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Foreigners who served under contract in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, or the State Special Transport Service can obtain Ukrainian citizenship regardless of their length of service. The decision is made upon submission by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, or the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
Over 100 Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine on the side of Russia as mercenaries, and are likely not affiliated with the Chinese government. Ukrainian troops have already captured several Chinese in the Donbas.
Negotiations between Ukraine and the USA on access to mineral deposits were tense. The Trump administration's project stipulates that income from minerals will go to an investment fund.
U. S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said his words about the partition of Ukraine were misinterpreted. He meant the zones of responsibility of the allies, not the separation of the country.
On the night of April 12, Russia attacked Odesa with "Shahed"-type ударні drones. The Kyiv and Peresyp districts of the city were under attack, as reported by the mayor.
Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed disappointment with the actions of both sides of the conflict. Also, the US has leverage to conclude a peace agreement between the countries.
The Gambia has appointed a diplomat from Turkey, not from Russia, as ambassador to Ukraine. Sybiga stressed the importance of Africa's support in achieving a just peace.
Kit Kellogg proposed dividing Ukraine along the Dnieper, stationing Western troops on the right bank. This implies ceding the eastern territories to Russia, but the idea is unlikely to find support in Moscow.
On Friday, Russia commented on the negotiations between Putin and Steve Witkoff regarding the settlement in Ukraine. Dmitriev called the negotiations with the US special envoy productive.
Britain and France will present Trump with a force plan for Ukraine, hoping to convince the United States to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. Military leaders are working out the details of the European coalition.
Since the beginning of the day, 126 combat clashes have taken place. Russian troops launched 56 air strikes, used more than 900 kamikaze drones and carried out about 5,000 shellings.
The enemy captured Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil of Donetsk region and advanced in the area of Arkhangelsk. According to preliminary data, the occupiers also captured Kalynove.
The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated Cyprus (11:1) and qualified for Euro 2026, as Romania lost to Germany. The European Championship will be held in Latvia and Lithuania from January 20 to February 7, 2026.
Rachel Reeves stated the need for closer cooperation with the EU due to Trump's rhetoric. Britain seeks access to the EU defense fund and participation of companies in the bloc's armament.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggested that Trump support the "transfer" of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions to Russia.
Yulia Svyrydenko presented Prince Harry with an Easter basket with paska baked from flour from demined fields of Sumy region. Pysanky for the basket were made by the mother of the deceased paramedic Iryna Tsybukh.
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for Washington for talks on a rare earth metals agreement. The talks, which will last two days, will be technical in nature.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic unmanned aerial complex "Rarog-10". FPV drones are capable of hitting targets day and night and have protection against electronic warfare.
In Ukraine, prices for medicines that are not included in the list for price reduction have increased to 30%. People's Deputies call for comprehensive price regulation by all market participants.
The Ukrainian government will allocate UAH 540 million for electronic warfare systems to protect frontline communities. It is also planned to allocate up to UAH 10 million per community for priority protection needs.
The court has chosen a preventive measure in the form of detention without the right to bail for an 18-year-old resident of Hlyboka, who is suspected of fatally beating a 27-year-old Bukovinian woman. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
Units of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 14 Russian soldiers, including three officers, in the Kursk region. During the operations, about 30 enemy soldiers were destroyed.
Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to purchase air defense systems from partners, not just ask for them. He discussed this issue with Trump and emphasized that air defense is a priority for protecting cities.
Kyiv police officers drew up protocols for the parents of three teenagers who were riding trams and electric trains. They face a fine of 850 to 1700 hryvnias.
Ukraine has more than 10 manufacturers of fiber optic drones with a range of up to 20+ km and expects additional funds from the Nordic countries to increase production.
The government of Ukraine has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank on the allocation of 300 million euros for the restoration of energy and critical infrastructure. The "transport visa-free regime" with the EU has also been extended.
HACC satisfied the claim of the Ministry of Justice and recovered the assets of "Belaruskali" to the state revenue: more than 70 thousand tons of potassium chloride, monetary assets and wagons.
Last year, the Ukrainian defense industry produced $10 billion worth of weapons, covering 30-40% of the front's needs. The main problem is insufficient funding for the purchase of components.
Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with Stephen Witcoff, the US special envoy. The likely topic of discussion is the cessation of the war in Ukraine and a meeting between Putin and Trump.
