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Howard Buffett meets with Ukrainian border guards to discuss future cooperation
American businessman and philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett visited the southern border infrastructure of Ukraine and engaged in discussions with border guards about future collaboration.
Government allocates UAH 175.5B for Medical Guarantee Program in 2025
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 175.5 billion UAH to implement the Medical Guarantee Program (MGP) in 2025, which is 16 billion UAH more than last year.
30 December 2024
Ukraine launches initiative to create rehabilitation center for women freed from captivity
Oksana Hryhorieva, Gender Advisor to the Commander of the AFU Ground Forces, together with Ukrainian artist Max Barskih, has initiated a charitable project aimed at establishing a rehabilitation center for women who have survived Russian captivity.
70 defenders of Chernobyl NPP still held captive by Russians
On Monday, December 30, five defenders — servicemen of the National Guard who had been guarding the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant — were released from Russian captivity. However, 70 defenders of the Chernobyl NPP remain in captivity.
Former Espreso TV journalist Roman Borshch released from captivity
Former Espreso TV journalist Roman Borshch has been freed from captivity as part of today's prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
Coordination Headquarters: 1,358 Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity in 2024
As many as 1,358 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity in 2024, including 189 released on December 30.
Ukraine returns 189 defenders, civilians from Russian captivity
Another exchange of prisoners took place between Ukraine and Russia - 187 Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians returned home.
Ukraine's Justice Ministry restores first three registers after Russian cyberattack
The Ukrainian Justice Ministry has restored three key notarial registers that were suspended following a large-scale cyberattack by the Russian Federation.
Nearly 200 disability decisions by MSEC revoked – Minister
Law enforcement agencies have referred over 2,000 cases of questionable disability statuses issued by Medical-Social Expert Commissions (MSEC) to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Following reviews, disability statuses for 188 individuals have already been revoked.
First Lady meets with orphans from Chernivtsi region
During Christmas holidays, First Lady Olena Zelenska met with children from an orphanage in Chernivtsi region, where the Olena Zelenska Foundation is a mentor.
29 December 2024
Rally in support of prisoners of war, missing defenders held in Ternopil
A rally in support of prisoners of war and missing defenders was held in the center of Ternopil on Sunday.
Ukraine's Health Minister outlines priorities for 2025
Among the Ministry of Health priorities for the coming year are certain issues related to providing rehabilitation services to citizens.
Ukraine’s Air Force dismisses fake report on Ukrainian pilot “captured” in Kursk region
The reports spread by Russian media claiming a Ukrainian war pilot allegedly surrendered to the Russian forces in Kursk region are false.
Invaders in Luhansk region restrict internet use by civilians - official
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, Russian invaders prevent local population from freely using the internet.
Ukrzaliznytsia deploys another medevac train
Ukraine’s railway operator has formed another specialized medical evacuation train for wounded soldiers that includes an intensive care car.
Ukraine’s MoD sappers demine 4K hectares in December
This month, the demining units of the Ministry of Defense cleared 3,927.54 hectares of territories contaminated with explosive objects as a result of Russia's armed aggression, of which 3,871.38 hectares are farmlands.
Russia sentences man over “Freedom of Russia Legion” leaflets
The 1st Western District Military Court sentenced a young Russian man to eight years in a penal colony for distributing anti-war leaflets and filling out a questionnaire for joining the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit comprised of Russian citizens, which fights against Russian invasion troops alongside Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
28 December 2024
Government approves mechanism for issuing residence permits for foreign servicemen and volunteers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution "On the Approval of the Procedure for Obtaining Information Necessary for Submitting Applications for the Issuance of Temporary Residence Permits to Foreigners and Stateless Persons."
Russian propaganda Telegram channels blocked in Europe – media
Telegram channels of several Russian propaganda media outlets have become inaccessible to users in Europe.
Ukraine introduces new national holiday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially established the Day of Interethnic Concord and Cultural Diversity, to be celebrated annually on May 21.
27 December 2024
Border guards have already detected over 330 illegal groups this year
This year, border guards have found more than 1,600 invalid documents, as well as 860 forged documents and more than 330 illegal groups.
Zelensky meets with representatives of national communities, indigenous peoples of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with representatives of national communities and indigenous peoples of Ukraine.
Ukraine's PM visits new underground school in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has visited a newly constructed underground school in Zaporizhzhia.
Journalist from Odesa region Andrii Androsovych killed in action
Andrii Androsovych, 39-year-old cameraman for the Television of the Community channel from the town of Yuzhne, was killed in action.
Over 100 activists, journalists killed during full-scale war – HR center
By the end of 2024, at least 121 activists, volunteers, human rights defenders, and journalists have lost their lives due to Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
Together to victory: summing up the year of charitable activity of Aviation Company Ukrainian Helicopters
Aviation Company Ukrainian Helicopters stands proud of what it has been able to accomplish this year.
Russians preparing propaganda campaign to mark Yalta Conference anniversary – NRC
In February next year, Russian invaders plan to hold an international teleconference to mark the anniversary of the 1945 Yalta Conference, using it to propagate messages about alleged "Nazism" in Ukraine.
DOT defines priority areas for 2025
The State Operator for Non-lethal Acquisition (DOT) has identified its priorities for 2025, aiming to enhance the supply system for the Defense Forces and optimize the agency's internal operations.