Air Force: 2 missiles shot down in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Ukraine’s Air Force on Dec. 26 downed two Russian Kh-59 guided air missiles in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the Eastern Air Command reported.
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Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast kill at least 1
Russian forces fired upon Kherson Oblast, killing at least one person, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported on Dec. 26.
Zaluzhnyi says Ukrainian troops remain in north of Marinka
Following Russia's claim to have captured the town on Dec. 25, Zaluzhnyi said that Ukrainian troops were forced to retreat to Marinka’s outskirts and in some places set up positions outside the city.
Zaluzhnyi denies requesting mobilization of 500,000 conscripts
On Dec. 25, David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People faction in parliament, said that the military command had submitted a request to the government to mobilize 500,000 conscripts.
Media: Russian fighters use Western-made rifle scopes in Ukraine
Russian arms companies are purchasing the sights from Western companies including U.S.-based Leupold, U.S.-Japanese firm Nightforce, U.S.-Chinese company Holosun, and Austria's Swarovski Optik, according to the investigation.
UK minister: Destruction of Russian ship proves there's no stalemate in war
“This latest destruction of (Russian dictator Vladimir) Putin's navy demonstrates that those who believe there's a stalemate in the Ukraine war are wrong,” Shapps wrote on X. “They haven't noticed that over the past 4 months 20% of Russia's Black Sea Fleet has been destroyed.”
Food, booze, and the army: What Ukrainians will spend their money on this holiday
The festive season is in full swing for Ukrainians, and this year, they’re planning on spending their money, without forgetting about donating to a war effort that’s far from over. A survey by Deloitte published on Dec. 7 analyzed what over 1,000 Ukrainians, both abroad and in
Reconstruction in Kyiv suburb sabotaged by local officials, discouraging foreign investors
In a dark corner of his makeshift shack, Oleksandr Mazay unveils a hand grenade wrapped in a dirty blanket. He smiles and pulls the pin. Fortunately, the explosive is rusted and inactive. Once belonging to a Chechen soldier, Mazay kept the grenade as a reminder of the brutal occupation he
Defense minister urges local authorities to contribute to mobilization
Umerov made the announcement during a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities chaired by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
German defense minister: Europe needs to guarantee security without relying on US
Pistorious noted that Europe may have to replace U.S. aid to Ukraine if Washington fails to approve new funding.
Three Ukrainian children returned from Russia, occupied territories
A boy born in 2008 and a girl born in 2011 were brought from Kherson Oblast and are now with their mother. Another boy, born in 2011, was taken by his father to Russia against his will but has been reunited with his mother in Georgia.
Putin officially nominated as presidential candidate in 2024 election
The group of celebrities who nominated Putin includes pro-Kremlin pop singer Yaroslav Dronov, also known as Shaman; Tatyana Navka, an actress and the wife of Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, and Jeffrey Monson, a U.S.-born boxer who has become a pro-Kremlin regional lawmaker in Russia.
Financial Times: G7 steps up efforts to confiscate Russian assets for Ukraine
The decision could be made in the next few months, a U.S. source told the Financial Times. The G7 leaders may discuss the issue in February 2024, close to the two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the newspaper.
‘We can't wait for peace:’ Reluctant at first, Denmark takes on rebuilding war-torn Mykolaiv Oblast
When President Volodymyr Zelensky announced to the Danish Parliament last March that Ukraine wanted the Nordic country to rebuild the war-torn southern Mykolaiv Oblast, it was the first the Danes had heard of it. Not only was the president’s plan to assign Ukrainian regions to allied countries for reconstruction
Zelensky, en route to Argentina, holds meeting with leader of Cabo Verde
President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first-ever meeting with Cabo Verdean Prime Minister José Ulisses Correia e Silva while on his way to the inauguration of Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei.
Covid on the rise in Ukraine, deputy health minister warns
Deputy Health Minister Ihor Kuzin warned that the country is suffering from peak coronavirus and flu numbers. The rising epidemic has seen 1.3 million citizens fall ill, 40% more than last year.
