Ukraine

The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Belgium and France at the Economic Forum in Davos. They discussed investments, economic support, agricultural and energy development.

Oleh Druz, the Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was brought to court by ambulance after suffering a stroke during a search. He is suspected of illegal enrichment of $1 million during the full-scale war.

The Ministry of Social Policy continues to pay out the “Warm Winter” assistance for low-income families and IDPs. Due to technical reasons, about 5,000 families will receive UAH 6,500 each in early 2025.

The EU is facing a new confrontation over Orban's refusal to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. The Hungarian prime minister criticizes the sanctions regime and calls for the resumption of relations with Russia without restrictions.

In 2025, the MFA will launch the e-Consul system to simplify consular services abroad. The innovations include automated notarial services, courier delivery of passports, and registration of children's births.

In December 2024, Ukrainians deposited a record-breaking UAH 19. 4 billion to their gambling accounts. This is significantly higher than the monthly average of UAH 12.7 billion in January-November 2024.

Ukraine is expected to warm up to +4. ..+9 degrees, in the south up to +13 degrees on January 25-30. Tomorrow, wet snow, fog and temperatures around zero are forecast, with daytime temperatures reaching +1...+4 degrees.

In 2024, Ukrainian vessels caught almost 20 thousand tons of Antarctic aquatic bioresources, which is 54% more than in 2023. Five vessels harvested 19,075 tons of krill and 905 tons of toothfish.

The State Border Guard Service reports 2,500 attacks on the border of Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions since the beginning of the year. Most attempts of infiltration by subversive groups were recorded in the Sumy sector.

There are no unusual situations on the border with Belarus, but tensions remain due to the presence of Belarusian troops. Ukraine is strengthening its defense and preparing for possible threats.

Hetmantsev decided to deprive Ukrainians of affordable foreign shopping: what do Ukrainians think about it.

Poroshenko's charitable foundation buys military bonds with donor funds through its own bank. According to media reports, the scheme allows him to make a profit from interest and minimize taxation.

The President of Ukraine held talks with the leaders of Israel, Azerbaijan, and the German chancellorial candidate. They discussed issues of defense support, security and bilateral cooperation.

In 2024, Ukrainians purchased 41. 7 thousand used cars from the United States, which is 46% more than a year earlier. The most popular model was the Tesla Model 3, and the average age of imported cars was 5.8 years.

According to a survey by the Razumkov Center, 91% of Ukrainians are proud of their citizenship, the highest level in 20 years. Pride in the national symbols of Ukraine - the flag, coat of arms, and anthem - has also grown significantly.

The Ministry of Health should revise the guidelines and treatment protocols together with specialists, Dmitrieva said.

The Minister of Finance is in favor of disclosing banking secrecy to the tax service. Experts warn about the risks of outflow of funds from banks and violation of international conventions.

The court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention until March 20 on a 16-year-old suspect in the beating of a 12-year-old girl. The teenager faces up to 12 years in prison for torture and extortion.

The President of Ukraine stated that it is impossible to legally recognize the occupied territories as Russian. Zelenskyy emphasized that these lands will remain occupied until their return.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 Shahed drones and imitator drones from different directions. 65 attack drones were shot down, facilities in 6 regions were damaged, and there were no casualties.

The SBU detained a well-known lawyer from Dnipropetrovs'k region who passed the coordinates of strategic targets for missile strikes to the FSB. As a result of his actions, 6 people died and 30 Ukrainians were wounded.

21% of Ukrainians are ready to emigrate after the full opening of borders, among whom men and youth predominate. The main reasons are the lack of opportunities for development and the consequences of the war.

The Ministry of Defense is introducing an electronic primary medical record for servicemen instead of the paper “Form 100”. The system should be operational within three months and will become the basis for a register of combat injuries.

Manufacturers, distributors, or pharmacies: who sets prices for medicines in Ukraine?.

The President of Ukraine said that Putin can only be talked to from a position of strength, not as an equal. Zelenskyy emphasized that any negotiations without Ukraine's participation would lead to a loss.

The President of Ukraine delivered a speech on the occasion of the Day of Unity at the historic St. Sophia Square. He reminded of the importance of unity and emphasized that Ukrainian unity today covers the whole world.

The operators of the 8th Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted an 8-hour battle with the North Korean military. They killed 21 and wounded 40 enemy soldiers, after which the group successfully retreated in a Humvee.

The teams of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States are working to organize a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump. A specific date for the meeting has not yet been set, but negotiations are ongoing.

The NBU has set the official exchange rate at 42. 17 UAH/USD, up 1 kopeck from the previous rate. In banks and exchange offices, the dollar can be purchased for UAH 42.40-42.60, and the euro for UAH 44.00-44.20.

Trump has tasked Lieutenant General Kellogg with ending the war in Ukraine within 100 days. This is seen as an initial step in peace negotiations that Trump plans to personally oversee.