Ukraine

The President of Ukraine opposed lowering the mobilization age, arguing that it risks increasing the number of unarmed people at the front. Zelenskyy emphasized the priority of providing weapons and missiles.

The Ukrainian president said that Xi Jinping is able to push Putin to peace because of Russia's economic dependence on China. Zelenskyy also emphasized Trump's important role in ending the war.

The court imposed a pre-trial restraint on Dmytro Ryumshyn in the form of detention with the possibility of bail. The former commander of the 155th Brigade was detained because of the mass desertion of his subordinates during the exercises in France.

The President of Ukraine expects the United States to provide reliable security guarantees before possible negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any negotiations on its future.

YouTube will resume shipping silver, gold, and diamond buttons to Ukrainian creators starting in January 2025. The awards will not be delivered to Russia, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.

In three days, the SBU conducted procedural actions in 157 criminal proceedings. 222 people were notified of suspicion, 85 of them were detained, and 287 searches were conducted.

Sturla's Olympic champion Holm Legreid organizes an auction of bibs to help Ukrainian children. The IBU does not yet allow Russian athletes in neutral status, unlike other federations.

Donald Trump called on Russia to conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine. He warned of tougher sanctions and tariffs against Moscow if the war continues.

The Oktyabrsky Court of Poltava imposed a pre-trial restraint on Oleksandr Liev in the form of detention with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 9 million. The ex-official is suspected of supplying low-quality machine guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A 58-year-old man died and 7 people were wounded as a result of an artillery strike and 9 air strikes on Kostyantynivka. Residential buildings, infrastructure and cars were damaged.

The court sent the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, into custody for 60 days with an alternative bail of UAH 49. 3 million. The suspect in the illegal enrichment of $1 million will first be sent to the hospital due to a suspected stroke.

There were 67 combat engagements in the frontline, including 44 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Kramatorsk and other sectors, but most of the attacks were repelled.

Taras Chmut, the head of the Supervisory Board of the Defense Procurement Agency, dismissed the AntAC's statements about Minister Umerov's influence as rumors. He emphasized the complexity and secrecy of defense procurement.

Defense Minister Umerov announced the possibility of reaching a production capacity of €34 billion in 2025. This requires €18 billion in financing, technology transfer, and partnerships with European companies.

Russian troops conducted 3,829 attacks along the contact line in Donetsk region, including 33 aerial bombardments. The attacks killed 1 person, wounded 3, and damaged critical infrastructure.

The DIU reports the destruction of a Russian position with equipment for Yamal satellites in the Ka-band. FPV drones also hit a hideout with enemy personnel.

The compensation program for damaged housing has resumed operations in Diia after the cyberattack. Owners of damaged housing in the government-controlled area can apply, with priority given to military personnel and privileged categories.

With the support of philanthropists, the museum staff recreated and digitized ancient clothes of Kyiv region.

The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Belgium and France at the Economic Forum in Davos. They discussed investments, economic support, agricultural and energy development.

Oleh Druz, the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was brought to court by ambulance after suffering a stroke during a search. He is suspected of illegal enrichment of $1 million during the full-scale war.

The Ministry of Social Policy continues to pay out the “Warm Winter” assistance for low-income families and IDPs. Due to technical reasons, about 5,000 families will receive UAH 6,500 each in early 2025.

The EU is facing a new confrontation over Orban's refusal to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. The Hungarian prime minister criticizes the sanctions regime and calls for the resumption of relations with Russia without restrictions.

In 2025, the MFA will launch the e-Consul system to simplify consular services abroad. The innovations include automated notarial services, courier delivery of passports, and registration of children's births.

In December 2024, Ukrainians deposited a record-breaking UAH 19. 4 billion to their gambling accounts. This is significantly higher than the monthly average of UAH 12.7 billion in January-November 2024.

Ukraine is expected to warm up to +4. ..+9 degrees, in the south up to +13 degrees on January 25-30. Tomorrow, wet snow, fog and temperatures around zero are forecast, with daytime temperatures reaching +1...+4 degrees.

In 2024, Ukrainian vessels caught almost 20 thousand tons of Antarctic aquatic bioresources, which is 54% more than in 2023. Five vessels harvested 19,075 tons of krill and 905 tons of toothfish.

The State Border Guard Service reports 2,500 attacks on the border of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year. Most attempts of infiltration by subversive groups were recorded in the Sumy sector.

There are no unusual situations on the border with Belarus, but tensions remain due to the presence of Belarusian troops. Ukraine is strengthening its defense and preparing for possible threats.

Hetmantsev decided to deprive Ukrainians of affordable foreign shopping: what do Ukrainians think about it.

Poroshenko's charitable foundation buys military bonds with donor funds through its own bank. According to media reports, the scheme allows him to make a profit from interest and minimize taxation.