Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov met with the Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine to discuss support for Ukrainian communities abroad. A working trip to Austria is planned to discuss the needs of Ukrainians and present new initiatives.
The fifth round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on a deepening partnership agreement was held. The draft document is at the final stage of approval.
In 2024, the number of asylum applications in Germany decreased by 30% compared to the previous year, to 230 thousand. This is one of the highest figures in the country's history after the Yugoslav wars and the 2015-2016 migration crisis.
President Zelenskyy signs a decree extending the visa-free regime for British citizens until January 30, 2026. The period of stay in Ukraine cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the position on the second try. Two Republicans changed their votes in his favor, securing victory by the narrowest majority in 100 years.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 3 missiles and 13 Shahed drones from 38 air targets launched by the Russian Federation. 19 imitator drones were locally lost without negative consequences.
As of December 2024, 1255 damaged cultural heritage sites were recorded in Ukraine due to the war. The most affected sites are in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
The Ministry of Defense is introducing an electronic referral to the VLC, which can be obtained without visiting the TCC. The reform provides for the possibility of undergoing a medical examination in any civilian medical facility of one's choice.
A cold snap is expected in Ukraine, which will lead to an increase in energy consumption. Energy experts have provided 7 practical tips on how to use electricity economically to avoid a shortage.
The President of Ukraine announced that meetings to strengthen air defense are scheduled for next week. The schedule has already been preliminarily agreed upon, with plans to replenish stocks of anti-missiles and strengthen mobile fire groups.
Employees of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve shared photos of snow-capped mountains and wildlife tracks. They also promptly removed a fallen tree from the road while walking around the territory.
In the first three days of the new year, Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of attack drones and missiles, including ballistic missiles. Most of the attacks were repelled, but there were hits, injuries and deaths.
Dmytro Lubinets stated that the UN conclusions on the treatment of prisoners of war in Ukraine were unfounded. The Ombudsman emphasized the inadmissibility of equating the scale of violations by Ukraine and Russia.
In 2024, the Ukrainian Navy ensured the safe passage of 9,061 civilian vessels through the sea corridor. This made it possible to export more than 74.4 million tons of cargo and avoid explosions on sea mines.
White House adviser John Kirby announced that a new meeting of the Ramstein Group will be held in the coming days. An additional security assistance package for Ukraine is also expected to be announced.
In Warsaw, thousands of farmers protest against the Green Deal and imports from Ukraine outside the European Commission. Politicians from the Confederation and Law and Justice parties are seen at the rally.
White House Advisor John Kirby announced the upcoming announcement of additional security assistance for Ukraine. The announcement of a new support package is expected in the coming days.
A chief state tax inspector was detained in Kyiv while receiving a bribe from a construction company. The official demanded $20,000 for “canceling” tax liabilities after an audit.
A yellow level of danger has been declared in Ukraine due to icy roads and wind gusts of up to 15-18 m/s. A significant level III avalanche hazard is forecast in the Carpathians.
The Come Home platform has launched a Telegram bot for Ukrainians planning to return to Ukraine. The bot provides information on state support, documents, transportation, housing, and other aspects of repatriation.
The head of Zaporizhzhia RMA Ivan Fedorov reported an explosion in the region. Earlier, he warned of the threat of cruise missiles in Zaporizhzhia and other regions of Ukraine.
Starting January 1, 2025, 18-year-old Ukrainians will receive UAH 908 to buy books in Ukrainian through Diia. More than 50 thousand applications for the eBook program have already been submitted.
The General Staff reports 92 combat engagements per day, 33 of which took place in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian defenders are holding back enemy attacks in various areas and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
The former Minister of Health has revealed the reasons for the Swedish company's monopoly on the market of bandages for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. The Ministry of Health should urgently review medical records and the composition of working groups.
The documentary Bartka by Volodymyr Bakuma won the audience vote at the OKO Film Festival. The film tells the story of a forester from the Carpathians and raises environmental issues.
The Accounting Chamber found a lack of complete information on seized assets in the ARMA register. The Agency announced an update of the system, which focuses on design and interface rather than on fixing the identified problems.
Starting in January, the state will pay war veterans UAH 1500 quarterly for sports. The allowance will be available through the Diia app and will be paid automatically throughout the year.
Denys Shmyhal presented a plan to reform social policy, including a new system of social benefits and pension reform. Special attention is paid to supporting veterans through the creation of special spaces and medical services.
The government plans to create a mechanism for the full confiscation of Russian frozen assets this year. Ukraine expects $50 billion from the G7 and the EU to be secured by frozen Russian assets.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to launch a unified platform for housing and communal services to improve control over the quality of services. The project will become a tool for interaction between consumers, suppliers and the state.