Ukraine
The NABU is looking for a former Kyiv City Council deputy suspected of leading a criminal organization involved in the theft of Kyiv land.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO in the near future because of the US position. According to him, the alliance does not accept countries at war.
Due to lower temperatures, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 8. 6% compared to last week. The industry is subject to restrictions from 6:00 to 21:00, and households are advised to save money.
Two FSB agents, a psychotherapist and a deacon of the UOC (MP), who were collecting data on the Ukrainian military, were detained in Kharkiv. The offenders used patients and parishioners to obtain information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko said there were no unusual situations on the border with Belarus. The combat readiness of Belarusian troops is being tested, and Ukrainian security forces are monitoring the situation.
In 2024, 11083 companies changed their legal address, which is 18% less than last year. Most companies left Kyiv - 36.6%, but the capital remains the main center for business relocation.
Russia is using technological innovations developed during the war in Ukraine against NATO countries. Particular attention is paid to the development of drones and electronic warfare, ISW reports.
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 47 per dollar, which strengthened the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. On the interbank market, the dollar is traded at UAH 41.50-41.55, the euro at UAH 43.10-43.14.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed strike drones and imitator drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 61 drones, and four regions were affected.
Over the past day, 99 combat engagements took place, 33 of them in the Pokrovsk direction and 18 in the Kursk region. The enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 87 airstrikes, and over 5800 shellings.
At night, Ukrainian air defense shot down enemy drones over Poltava region. The wreckage of one of the drones caused a fire in a dacha cooperative, damaging about 30 plots, with no casualties.
Mostly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6 to +3°C. The warmest weather will be in the west of the country, without severe frosts and significant precipitation throughout the country.
Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated 1170 russian occupants. Total enemy losses in manpower amounted to 850,490, and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.
Ukraine's national team defeated Colombia 12-6 in the first round of the wheelchair basketball qualifying tournament. The Ukrainian team included 11 veteran athletes.
There is one Russian ship with 4 Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, 2 of which carry up to 22 Kalibr missiles.
The first debate between Chancellor Scholz and CDU candidate Merz took place in Germany. The politicians discussed migration, the economy, and support for Ukraine, demonstrating opposing views on key issues.
Donald Trump says the United States has made progress in talks to end the war between russia and Ukraine, but declined to provide details of any negotiations.
US Vice President J. D. Vance plans to meet with Zelenskiy at a conference in Munich.
A 41-year-old former Bundeswehr soldier suspected of a series of rapes was detained in Sumy region. The man is wanted by the Bamberg Prosecutor's Office for sexual crimes and distribution of prohibited content.
Rescuers extinguished the fire after the occupiers' drone crashed into a parking lot in Sumy. The fire engulfed 6 cars, damaging a total of 15 vehicles and 3 residential buildings.
Lithuania is holding a “Radarom!” campaign to mark the anniversary of russia's full-scale invasion, raising 887,225 euros. The funds will be used to purchase Lithuanian and Ukrainian-made drones and anti-drones.
There were 92 combat engagements over the last day, with the highest enemy activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 31 attacks. The occupants also actively attacked in the Toretsk, Lyman and Kupyansk sectors.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have finally disconnected from the Russian power grid and joined the EU system. The ceremony took place in Vilnius with the participation of the leaders of the Baltic states and the President of Poland.
Ukraine's youth karate team won third place at the European Championships in Poland. The athletes won 4 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals in different weight categories.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have synchronized with the EU grid, receiving €1. 23 billion in support. Zelensky called this an important step that will deprive Russia of the ability to use energy as a weapon.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against captains of Russia's shadowy oil transportation fleet. The President called on the EU to support such sanctions at the European level.
The Ministry of Defense is launching the “Drone Line” project for five elite regiments and brigades. The project will create a strike zone of up to 15 km and provide constant air support for infantry.
In the Pokrovske district of Donetsk region, an enemy drone attacked a backhoe loader of the State Emergency Service while it was returning from rescue operations. As a result of the attack, one rescuer was concussed and the equipment was heavily damaged.
Mike Volz said that Trump plans to end the war in Ukraine through negotiations with all parties. After the war, European allies will be responsible for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine's national team defeated Colombia 12-6 in the first wheelchair basketball match at the Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver. The Ukrainians will play the next match against Afghanistan.