Ukraine
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin came to the Verkhovna Rada to report on his work. Tomorrow or the day after, the relevant committee will consider the president's motion to dismiss him amid the MSEC scandal.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 11443 on strengthening the liability of legal entities for corruption offenses. The document introduces criminal sanctions against companies for bribing foreign officials.
Norway will provide €118 million to purchase the Patriot system for Ukraine through Romania. The project is being implemented jointly with the United States and Germany, and Norway has previously allocated NOK 4 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a draft law on a special procedure for writing off military property. Commanders of the Armed Forces will be able to write off drones and electronic warfare equipment with the approval of the Commander-in-Chief.
The Command of the Unmanned Systems Forces has been included in the list of state customers for drones and electronic warfare equipment. This will allow us to meet the needs of the frontline and strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities faster.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved draft law No. 12053 on the NMT in 2025. The testing will include 3 compulsory subjects and one optional subject, and schools will not conduct the state final exam.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves the procedure for creating a register of children deported by Russia and establishes an Interagency Commission for Data Verification. More than 19.5 thousand Ukrainian children have already been taken to Russia.
South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK military is being trained in Russia. russia is teaching the North Korean military basic military terms, but they have difficulty understanding them.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law allowing for a reduction in prison sentences for cooperation with the investigation. The document provides for fines ranging from 20 thousand to 12 million NMDG and possible confiscation of property.
In Odesa region, a group of 13 doctors who issued fake disability documents for $6-12 thousand was exposed. During the searches, $80,000 was seized, the organizer was detained, and 42 “clients” were identified.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for providing military personnel with hygiene products and medical examinations. Women will receive gynecological and mammological examinations, and men will receive urological examinations.
Starting March 2025, European operators will be able to review the limits on electricity imports to Ukraine and Moldova on a monthly basis. From December 2024, the import capacity limit will be 2,100 MW.
The experts of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise found modified “Shahed 136” with a thermobaric warhead during the recent attacks in Ukraine. The drones are equipped with Russian Kometa units and Chinese control boards.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for paying compensation for self-purchased rehabilitation equipment for people with visual or hearing impairments. Now all that is required is a document from the MSEC or the Medical and Sanitary Commission confirming the disability.
During the reorganization, no additional reviews will be conducted by the MSECs, and preferential pensions will be paid on time. The MSECs are scheduled to be completely liquidated from January 1, 2025.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the rules for the procurement of domestic drones and electronic warfare equipment for the needs of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 'A new chief of staff of the command, Colonel Oleksiy Halabuda, has been appointed.
Russia creates special assault companies of prisoners with hepatitis B and C to be sent to Ukraine. The first units are being formed as part of the 1435th and 1437th motorized rifle regiments to be deployed in the occupied territories.
New details of Shabunin's case: media published a witness interrogation report confirming that the activist is evading service.
The expert spoke about the problems of architectural accessibility in Ukraine and non-compliance with building codes. About 80-85% of new buildings do not meet accessibility standards, and the UN has recognized Ukraine's failure to fulfill its obligations.
Ukraine requests Tomahawk missiles with a range of over 2,400 kilometers from the United States as part of a “non-nuclear deterrence package. ” U.S. officials consider this request unrealistic due to limited stockpiles and lack of justification for use.
According to a poll by Rating, 74% of Ukrainians named the fight against corruption as the most important reform, while only 10% considered customs a priority. 84% of respondents are dissatisfied with the current results of anti-corruption reform.
The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a comprehensive package of winter aid for Ukrainian families, including UAH 1000 in eSupport and subsidies. The Affordable Medicines program will be expanded, and families with solid fuel will receive up to UAH 21 thousand.
The NSDC announced plans to draft more than 160,000 people into the Armed Forces to man up to 85% of military units. The Council extended the mobilization until February 2025.
Ukraine's President said that Russia has abducted tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and is trying to erase their identity. According to Moscow, the number of children taken away reaches 700,000.
During his visit to Georgia, Viktor Orban congratulated the Georgian Dream on its election victory. He said that the country had not allowed itself to be drawn into a war with Russia, as it had been with Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine met with Halla Tomasdottir in Reykjavik to discuss Iceland's participation in demining and rehabilitation of soldiers. The parties also discussed the issue of countering disinformation and implementation of the Peace Formula.
Four leaders of the Dnipro City Council are accused of embezzling UAH 10. 5 million in procurement for the defense forces. The suspects purchased military equipment at inflated prices.
Mariana Betsa has been appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Prior to her appointment, she served as Ambassador to Estonia and was previously a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the general mobilization for 90 days until February 7, 2025. The decision was supported by 304 MPs.
The United States is holding consultations on how to respond to the potential involvement of the North Korean military by Russia. According to the State Department, the DPRK has sent about 10,000 soldiers to Russia.