Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that the return of prisoners of war from the Russian Federation is influenced by the strong Ukrainian army and international pressure. He stressed the importance of capturing Russian soldiers for the negotiation process.
Beneficiaries and top managers of Pin-up were suspected of aiding the Russian Federation through money laundering. The state Bureau of Investigation identified the casino's ties with Russia and transferred the seized UAH 2.6 billion to ARMA.
Dmitry Kuleba has been appointed a senior fellow at the Belfer Center at Harvard Kennedy School. He will be engaged in research on global security and geopolitics, periodically attending the University.
The NBU declared Cominvestbank insolvent due to risky activities and unreliable reporting. The bank, which occupies 0.04% of the market, posed a threat to the interests of depositors and creditors.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law allowing for the confiscation of property from corrupt officials who have entered into a plea agreement. Draft law No. 12243-1 was supported by 276 MPs.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.
Polish farmers temporarily blocked the movement of trucks at the border with Ukraine, using this as a tool to influence their own government. The situation has now stabilized, and the electronic queue helps to avoid traffic jams.
Vladislav Hranetsky-Stafiychuk, known as Sord, was served a notice of suspicion for illegal possession of weapons. Earlier, the blogger was accused of embezzling 350 thousand hryvnias from a collection for mortars for the Armed Forces.
The spokesperson for the Khortytsia military jurisdiction reported that former female prisoners participated in assault operations on the side of the Russian Federation. Previously, women in the occupation army performed only auxiliary functions.
The NACP has launched an investigation into the lifestyle of acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Yevhen Sokur due to the disappearance of UAH 2. 6 million from his declaration. The inspection also concerns his undeclared cohabitation with a girlfriend.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the Russian minister a criminal and left the OSCE meeting room before his speech. The Ukrainian minister was followed by a number of foreign diplomats.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have damaged more than 250,000 buildings and require more than $500 billion to rebuild. More than 65,000 civilians are missing and 1.5 million children are under occupation.
Musician and soldier Yuriy Mielofon was killed on December 2 while performing a combat mission. He was known for creating remixes for the singer Lavika and active volunteer work since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
On the border with Russia, 100-150 attacks are recorded daily, most of them in Sumy region. The situation in the Belarusian direction is under control, with no troop movements observed.
In November, the average daily losses of Russian troops in Ukraine reached a new record of 1,523 people per day. In a month, the Russian army lost 45,680 soldiers, making November the most expensive month of the war.
Ramzan Kadyrov has publicly criticized the heads of the Interior Ministry and the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, claiming their incompetence. He also spoke out in defense of Muslim migrants, demonstrating his independence from the federal government.
A criminal organization that used phishing sites and fake call centers was exposed in seven regions of Ukraine. The fraudsters deceived elderly people by stealing their money through fake websites selling goods.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No. 3843. The document provides for the introduction of a jury trial system in the country.
A drone attempted an attack on the Kapustin Yar training ground in the Astrakhan region of Russia. Russian air defense allegedly shot down the drone at the entrance to the territory from which the Oreshnik missile was previously launched along the Dnipro River.
The Ministry of Energy reports a gradual reduction in blackout schedules due to efficient repairs. Electricity consumption remains high, with imports coming from five countries.
Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption, with blackout schedules in place in all regions. It is planned to import 12,447 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
British Minister for Veterans Affairs Alistair Carnes has warned of possible significant losses of the British army in the event of a large-scale war. According to him, the current army of 72,510 servicemen needs to quickly build up reserves.
The NSDC imposed 10-year sanctions against 19 representatives of the Georgian government, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The sanctions were imposed on politicians who support Putin's policies.
The SBU detained a 52-year-old man from Zhytomyr region who created channels for fugitives and planned to work for Russian propaganda. The suspect faces life imprisonment for high treason.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin to report. Earlier, Defense Minister Umerov was also summoned over the mine scandal, but he did not appear.
Ukrainian biomethane could become an alternative to Russian gas on the European market. Ukraine is actively developing biomethane production with the support of the EU and adapting its legislation for its export.
Yevhen Dyordyay, an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and MHP employee, shared his experience of supporting the military through the MHP Poruch program. The company provides comprehensive assistance to 2.5 thousand military personnel and their families in 13 regions of Ukraine.
The United States condemns the violence of the Georgian Dream party against protesters and is preparing additional sanctions. Earlier, the US had already imposed visa restrictions on about a hundred Georgian officials. Ukraine has also imposed sanctions against the Georgian authorities.
The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.
