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In December, the government additionally financed 100 brigades for UAH 25-27 million each on the instructions of the President. The funds were used to purchase drones, spare parts, and maintain combat capability.

The SBU and the Navy conducted a successful operation to destroy a Russian reconnaissance drone depot in Rostov region. The attack involved the use of drones and a Neptune missile, which led to the detonation of ammunition.

On January 11-12, Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to 0-4° Celsius at night and -1° to +3° Celsius during the day. Precipitation in the form of rain and sleet is forecast for the weekend in different regions.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said that Russia's use of the so-called “shadow fleet” not only finances its military budget but also threatens the environment.

The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Press Service refuted a fake report about changes in the pension and salary calculation system from January 15. The restrictions will only affect special pensions that are more than 4+ times the national average.

The Ministry of Justice has transferred all paper civil status records to the electronic registry of civil registrars. Over the first 5 days after the registry was reopened, more than 36,000 records were entered.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported the deaths of 67 clergymen and the destruction of more than 630 religious buildings at the hands of the Russian occupiers. The occupation authorities ban the activities of religious organizations not affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expects a visit from US President-elect Keith Kellogg's special envoy after Trump's inauguration. The parties plan to discuss the possibilities of achieving a just peace in Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine met with the President of Italy to discuss Euro-Atlantic integration and sanctions against the Russian Federation. Particular attention was paid to the issue of the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children and assistance to orphans in Italy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman reported good relations between Zelenskyy and Trump and their previous meetings. A new personal meeting of the presidents is expected after the inauguration to discuss important issues.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

The government proposes to increase fines for showing films without registration to 17-34 thousand UAH. For a repeat violation within a year, the fine will increase to 34-51 thousand UAH with confiscation of funds.

In 2023, 23. 9 thousand hybrid cars were registered in Ukraine, up 39% year-on-year. Toyota RAV-4 is the leader among new hybrids, and Ford Fusion is the leader among used hybrids.

IAEA experts conducted three visits to Ukrainian power substations at the end of last year. During the inspections, they found remnants of cluster munitions and documented damage to critical nuclear power plant infrastructure.

Cooperation that changes lives: how SOS Children's Villages works in Brovary.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented on the information about Trump's meeting with Putin, noting that this is not a new initiative. Ukraine expects Trump to meet with Zelenskyy after the inauguration to work together for peace.

In Ukraine, 900-950 thousand people have been reserved for mobilization. According to the Prime Minister, this figure has been fixed for a long time and does not affect the mobilization process.

The Ministry of Justice announced the resumption of all major services of the Unified State Register portal after a large-scale cyberattack by the Russian Federation. Search for information, generation of extracts and other key functions of the registry are available again.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, has hired Yevhen Sokur, who was fired from the State Tax Service over corruption scandals, as his assistant. A criminal investigation is underway against Sokur for obstructing the supply of fuel to the army.

The EU has provided Ukraine with the first tranche of €3 billion from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used for priority budgetary expenditures under the ERA initiative, which provides a total of $50 billion in support.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announces preparations for high-level Ukrainian-American contacts after Trump's inauguration on January 20.

Economists predict that the dollar will rise to 47. 5 hryvnia by the end of 2025. This will be influenced by military operations, a decline in exports, and the massive closure of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine.

Ukraine has set an example for European countries in refusing to use Russian nuclear fuel for Soviet-designed reactors. Three EU countries already use Westinghouse fuel, and two more are preparing to switch.

The Japanese government imposed new sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 45 individuals and organizations. Starting January 23, the export of 335 goods, including motorcycles and specialty vehicle components, will also be banned.

Kyiv has low air pollution and normal radiation levels. Due to the fog and high humidity (97%), the sensors may show overestimated pollution levels.

The German Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry prepared a plan for additional military assistance to Ukraine worth 3 billion euros. Chancellor Scholz did not approve the initiative, explaining that there is sufficient funding for 2025.

Sebastian Kaleta criticized the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's reaction to candidate Navrotsky's statement on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO. He called for the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned because of “interference in the electoral process.

The coalition of business communities called on the new head of the State Tax Service to cooperate.

More than 7,000 military personnel returned to service after the adoption of the law on voluntary return. 4,396 people have already been officially reinstated, while the process of reopening and closing criminal cases against the rest is underway.

The Ministry of Environment reports that there is no threat to the coast of Odesa from the spill of fuel oil from Russian tankers. The pollution over an area of about 1000 km² reached the coast of Crimea, killing more than 15,000 birds and 30 dolphins.