Ukraine

According to Nina Yuzhanina, in October, the state tax service blocked invoices of 23. 8 thousand taxpayers in the amount of UAH 44 billion. more than 70% of blockages turned out to be false after verification by commissions and courts.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a bilateral visit to Kyiv. Together with Zelensky, they paid tribute to the memory of the fallen soldiers and visited the wounded servicemen.

During the 1000 days of the war, UAH 31. 3 billion was allocated for the construction of shelters in Ukraine, of which Kiev and the region received UAH 11.4 billion. The largest tender of UAH 297.8 million was received by uvk No. 183 Fortuna.

The Ukrainian national team won 9 medals at the World Junior Diving Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Ukrainian athletes won 2 Gold, 2 silver and 5 Bronze awards, becoming leaders among 42 countries.

Six children were returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Middle-aged 16-year-old Vitaly, who avoided forced mobilization, and 14-year-old Artem, whose mother was abducted by the invaders.

The police detained three people, including an employee of the shopping center and a medic, for organizing a scheme for producing fictitious documents to evade conscription. 5 million hryvnias were seized, and the suspects face up to 9 years in prison.

Almost 140 thousand km2 of Ukrainian territory needs to be cleared, of which 35. 5 thousand km2 has already been cleared. More than 4 thousand sappers are working on mine clearance, and 50 partner countries have allocated more than. 1 billion in assistance.

The "Diia" portal has introduced the possibility of booking housing certificates for owners of destroyed housing. The service has become available for people without a registration number of the taxpayer's account (RNOКPP) and through authorized representatives, with more than a thousand citizens already applying.

Due to the drought and falling purchasing power, the "borscht set" has risen in price by 2. 5 times. The expert predicts a slowdown in the growth of prices for cheap products by mid-December and a rise in the price of the premium segment.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the training of 300 thousand military personnel in reserve regiments to participate in the war. Seven companies of instructors and eight training companies were created, including training of drone operators.

The German Foreign Minister during a visit to Beijing warned China against military support for Russia. Burbock called the possible delivery of combat drones a "new escalation" and warned of serious consequences for relations.

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that a temporary concession to the occupied territories may be an option to end the war. He stressed the importance of Ukraine receiving security guarantees in exchange for such a step.

At the Luzhanka – Beregshuran checkpoint, registration of trucks weighing up to 7. 5 tons has begun. the movement of empty bulky vehicles without weight restrictions is also allowed.

Fedorov reported on the presence in Ukraine of attack UAVs with a range of up to 1800 km. Ukraine has signed a contract for 1.6 million drones and is developing interceptors for Iranian UAVs.

The German Chancellor made an unannounced visit to Kiev for the first time since the summer of 2022. According to Bild, Scholz wants to know Zelensky's position on possible peace talks before Trump's potential victory.

German Foreign Minister Berbock warned China against military support for Russia during a visit to Beijing. She stressed that the supply of combat drones will lead to an escalation and will have serious consequences for relations.

In Brovary, a migrant from Donetsk created a unique cafe where they sell unusual shawarma and exhibit paintings by artists for free. In two years, the institution sold 80 paintings, and now the business is expanding thanks to a grant.

Ukraine recorded an increase in electricity consumption by 6% compared to the previous working day. Shutdown schedules apply in all regions, and electricity is imported from 5 countries.

The president of Ukraine looks forward to new talks with Trump for a more detailed explanation of Ukraine's position. Zelensky stressed that the Trump team is already familiar with the "Victory Plan" of Ukraine.

Russia has deployed 12,000 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region and is teaching them modern methods of war. The president of Ukraine warns about the threat of transferring military knowledge to the DPRK.

The president of Ukraine recognized the lack of military forces for the liberation of all occupied territories, including Crimea. He stressed the need for diplomatic solutions, provided that there is sufficient force to deter Russian aggression.

Kyiv University of culture has published a three-volume publication "Mikhail Poplavsky: life in photographs". The photo album reflects the rector's life path from childhood to the present through unique photos.

The first graduates of the new 1. 5-month military training program will go to combat units in December. It is also planned to improve the training of officers and expand advanced training courses.

Gur reports the transfer of 2,000 North Korean military personnel to the Marine Corps and airborne brigades of the Russian Federation. Another 9,000 North Korean military personnel are in the operational reserve of the Russian Federation.

During the first day of the Winter support program, more than 2. 5 million applications for receiving UAH 1,000 of assistance were received. The majority of applicants are women (64%), and 551 thousand applications for payments to children were also submitted.

Germany will provide Ukraine with defense equipment worth 650 million euros in December. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kiev for the first time since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.

The NBU set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 5847/USD. by strengthening it by 1 kopeck. In exchangers, the dollar is traded at 41.75−41.81 UAH, the euro - at 44.22−44.40 UAH.

The air forces of the armed forces of Ukraine shot down 52 of the 110 drones fired by the Russian Federation on the night of December 2. The attack was carried out from various directions, including Kursk, Orel and Millerovo.

ISW: an increase in Russian military spending to 41% of the budget in 2025 does not guarantee an increase in military capabilities. A significant part of the funds will be spent on social payments, which may weaken the country's economy.

Over the past day, there were 165 military clashes, most of the attacks in the Kurakhovsky direction - 48. the enemy carried out 18 airstrikes, carried out 5079 attacks and used 1635 kamikaze drones.