07:21, 26 Dec
Latvia has handed over vehicles seized from drunk drivers to Ukraine, valued at €2.25 million.
Some of the vehicles will be delivered to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, including military units, while others will be allocated for humanitarian needs.
07:21, 26 Dec
UPDATED: An explosion occurred at a shopping center in Vladikavkaz.
According to preliminary information, this explosion was caused by household gas.
07:21, 26 Dec
In Kyiv region, debris from downed targets damaged 12 trucks, a café, and three private homes.
There have been no strikes on critical or residential infrastructure.
07:21, 26 Dec
On Christmas, the enemy launched over 70 missiles and more than 100 drones at Ukraine, reported President Zelensky.
According to the president, over 50 missiles have been intercepted, but there have been some hits.
07:21, 26 Dec
Taxation for residents of "Diia City" has been improved: Zelensky has signed the law.
For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities under the simplified tax system, the changes will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
07:21, 26 Dec
UPDATED: A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan.
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, is returning to Baku from Russia due to a catastrophe.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukraine has implemented special confiscation for legal entities: President Zelensky has signed the law.
The aim of the law is to combat the bribery of foreign officials.
07:21, 26 Dec
The former head of the Kyiv metro, Brahinskyi, has been declared wanted.
He is suspected of official negligence.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukrainian pilots have completed their training on the Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets.
France will deliver Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025.
07:21, 26 Dec
Air defense forces shot down 59 missiles and 54 drones.
More than 50 enemy drones have been lost in specific locations.
07:21, 26 Dec
Ukraine has received a second tranche of €150 million from the EU, according to Shmyhal.
The funds will be allocated, among other things, to provide free meals for younger students.
07:21, 26 Dec
Russian oligarchs continue to profit from trade with Europe, according to The Insider.
Billion-dollar profits from trade with the EU are being amassed by the most notorious Russian oligarchs—Gennady Timchenko, Alisher Usmanov, and Oleg Deripaska.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Cabinet has extended the ban on the export of salt, gas, and gold until 2025.
The government has approved the licensing of exports and imports of goods for 2025, along with the quota volumes.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Ministry of Finance explained the tax increase: how much and when payments will be due.
Some taxes for Ukrainians will increase starting January 1.
07:20, 26 Dec
High inflation in Ukraine is expected to persist until mid-2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.
Prices will continue to rise at a rate exceeding 10% for at least another six months.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Austrian holding company Ostchem, owned by Firtash, has declared bankruptcy.
OSTCHEM Holding GmbH still has a significant tax debt to the Republic of Austria that cannot be settled.
07:20, 26 Dec
Pope Francis, in his Christmas message, urged for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
He also called for a ceasefire in the Middle East and the release of hostages.
07:20, 26 Dec
Russia claims it can supply gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
This year marks the end of the fuel transit contract through Ukraine.
07:20, 26 Dec
It has been revealed how much money Ukrainians have reclaimed through the "National Cashback" program.
The most active participants in the program continue to be Ukrainians under the age of 45.
07:20, 26 Dec
A Ukrainian was sentenced to 22 years in Russia for alleged terrorism related to the Crimean railway.
The investigation claims that he placed homemade explosives beneath the railway tracks and detonated them while freight trains were passing.
07:20, 26 Dec
India faces challenges in securing oil supplies from Russia, according to Reuters.
The reason is the increase in domestic demand and supply chain issues.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Ministry of Defense has approved the supply of "Shchedryk" drones to the Armed Forces.
The drone-corrector is characterized by its silent operation, resilience to electronic warfare, and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
07:20, 26 Dec
Over the past decade of Russian occupation, Crimea's population has shifted by 35%.
The Russian authorities have orchestrated significant demographic changes in occupied Crimea by bringing in 1 million new residents while simultaneously displacing the indigenous population through repression.
07:20, 26 Dec
The power line between Estonia and Finland has malfunctioned.
The operators are working to resolve the issue.
07:20, 26 Dec
Denmark is strengthening Greenland's defense following Trump's remarks about wanting to take control of the island.
The country will acquire two new vessels and drones, and will expand the military command staff on the island.
07:20, 26 Dec
The National Bank will conduct checks on Universal Bank, PUMB, and other financial institutions.
They assess, in particular, the effectiveness of the measures taken by participants in the payment market to ensure the continuous, reliable, and efficient operation of the payment infrastructure.
07:20, 26 Dec
"Devastated": Ukrainian drones have destroyed a large ammunition depot in the Rostov region.
Additionally, Ukrainian military forces confirmed a strike on a command center in Lgov, located in the Kursk region.
07:20, 26 Dec
"Questionable move": Zelensky has decided to replace Ukraine's ambassador in Germany.
He will be replaced by a diplomat who currently represents Ukraine in Israel.
07:20, 26 Dec
"Connections with the First Lady helped": Media criticize the appointment of Olha Nikitchenko as the new ambassador to Lithuania.
Although the law stipulates that the Minister of Foreign Affairs selects ambassador candidates, in practice, this often occurs under directives from Bankova.
07:20, 26 Dec
The Antimonopoly Committee has fined two companies over 100 million UAH for collusion in road repair tenders.
This refers to a dozen purchases made between 2019 and 2021.
