Ukraine
Over the last day, 119 combat engagements took place in various sectors. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector - 29.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine categorically rejects the accusations of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN regarding the involvement of the Main Intelligence Directorate in supporting the rebels in Syria. The Ministry emphasizes that it is Russia and Iran that are responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the region.
A bipartisan delegation of senior officials from the US Senate Appropriations Committee arrives in Kyiv. The visit underscores the importance of U.S. assistance in protecting Ukraine and European security from Russian aggression.
Naftogaz's Supervisory Board has appointed Roman Chumak as acting Chairman of the Board. The new manager has 20 years of experience in the company and previously headed the financial group of the NJSC.
Russian forces attempted a breakthrough to Kupiansk with equipment and infantry. Ukrainian troops destroyed the enemy forces that were trying to entrench before the arrival of reinforcements.
In November, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange provided assistance to 16 children in the amount of UAH 433,453. The aid included hearing aids, rehabilitation courses, medical food and laboratory tests.
A group of saboteurs who set fire to Ukrzaliznytsia's power facilities have been detained in Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions. The detainees include two adults in Kyiv and four teenagers in Mykolaiv region.
The SBU served a notice of suspicion to Armen Sargsyan, who is hiding in the occupied territory of Donetsk region. He created the “ArBAT” group of repeat offenders and provides the occupiers with resources.
The MHP Ridgeside program received the highest award of the UN Global Compact in the Peace category. The company has created an ecosystem of support for the military and veterans in 13 regions of Ukraine.
Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.
The U. S. Secretary of State announced the need for further mobilization in Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. The United States also calls for lowering the conscription age to 18 years to rapidly increase the number of the Armed Forces.
Ukraine has launched the White Business Club, which has drawn criticism from experts and businesses. The initiative is accused of creating discriminatory conditions and corruption risks.
The SBU and the State Bureau of Investigation detained five organizers of a mobilization evasion scheme in Dnipro who charged $12,000 for services. The detainees include employees of the TCC, military personnel and doctors who forged medical documents.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it was necessary to strengthen Ukraine's position before possible peace talks. According to him, Ukraine will be the leader of the negotiation process, but other parties will also take part.
Transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine will stop from January 1, 2025. The Ministry of energy and the Ukrainian GTS operator confirm the refusal to extend the contract with Gazprom and the development of alternative routes.
MHP-Hromada charity foundation won a silver award at the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2024 for the project to restore five museums. MHP also received a gold medal for the MHP nearby military support program.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is an exchange of military assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK. Russia is receiving troops and weapons, while in return it is helping the DPRK develop its missile and nuclear programs.
UN experts expressed concern about the vulnerability of Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to Russian attacks on the power grid. The situation is getting worse due to the approach of cold weather and damage to important electrical substations.
Installation of a Christmas tree on Sofiyevskaya Square in Kiev may be delayed. Workers managed to build only a third of the 15-meter artificial tree, which will be decorated with blue garlands.
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky summed up the results of the army's activities in November. The tasks of creating reserves and introducing innovative military technologies are defined.
Denmark will provide Ukraine with €6 million to restore damaged energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. The country is one of the leaders in terms of the volume of assistance to Ukraine relative to its own GDP.
The well-known restaurant chain Chernomorka has opened a new restaurant in Brovary due to the active development of the city. The restaurant offers free tastings, master classes and plans to open another institution in the city.
The Verkhovna Rada has sent for a second reading a draft law on criminal liability for leaking information from state registers. The document provided for up to 8 years in prison for such violations during martial law.
A Ukrainian startup has started mass production of the Palyanitsa drone rocket with the support of the Ministry of Defense. The missile has a range of 700 km and a cost of less than 1 1 million, and Lithuania has allocated 10 million euros for its production.
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine is negotiating with NATO on the supply of 20 air defense systems by the end of the year. The Secretary General of the Alliance confirmed that protecting Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian attacks is a priority.
Volodymyr Nosov, the founder of WhiteBIT, has gone from trading to creating Europe's largest crypto exchange. He invests in the development of the ecosystem and actively supports Ukraine.
An extraordinary meeting of the IAEA Board of governors on Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure will be held on December 12. Russian attacks on electrical substations threaten nuclear safety.
The expert spoke about the third wave of problems in the real estate market since the beginning of the invasion and the fall in sales. The preferences of customers have changed - now preference is given to 2-3-room apartments with a large kitchen and two bathrooms.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on raising the excise tax on tobacco products. The cost of a pack of cigarettes will increase by about 40 hryvnias, and the budget will receive more than 20 billion hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada has granted additional powers to the heads of the Pologovskaya and Vasilyevskaya military administrations. The decision was supported by 280 deputies and will be valid for the period of martial law and 30 days after its end.