Ukraine

Parliament has voted in favor of a request to President Zelensky to strip MP Yuriy Boyko of the title of “Hero of Ukraine. ” 232 MPs voted in favor of the decision.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released data on the losses of mobilized Russian military personnel from September 2022 to October 2024. The total number of dead mobilized persons reportedly amounted to 98,641, not including other categories of military.

Ukraine's power grid remains in a significant capacity deficit after 12 massive attacks. Electricity is imported from 5 countries with a total volume of 10,422 MWh.

At a press conference, Putin spoke of a “normal” economy in Russia and compared the war to a “dzhuzhukha. ” He proposed to conduct an “experiment” with an “Oreshnik” missile against Ukrainian air defense in Kyiv.

The Verkhovna Rada has voted to abolish medical and social expert commissions starting January 1, 2025. Instead, expert commissions will be created in cluster hospitals with a new system for assessing the functioning of a person.

The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.

The HACC extended procedural duties for MP Iryna Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for two months. She is accused of acquiring assets worth more than UAH 20 million above her official income.

Russia has increased the production of kamikaze drones to 600 units per month, but has reduced their quality due to a lack of imported parts. the occupiers are modifying UAVs to make them black and stronger.

Users report technical problems with the Defense Ministry's Reserve+ application. It is recommended to have paper documents with you due to a failure in the electronic system.

The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.

The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of unity between the US and the EU to achieve peace. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this issue with the US president after his inauguration.

The Parliament voted 258 to recall Yuriy Boyko from the position of member of the Committee on Human Rights and Deoccupation. During the consideration of the resolution, there was a scuffle between deputies of the "Servant of the People" and "European Solidarity" factions.

Maxim Krippa announced negotiations with Netflix to create a series based on S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. The game has already paid off and is profitable, with the US being the main market.

President of the European Council Antonio Costa reiterated the EU's full support for Ukraine. The European Council will discuss Ukraine and its future membership in the EU.

The organizer of the raider group, who offered a $1 million bribe to an SBU officer, tried to order the murder of a witness for $50,000. The murder was planned directly from the pre-trial detention center through other prisoners.

Ukrainian producers have raised prices for carrots to 20-28 UAH/kg, which is 83% higher than last year. Most farms have suspended sales of quality carrots, expecting further price increases.

Drivers make up the largest category of men crossing the border into Ukraine. Of the 55,000 refusals to cross the border, a significant portion are drivers who could not confirm the purpose of their trip.

The SBU and the Ukrainian Navy conducted a combined attack on the Novoshakhtyn Oil Refinery in the Rostov region of Russia. The drones overloaded the air defense system, after which the missiles caused significant damage to the refinery's production facilities.

EU leaders plan to reaffirm their continued support for Ukraine at a summit with Zelenskyy in Brussels. They will also discuss the challenges of Trump's return and a potential trade war with the United States.

Ukraine's border has seen an increase in passenger traffic before the New Year and Christmas holidays to 88-97 thousand people per day. In 11 months of 2024, 32.3 million people crossed the border.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the intensification of Russian offensive actions in several areas at once. The UK promised to significantly increase its support for Ukraine in 2025.

A spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy said it is constantly ready for possible Russian attacks, regardless of the date. The military expects any “surprises” from the enemy on Christmas, which this year is officially celebrated on December 25.

In the village of Volodymyrivka, a private house caught fire due to a short circuit in the power grid. The mother took her six children, aged 4 to 15, out, was burned and hospitalized.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the “protection of citizens” in Transnistria due to the possible termination of gas supplies through Ukraine. Moldova accuses Moscow of gas blackmail and is looking for alternative supply routes.

The President declared his intention to strengthen Ukraine's position for the transition to diplomacy in 2025. He noted that not all of the “victory plan” for diplomatic steps has been implemented yet.

The President of Ukraine reports positive developments in the discussion of the deployment of a peacekeeping contingent with Macron. European countries are considering sending up to 100,000 troops after the ceasefire.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 drones, two Iskander-Ms and an X-59 missile. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 45 attack UAVs and neutralized 40 imitator drones.

Over the past day, 250 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 35 air strikes and over 4,250 attacks, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their operation in the Kursk region.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,530 Russian servicemen. Also, 5 tanks, 27 armored vehicles, 14 artillery systems and 51 enemy drones were destroyed.

On December 19, Ukraine is expected to have mostly warm weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to +11°C. Precipitation in the form of wet snow is possible in the east, while the rest of the territory will be without significant precipitation.