Ukraine

The President of Ukraine will meet with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv to discuss the work of the newly created Ministry of National Unity. They are planning to discuss support for Ukrainians abroad.

A solid fuel boiler in a two-story building caught fire in the village of Lypnyk, Lviv district. Two people suffered second-degree burns of the head, arms and legs and were hospitalized.

The Parliament instructed the Regulatory Committee to consider a resolution to expel Yuriy Boyko from the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. 256 MPs voted in favor of the resolution.

North Korean units set up additional observation posts to detect Ukrainian drones. For offensive actions, the DPRK military forms assault groups of 20-30 people and uses red tape for identification.

Over 5 months, Ukraine exported 19 mln tons of grain, up 4 mln tons year-on-year. Total exports since the beginning of the year amounted to 57 million tons, demonstrating Ukraine's reliability as a partner.

Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise has conducted more than 30 thousand examinations on the consequences of Russian aggression. Experts use 3D scanning to assess both direct losses and lost profits of enterprises.

Two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, causing a fuel spill. According to Zelenskyy, the vessels were almost 50 years old and part of Russia's shadow fleet.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill on multiple citizenship in Ukraine in the first reading. The document defines the conditions for acquiring dual citizenship and prohibits it for citizens of the aggressor state.

The Verkhovna Rada has summoned First Deputy Prosecutor General Khomenko and SBU Head Malyuk to appear before it on December 18. They will report on the activities of pro-Russian parties and assess the statements of MP Boyko.

Starting from January 1, 2025, 18-year-old Ukrainians will be able to buy books in Ukrainian in 11 bookstores under the eBook program. The state provides UAH 908 for the purchase of books, which must be spent within three months.

Alina Lebedieva, a cohabitant of Acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Sokur, opened a flower business 3 months after his appointment. The NACP is checking the official's declarations and lifestyle.

Zelensky said that 12-15 additional air defense systems are needed to fully protect the country.

The North Korean military in Kursk region is not aware of the danger from UAVs due to poor information from the Russians. russia is trying to hide the DPRK's losses by quickly evacuating the bodies and burning the faces of the dead.

The Government has amended the procedure for using funds for defense procurement by the State Enterprise “State Logistics Operator”. The innovations will strengthen control over budget funds and optimize financial flows.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Lviv. He visited Mars Field to honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for filing complaints about the lack of mobile communication through the Diia app. The feature will allow monitoring the quality and availability of electronic communication services.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 31 drones from the areas of Bryansk and Orel. The defense forces destroyed 20 drones in five regions, and another 10 did not reach their targets due to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' opposition.

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 6 billion from the EU for free hot meals for primary school students. In 2025, the program is to be expanded to all schoolchildren as part of the Winter Support program.

Two adaptive clubs for veterans and people with disabilities have been opened in Vinnytsia Oblast.

A new checkpoint, Nyzhankovychi - Malkhovychi, will be opened on the Ukrainian-Polish border for passenger and freight transport. The opening of the checkpoint should reduce the load on existing checkpoints and expand export opportunities.

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in a residential building in the center of Moscow. According to media reports, the 32-year-old athlete committed suicide after his divorce from Anna Sedokova.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade for abuse of office. The commander is suspected of using his subordinates to build his own house instead of serving.

Almost 400 settlements in 16 regions of Ukraine are without power due to the weather. Despite the absence of outage schedules, Ukrenergo urges to save electricity from 8:00 to 22:00.

Russian troops attacked Ukrainian fortifications in the areas of Shevchenko, Storozheve and Kurakhove. As a result of the shelling, some Ukrainian positions were destroyed, making it impossible to hold them.

The White House has confirmed the movement of North Korean troops to the front line to take part in the fighting in Ukraine. According to John Kirby, the DPRK has already lost several dozen soldiers killed and wounded.

Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed in Moscow on Ryazansky Prospekt. According to sources, it was the work of the SBU

A TT pistol with 8 rounds of ammunition hidden in a car repair book was found at the Orlivka checkpoint in Odesa region. A Ukrainian citizen tried to take the weapon to Turkey.

The former FBI informant admitted that he fabricated a story about $5 million in bribes to Joe and Hunter Biden from the Ukrainian company Burisma. Smirnov also pleaded guilty to tax evasion on $2 million in income.

The German Defense Minister announced a possible role for the country in ensuring a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The specific details of participation will depend on the terms of the ceasefire and the mandate of the peacekeeping force.

Donald Trump called Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory “stupid. ” The White House emphasized that the decision was made after lengthy discussions.