Ukraine.
Starting January 1, 2025, the Green Card will be valid only from the next day after issuance. Drivers will need to take out international insurance at least one day before traveling abroad.
Fury's team forbade Usyk to put anything other than water in his mouth because of suspicions that he used an inhaler in the first fight. In response, Usyk's team demanded that Fury shave his beard.
Starting in 2025, the occupied territories will require Russian MTPL insurance for all cars. To obtain insurance, you must have a Russian passport, otherwise you face the risk of deprivation of rights or confiscation of your vehicle.
There were 169 combat engagements in the frontline, with the enemy attacking most actively in the Vremivsk, Kursk and Pokrovsk sectors. The occupiers carried out 35 air strikes and launched 629 kamikaze drones across Ukraine.
In the village of Staryi Pochayiv, a Chrysler Raw Van crashed into concrete slabs. The accident killed a 4-month-old baby and injured the parents.
The plan for the restoration of the missile-damaged Mykolaiv Church envisages a return to the authenticity of the 19th century. Historic stained-glass windows and structural elements will be restored according to original drawings of 1899-1909.
Duplicate information in Russian has been removed from railway tickets in Ukraine. Information is now provided in Ukrainian and English, which is a step towards European integration.
A Ukrainian citizen born in 1972 was injured at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. The woman is in serious condition in a German clinic, and consuls are providing the necessary assistance.
Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.
Queues have formed at most checkpoints on Ukraine's western border. The longest queue is observed at Krakivets-Korchova - 240 cars and 25 buses.
The commander of the transport aircraft reported on the condition of the second AN-225 Mriya. The main parts of the aircraft were built 30 years ago and are in good condition, with 30% of the work remaining to be done.
Body language specialist Judy James analyzed the behavior of Usik and Fury before the fight in Riyadh. In her opinion, the Ukrainian showed more confident behavior, while Fury showed signs of anxiety.
The President of Ukraine met with CIA Director Bill Burns during his last visit to the post. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and emphasized the importance of maintaining contacts.
The President of Ukraine promised to continue attacks on Russian military targets in response to the shelling of Ukrainian cities. Zelenskyy emphasized the fairness of the defense after the attack on the oncology center in Kherson.