Kyiv denounces Russian election plans in occupied Ukrainian territories as 'gross violation of international law'
The day before, Moscow claimed occupied Crimea, and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts would be included in the upcoming Russian elections on March 15-17, 2024.
Russian missile shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, two drones damage buildings
An air raid siren sounded shortly before 6 p.m. in the Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts after the Air Force warned of aviation activity over the Azov Sea. No injuries or deaths were reported.
Sales of Ukrainian-made goods skyrocket during retailer Rozetka's Black Friday sale
Ukrainian customers brought 70% more goods manufactured in Ukraine from the online retailer giant Rozetka in the first days of the company's Black Friday sale compared to the previous week, Interfax Ukraine reported on Nov. 24.
Naftogaz signs 200-million-euro loan with EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will lend 200 million euros ($218 million) to Ukraine’s state-owned energy giant Naftogaz to help build up its strategic gas reserves, the EBRD announced on Nov. 23.
Trucker protests: Unraveling the standoff between Polish and Ukrainian haulers
As Polish protests blocking three major Poland-Ukraine border crossings stretch into their third week, negotiations to bring an end to the blockade have all but failed. Exhausted drivers are stuck in massive lines on both sides of the border, with expected waiting times reaching over one month at the Yahodyn
Congressional leaders want to pass military aid for Ukraine, Israel before Christmas
U.S Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will prioritize passing further military aid packages for Ukraine and Israel so that they are approved before Christmas, NBC News reported on Nov. 19.
Zelensky fires Medical Forces commander, announces replacement
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Medical Forces commander Tetyana Ostashchenko on Nov. 19 amid repeated calls from medics and volunteers to fire the official, replacing her with Anatoly Kazmirchuk, the president announced in his evening address.
Kyiv sends humanitarian team to help truckers stuck at Polish-Ukrainian border
The Infrastructure Ministry has launched a humanitarian effort to help truck drivers blocked at three Polish-Ukrainian checkpoints, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov wrote on Facebook on Nov. 19.
Explosion reported in Russian-occupied Melitopol
An explosion was heard in occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the city’s exiled mayor Ivan Fedorov announced on Telegram on Nov. 19. There is currently no information as to what caused the explosion or if there are any casualties.
Bratislava to reject EU's latest sanctions package if it includes ban on Russia nuclear fuel
Slovakia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar said Bratislava will not back the EU’s 12th package of sanctions against Russia if it bans the import of Russian nuclear fuel, Slovak news agency Tasr reported on Nov. 18.
Digital Transformation Ministry will help 30 Ukrainian businesses enter Polish market
The enterprises will be able to access a free online tool, developed by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), on the Diya.Business website to establish business contacts with Polish companies.
International Finance Corporation Europe Director ‘optimistic’ Ukraine can attract private investment to rebuild
In order to rebuild the country following Russia’s brutal invasion, Ukraine will have to attract billions to its private sector. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) — the investment arm of the World Bank — believes that if Ukraine manages to reform some of its key sectors and liberalize its markets, it
DTEK contracts another 70,000 tons of coal imports from Poland
Ukraine’s private energy giant DTEK has contracted an additional 70,000 metric tons of coal from Poland as it prepares for a second winter of Russian attacks on the country's energy system, the company said in a statement on Nov. 13.
Explaining Polish trucker protests at Ukrainian border
Polish truckers are blocking three border crossings with Ukraine, protesting the unrestricted access for Ukrainian truck drivers entering Poland. The blockade has caused major delays for cargo carriers and threatens Polish-Ukrainian relations.
Ukraine's international reserves fall for third month in a row to $38.9 billion
Ukraine’s international reserves fell by 1.9% in October to $38.9 billion after the government repaid debts on the foreign exchange (FX) market, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) announced on Nov. 7.
Kyiv's local businesses gear up for another difficult winter
Reflecting on last fall, Anya Selezen recalls the painful moment that Russia launched 84 missiles and 24 kamikaze drones at Ukraine on Oct. 10, the first of a long series of devastating attacks targeting the country’s critical infrastructure through the winter. “It was very hard. We didn’t have
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