The government plans to cover the 2025 budget deficit with $36. 9 billion in external borrowings. The EU, IMF, and the US will be the main donors, and Ukraine's economy may grow by 4.3%.
Starting from January 1, 2025, state and municipal medical institutions will be able to provide paid medical services in Ukraine. The fees will apply to services that are not covered by the medical guarantee program and additional services.
On the night of January 1, active movement of enemy drones was detected in different regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving through Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved Ukraine's defense budget for 2025 in the amount of UAH 2. 22 trillion. The Ministry of Defense will receive the most funds - UAH 1.57 trillion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs - UAH 438 billion, and the National Guard - UAH 161 billion.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports active movement of UAVs over Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. The drones are moving in different directions, and the military is controlling the situation.
Starting January 1, 2025, all medical institutions will work through the NHSU Medical Guarantee Program. The first agreement has already been signed by the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, and other institutions must comply with the NHSU requirements.
Starting from January 1, 2025, the rules of international insurance “Green Card” will change. The certificate will be valid from the next day after issuance, electronic PDF formats and free pricing will be available.
The indicator affects social benefits, pensions, alimony, and other state guarantees.
President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.
In the President's New Year's address, the launch of the Sapsan missile was demonstrated for the first time. Zelenskyy spoke about the production of Ukrainian missiles and drones, including one million UAVs a year.
Starting January 1, 2025, the military tax for individuals will increase from 1. 5% to 5%, and for individual entrepreneurs it will amount to UAH 800 per month. Military personnel will pay 1.5%, while social benefits and government bonds will remain unchanged.
The President of Ukraine expressed confidence that the new American president will be able to stop the aggression of the terrorist country. Zelenskyy emphasized the impossibility of “zeroing out” Russia's crimes and the need for a just peace.
In the capital, law enforcement officials have begun checking reports of possible fireworks launches found on social media. The police reminded the public of the ban on the use of pyrotechnics during martial law and sent teams to verify the information.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at 41. 0295 UAH/USD, which is 1 kopeck stronger than the previous rate. The euro rose by 24 kopecks to 43.68 UAH/euro.
There were 188 combat engagements in the frontline, with 56 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. The most active fighting also took place in the Liman, Kramatorsk and Kurakhove sectors.
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The NEURC has approved an increase in the electricity transmission tariff to UAH 686. 23/MWh starting in 2025. The tariff for dispatch control was reduced by 5% to 98.97 UAH/MWh.
Starting from January 1, 2025, to retire at the age of 60, you will need to have at least 32 years of insurance coverage. By 2028, this figure will gradually increase to 35 years.
The Minister of Digital Transformation has outlined the main goal for 2025 - the development of Ukrainian defense tech. The priority will be the development of drones, robots and missiles to enhance defense capabilities.
The President of Ukraine called the year 2024 “won and free” and addressed the nation with a New Year's greeting. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of unity and stressed the desire for a just peace and victory.
The President signed Law No. 12104, which grants the right to defer mobilization to civilians who have been captured by Russia. The law also applies to people whose close relatives are missing.
Andriy Tupikov has been appointed the new head of the SBU's Counterintelligence Department by Presidential decree. Tupikov is a major in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and a holder of the Order of Danylo Halytskyi for courage in the defense of Ukraine.
In 2024, the Air Force of Ukraine destroyed more than 1,300 missiles, 1,400 drones, 40 airplanes and 6 helicopters. The Ukrainian Air Force flew more than 20,000 sorties, of which almost 9,000 were with Western weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his return home after the fight with Tyson Fury. The meeting took place on December 31, and the boxer plans to resume training only at the end of April.
The second meeting of the Technology Council discussed strengthening air defense and domestic arms production. The President spoke about system solutions for missile defense and the development of the defense industry.
The Ministry of Environment has assessed the extent of environmental damage caused by Russian aggression. 3 million hectares of forests were destroyed, more than 6,500 environmental crimes were recorded, and 180 million tons of CO₂ were emitted.
The head of the GRU, Kirill Budanov, commented on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, hinting at the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence. Assad fled to Russia, and Ahmad al-Sharaa became the new leader of Syria.
Producers of alcohol and bioethanol will pay a guaranteed tax on the maximum possible production volume. The law will remain in force until Ukraine joins the EU or until 2030.
In Kryzhopol, an explosion occurred in the office of the head of the company when a former employee entered. The incident killed three people and injured another.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck at the Yartsevskaya oil depot in the Smolensk region of Russia. Powerful explosions and a fire of oil tanks were recorded at the facility, which supplied the Russian army.
