Ukraine

There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.

Yermak said that Zelenskyy plans to discuss with Biden the possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO. The president wants to use the last opportunity while Biden is in office.

Mobile pharmacies for villages without stationary pharmacies have been launched in Myronivska community in Kyiv region. The project is being implemented by MHP-Community and Ukrvaktsyna, and 120 people from 10 villages used the services in the first three days.

The President of Ukraine inspected the aftermath of the December 10 missile attack on Zaporizhzhia by Russia, which killed 11 people. Zelensky ordered to find new premises for the affected hospital and help with equipment.

The IAEA Board of Governors has adopted a resolution on the security of energy infrastructure proposed by Ukraine. Russia and China voted against it, 22 countries supported the document, 10 abstained.

The Brovary community has introduced a program of free medical examinations to detect cancer. The local authorities also provide IDPs and privileged categories of the population with free medicines and dental services.

A traditional Christmas meal in 2024 will cost Ukrainians UAH 1,365, up 41% from last year. The most expensive dishes will be fried fish, kutia and borscht with beans.

DIU cyber specialists established control over the web servers of the State Duma and the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation. A banner “The country of Russia does not exist” appeared on the State Duma website, and the website of the Constitutional Court was blocked.

Expert Oleh Posternak revealed the details of the HACC scandals, including the massive failure of IQ testing among judicial candidates. He also revealed facts of judges' luxurious life and dependence on NABU-SAPO.

The declaration of firearms continues in Ukraine, with citizens declaring 640 units and 42,000 rounds of ammunition in the first two weeks. The declaration procedure is simplified, and the number of weapons is not limited.

The Minister of Agrarian Policy announced the creation of an EU-style payment agency for transit distribution of funds. The project is planned to be implemented in 2025 as part of the integration requirements.

The President chaired a meeting of the Staff on air defense and frontline stabilization in Zaporizhzhia region. Zelenskyy also inspected the equipment in the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief reported enemy losses of about 400 people daily in the Pokrovsk sector in December. Syrskyi noted that this area remains one of the most difficult.

Donald Trump Jr. posted a video on Instagram with the cover of Time, where his father kicks Zelenskyy. This happened after Time magazine announced Donald Trump as the Person of the Year 2024.

A woman who extorted money from the wife of a captured Azovstal defender was detained in Kyiv region. The offender promised to help with the return of the soldier for UAH 1 million, using fake connections in a Russian prison.

The European Court of Human Rights has recognized the ban on the public wearing of the St. George's ribbon in Ukraine as legal. The court dismissed the complaint filed by Yuriy Borzykh, who challenged the ban.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Warsaw has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, despite media speculation. During his meeting with Macron, the two discussed security and support for Ukraine.

There were 138 combat engagements on the frontline, most of them in the Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors.

Ukraine plans to launch a unified electronic system to automate the process of obtaining business permits and licenses by 2026. The project aims to simplify the regulatory environment and is a condition for EU funding.

The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, asks for more staff, but cannot effectively manage the existing staff. The agency has high staff turnover and a scandal involving fake disability certificates.

43% of Ukrainians read for self-development, while 45% do not read because they lack time. The study showed low awareness of the eBook program - 65% of respondents heard about it for the first time.

The President of Ukraine inspected the equipment of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade and listened to a report on the operations. The soldiers were awarded the Bohdan Khmelnytsky and “For Courage” orders.

Hetmantsev created a club for business with preferences, but assures that the rules are the same for everyone.

The share of Ukrainian-language books among the titles read increased from 57% to 76% in 2024. The main reason for this was the restriction on the import of Russian books, and the majority of readers (53%) prefer the Ukrainian language.

Russia promises to respond to Ukraine's alleged strike on the Taganrog military airfield with ATACMS missiles. peskov said that the response will be given “when and how it is deemed appropriate.

The U. S. House of Representatives has approved the 2025 defense budget without extending the lend-lease for Ukraine, allocating $300 million in aid. The expert explains why the absence of the line item is not a critical issue.

Babyn Yar and the Odesa Literary Museum have been added to the UNESCO International List of Cultural Property under Enhanced Protection. Previously, 25 Ukrainian cultural heritage sites were added to the list.

The National Bank of Ukraine has raised its key policy rate to 13. 5% to curb inflation. The regulator plans to continue tightening monetary policy to achieve the 5% inflation target.

Rosneft and Reliance have agreed on the largest ever Indo-Russian oil supply deal, sources said.

During the period of the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ukrainian Land Forces have almost tripled in size. Today, on December 12, Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 1997.