In 2024, the occupiers stepped up repression of Ukrainian women in the occupied territories. At least 17 Ukrainian civilian women are in Russian captivity, including Oksana Senezhuk, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 9-year-old girl from Ukraine in Germany. The perpetrator, the former partner of the child's mother, strangled the girl on her way to school after breaking up with her.
Georgian President Kavelashvili announced the suspension of EU accession talks due to his unwillingness to comply with Brussels' demands. He accused “foreign governments” of trying to drag Georgia into the war in Ukraine.
An arson attack on the Ukrainian restaurant “Slava Ukraini” has taken place in Tallinn, as evidenced by surveillance cameras. The fire broke out in the morning of January 31, and the police opened a criminal investigation.
Finland has approved the 27th package of military aid to Ukraine worth 198 million euros. The total amount of Finnish defense aid since the beginning of the full-scale invasion has reached 2.5 billion euros.
A group that organized a channel for illegal migration from Latin America and Central Asia was exposed. The criminals earned UAH 2.5 million by helping foreigners obtain visas using forged documents.
Ukraine's power system remains stable despite the cold snap. Power engineers are carrying out restoration work after the shelling and are working on various scenarios for the situation.
Russia does not recognize the detention of 24 Ukrainians taken from southern Ukraine to Crimean detention centers. Overall, in 2024, at least 250 Ukrainian citizens are imprisoned for political persecution.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban announced a possible veto of EU sanctions against Russia in 6 months if gas transit does not resume. Hungary received guarantees from the EU to resume transit.
19 EU member states have asked the European Investment Bank to increase defense funding. The countries propose to expand the list of authorized activities and issue “defense bonds.
Maryna Bezrukova was dismissed as director of the Defense Procurement Agency due to failure to fulfill supply plans and other violations. Arsen Zhumadilov was appointed interim director until a new director is approved.
The Ministry of Justice upheld the complaint of the Ministry of Defense and canceled the registration action to change the head of the State Enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency”. Bezrukova was suspended, and Zhumadilov was granted the status of interim director.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the successful hit of the command post of the Kursk group of enemy troops in the town of Rylsk. As a result of a precision strike, the enemy's command center was destroyed.
Brovary and Jena: Strategic Partnership in War and After the Victory.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for obtaining permission from the State Service for Ethnic Policy for contacts with banned religious organizations. The procedure defines the approval procedure, application form and monitoring of such contacts.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that China has a plan to close the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the United States. Panama categorically denies the transfer of control over the canal to China.
The cost of table beet in Ukraine increased by 24% over the week, reaching UAH 14-18/kg. Experts attribute the growth to a decrease in stocks of quality products in the face of increasing demand.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced an electronic referral to the military medical commission through the Reserve+ app. Persons liable for military service can generate a digital document with a QR code without visiting the MCC.
The eMalyatko service is now available again on the Diia portal after being temporarily suspended due to a cyberattack. Parents can receive 9 important services with one application within a day.
For the first time, the National Bank of Ukraine has assessed the likelihood of a quick end to active hostilities. The assessment is presented for the first time in the NBU's Inflation Report amid continuing military risks.
The NBU predicts that fuel prices will rise by more than 13% in 2024 due to higher excise taxes. This will affect the cost of goods and transportation services.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a bill to ratify an agreement with the UK to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. The agreement provides up to 2 billion pounds for the purchase of air defense systems and the establishment of repair bases.
FUIB offers a debit card with free service and no fees for basic transactions.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the successful attack on LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka on the night of January 31. Explosions and flames were reported at the facility, which is one of Russia's ten largest refineries.
Due to cloud cover and low productivity of household solar power plants, electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2%. The power grid continues to recover from Russian attacks and emergency repairs are underway.
In 2024, 495,090 deaths were registered in Ukraine, compared to 176,679 births. The highest number of births was recorded in Kyiv, and the highest number of deaths in Dnipropetrovska oblast.
Yuriy Vysotsky, a lecturer at the Karpenko-Kary National University of Kyiv, is accused of humiliating students and violating their personal boundaries. This was stated by actors Serhiy Volosovets and Ostap Vakulyuk.
The NBU forecasts that utility tariffs will remain unchanged in 2025. Starting in 2026, tariffs are expected to be gradually brought to economically justified levels.
In 2024, 500,000 people left Ukraine, and another 200,000 are expected to leave in 2025. The NBU predicts the return of migrants in 2026, but their number is decreasing due to adaptation abroad.
DPRK troops were withdrawn from the front line after heavy losses and disorganization. Their numbers have been halved in three months, but the United States allows for the possibility of their return after additional training.
