Ukraine

Dmytro Lytvyn reacted to Orban's statements about a “Christmas truce” with Russia. According to him, Ukraine has been negotiating a large-scale prisoner exchange for two weeks.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the 38th Marine Brigade in the Pokrovsk sector, where fierce fighting continues. Due to the enemy's superior strength, Ukrainian troops have to use non-standard solutions to strengthen their defense.

In Zakarpattia, rescuers found and rescued a 37-year-old tourist from Kyiv who got lost in the mountains. The man with suspected frostbite was handed over to doctors.

Almost 6. 5 million Ukrainians, including 1.6 million applications for children, have applied for ePidtrymka. Half of the funds are spent on utilities, and a significant portion is used to support the army through volunteer funds.

Crimean political prisoner Oleksandr Sizikov, who has a group 1 visual disability, was transferred from the Simferopol detention center to Krasnodar. He was unlawfully sentenced to 17 years for supporting Crimean Muslims, despite the defense's demands to release him on health grounds.

All flights have been suspended at Sochi airport since 19:30 due to the introduction of the “Carpet” plan. This comes amid a large-scale drone attack on Russian regions and occupied Crimea.

Russian occupants killed 50 priests and destroyed about 700 churches in Ukraine. The priests were tortured for refusing to serve the Moscow Patriarchate.

Ukraine's energy system is on the brink due to shelling, but there is a possibility to get rid of the blackout schedules in the absence of new attacks. The Ministry of Energy is working on repairs and receiving assistance from partners.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation reported UAV attacks on several regions of Russia and Crimea. Explosions were heard in Sevastopol, which was confirmed by the city's Russian-appointed “governor.

Kyiv region is implementing a large-scale program to support war veterans and military personnel. In 2024, the region received funds for 478 apartments and is developing a network of veterans' hubs.

The President of Ukraine and the Minister of Foreign Affairs are preparing replacements for the diplomatic corps. Interviews with ambassadorial candidates are underway, and there are strong offers.

The court seized a Mercedes-Benz G400 D from the head of the migration control department of the State Migration Service in Odesa region due to income discrepancies. The car was registered to the official's mother in 2023.

The President explained that the invitation should apply to the whole of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. At the same time, the Alliance's action can only extend to the controlled territories with further expansion.

A 36-year-old LPR militant with the call sign “Akademik” was served a notice of suspicion in the murder of writer Vakulenko. The suspect was involved in the abduction, torture and murder of the writer and three other people in Izium district.

UA:PBC has announced the list of 20 participants of the National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Of these, 10 finalists will be selected to compete for the right to represent Ukraine at the contest.

The Ministry of Defense reported a significant increase in the number of drones in the Armed Forces and plans for further purchases. 30,000 new DeepStrikes have been contracted, and more than UAH 87 billion has been allocated for the purchase of UAVs this year.

Ukraine plans to produce anti-tank grenade launchers and mines in cooperation with Germany. By 2025, the capacity of the Ukrainian defense industry will be about $30 billion.

EU ambassadors have agreed on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at combating the “shadow fleet” of tankers. The sanctions will restrict the activities of third-country vessels and expand the list of sanctioned individuals and organizations.

Ukraine has struck six US ATACMS missiles at a military airfield in Taganrog. According to the russian defence ministry, two missiles were shot down, the rest were deflected, and there were casualties among the personnel.

Famous Ukrainian Olympic athletes took part in a joint photo shoot with the military to create the calendar. The project involved 14 athletes, including Olga Harlan and Zhan Beleniuk.

Law enforcers exposed criminal groups that organized fixed matches in esports and sports through bookmakers. Among the participants were former world-class athletes who earned millions of hryvnias from fraud.

The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.

Draft Law No. 11493 proposes to limit the procurement of medicines by one distributor to 15% of the total volume. Experts warn of a possible reduction in the range of medicines and problems with the supply of medicines.

According to Bloomberg, Russia may launch an intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine. The United States does not consider this weapon a game-changer.

The police have identified a man who mistreated a dog while walking in Kyiv. The offender faces up to three years in prison with confiscation of the animal.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna held a discussion with top EU officials on lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine. She emphasized the unacceptability of such a position due to the lack of a system for planning and training brigades.

There were 140 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Kurakhove sector. High activity of Russian troops remains in the Pokrovsk sector, where there were 28 clashes.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna reported that Poland did not provide specifics on Ukraine's European integration during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council. The Polish leadership plans to focus on security issues.

The European Commission will provide funding to Estonia, Norway, Finland, Poland and Latvia to protect their borders from drones. The decision was announced by Ursula von der Leyen after a conversation with the Finnish Prime Minister.

AB InBev Efes Ukraine has received awards for the launch of Mike's Hard Drink and recognition as Best Marketing Teams 2024. The company's marketing team was recognized for its successful campaigns for Chernihivske and Stella Artois brands.