EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the EU was ready to take over military support for Ukraine if the US refused. She expressed confidence that the United States would continue to support Ukraine, as it is in its interests.
The Pentagon announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine. According to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the amount of support will be $500 million.
In 2024, the language ombudsman received 2,314 complaints about violations of language legislation, which is 37% less than last year. Most violations concerned the lack of a Ukrainian version of websites and services.
The President called on partners to invest in the production of Ukrainian drones, emphasizing their efficiency. Ukraine plans to produce 30,000 long-range drones and 3,000 missiles in 2024.
Karol Nawrocki stated that Ukraine cannot be part of international alliances due to the "crimes" in Volhynia. At the same time, the Ukrainian ambassador reported progress in the dialogue on the exhumation of the victims of the Volhynian tragedy.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis explained the real purpose of the statements and the deployment of troops by Belarus. According to him, this is Lukashenka's attempt to ensure the legitimacy of the upcoming elections by increasing turnout.
The Parliament supported the extension of the deadline for the voluntary return of servicemen from the NWC until March 1, 2025. The law provides for the resumption of payments and social guarantees for those who voluntarily return to service.
The Ministry of Health plans to establish rehabilitation units in every community in 2025. UAH 5.8 billion has been allocated for the program, which will increase the number of sessions to 12,000 per day.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on a 50% discount on the fine for late updating of military registration data. More than 6 million people liable for military service did not update their data in 2024.
One laboratory-confirmed case of human metapneumovirus has been recorded in the capital. The incidence of HMPV is lower than in previous years. A total of 14 cases have been detected in Ukraine since the beginning of the epidemic season.
The Hub for Women Entrepreneurs in Brovary continues to operate, refuting rumors of moving to Kyiv. All initiatives and intensives to support women's business in the community will continue as usual.
Will the hryvnia continue to devalue in 2025 and what will happen to the dollar exchange rate - an economist's forecast.
The new head of the State Tax Service should change approaches to working with business, according to the European Business Association.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support draft law No. 12368 on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court with only 218 votes in favor. This is the second failure of the draft law, which is a beacon of the IMF and should be adopted by the end of 2024.
The BES exposed a tax evasion scheme by a group of companies of the GNT Group holding during wheat transshipment. Searches are ongoing at the Olimpex grain terminal, and company representatives are actively opposing investigators.
Lloyd Austin said that achieving Russia's goals in Ukraine will lead to significant losses for it in the future. To maintain the occupied territories, Russia will have to spend huge resources and engage significant ground forces.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on peculiarities of military registration. Women will be able to undergo basic military training on a voluntary basis, and 18-year-old boys abroad can register remotely.
Alexander Smirnov admitted that he lied about $5 million in bribes from Burisma to Joe and Hunter Biden. A Los Angeles court sentenced him to 6 years in prison for attempting to influence the 2020 elections.
Over 81 thousand Ukrainians fell ill with SARS last week, down 19. 7% from the previous week. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, 1.6 million cases of SARS, influenza and COVID-19 have been recorded.
The state is ready to offer Ukrainians abroad jobs at defense companies with the possibility of reservations from mobilization. There are plans to create special job centers in Ukraine and abroad.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized and is in line with seasonal levels. Restoration work at power facilities continues after 13 massive attacks by Russia last year.
In Uzhhorod, a man put his pants to dry in a gas oven and went to rest, which led to a fire. Neighbors who smelled smoke helped the owner put out the fire.
A grant competition “Culture in Focus of Communities” with a budget of UAH 10 million has been launched to develop cultural initiatives outside regional centers. Projects can receive from UAH 500 thousand to UAH 1 million to implement cultural initiatives.
The Ministry of Energy announces no plans to revise electricity tariffs for households. The Ministry warns of disinformation from the enemy.
Ukraine's Defense Minister discusses with the Pentagon chief a roadmap for military assistance for the coming years. Eight areas of cooperation will be approved at the Ramstein meeting, and Zelenskyy is expected to attend.
The State Border Guard Service does not record the movement of Belarusian military equipment and personnel near the Ukrainian border. SBGS spokesperson Demchenko said that Belarus is only escalating the situation with constant exercises.
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy reported that the coasts of Odesa and Mykolaiv may have been contaminated with fuel oil from Russian tankers. The accident has already killed about 15-20 thousand birds and more than 30 dolphins off the coast of Crimea.
Vehicular traffic at the Solotvyno-Sighetu-Marmaciei checkpoint will be restricted from January 10 to February 28, 2025. The restrictions will be in effect daily from 9:00 to 15:30, and pedestrians will be able to cross the border without obstacles.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 70 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. The defense forces destroyed 46 attack UAVs, while 24 imitator drones were lost without consequences.
The Ukrainian Embassy protested Andriy Danko's plans to visit Moscow with a parliamentary delegation. Diplomats urged Slovakia to refrain from contact with Russia and reminded of the historical consequences of such decisions.
