Ukraine
The brewing company conducted an activation with “drunk” glasses at a gas station to demonstrate the effects of alcohol on drivers. More than 820 participants tried to perform simple tasks wearing special glasses that simulate the state of intoxication.
Tetyana Milshyna from Brovary created the natural cosmetics brand Alanakosmetiks, which has grown from a home hobby to large-scale production. With the support of U&We Hub and grants, the business serves customers all over Ukraine and plans to enter the international market.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 2. 8 billion in subventions to provide hot meals to primary school students. The funds will go to local budgets to organize high-quality meals for schoolchildren in grades 1-4.
YouTube stopped working on the occupied peninsula without a VPN. The popular VPN services Lantern and NTHLink have problems with access, and only some paid services are working.
In Khmelnytsky region, police prevented the sale of a unique artifact from the Great Migration era. The silver overlay with gilding and solar signs dates back to 425-450 and is a rare find.
In the Kursk region, Russian troops continue to use North Korean military personnel in combat operations against Ukraine. Over the past week, numerous losses of DPRK personnel and logistical problems have been reported.
Two elderly people were injured in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson as a result of a drone attack. Earlier in Dariivka, a 48-year-old man was wounded by shelling.
The Swedish company Molnlycke Health Care has monopolized the market for dressings for patients with bullous epidermolysis through the clinical guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Other manufacturers cannot compete in public tenders due to specific requirements.
In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.
Ukraine has received about $1. 2 billion from Japan through World Bank projects. The funds will be used for social protection, economic recovery, healthcare, and education.
On December 27, sleet, rain and ice are expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -3° to +2°. On the weekend of December 28-29, it will be mostly without precipitation, with a chance of precipitation only in the north.
217,444 applicants applied to HEIs in 2024, with "Psychology" becoming the most popular specialty. "Lviv Polytechnic" topped the ranking of the most desirable educational institutions.
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.