Civil Protection Coalition: Shmyhal holds meeting with ministers
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal convened a meeting to discuss practical steps for the establishment and operation of the Civil Protection Coalition.
Society and Culture
Parliament adopts law on compensation for destroyed housing in TOT
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a whole the draft law No. 11161, which simplifies the procedure for awarding compensation for destroyed or damaged property located in the territories of active hostilities or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.
19 December 2024
AFU clarify how to properly process exemptions
In the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists, exemptions for employees appear automatically only if processed through the Diia portal. In other cases, additional steps must be taken by contacting the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TRC).
Parliament backs amendments to legislation on compulsory social insurance
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law amending certain legislative acts on compulsory state social insurance.
18 December 2024
Russia launches massive disinfo effort to undermine support for Ukraine
Russia has launched a large-scale disinformation campaign against Ukraine, aiming to undermine international support for the embattled nation.
Minister: Germany's December support will help 2.6 million Ukrainians survive winter
The EUR 90 million winter aid package for Ukraine, officially handed over by German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze, will help Ukraine survive this winter.
Fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen to be held in Kyiv - Olena Zelenska
The Ukrainian President’s spouse, Olena Zelenska, announced that the next, fifth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen will be held in Kyiv.
Parliament endorses law on state register of military personnel
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a law on the creation of a unified register of military personnel, which provides for electronic identifiers of the military.
Six more Ukrainian children brought back from TOT
Six children have been successfully brought back from temporarily occupied territories in Kherson region.
Ukraine's Ombudsman opposes mobilizing 18-year-olds: "We have enough men aged 30 to 45"
Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's Ombudsman for Human Rights, expressed opposition to mobilizing citizens from the age of 18, emphasizing the need for thorough internal work on mobilization.
SBU implementing security measures in Kyiv's government quarter
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is carrying out planned counterintelligence (security) measures in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district, particularly in the government quarter.
Two films about Ukraine war make it to Oscars shortlist
The shortlist of potential nominations for next year’s Oscars awards includes two documentaries about the Russian war in Ukraine, “Porcelain War” and “Once Upon a Time in Ukraine”.
17 December 2024
Zelensky visits Superhumans Center
President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to the Lviv-based Superhumans Center, where he met with Ukrainian soldiers undergoing treatment, thanked them for defending the country and contributing to bringing victory closer.
Ukraine to create registry of children deported to Russia – Zelensky signs law
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law "On the Registration of Individuals Whose Life and Health Were Harmed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine."
Ukraine’s PM tells about unchanged tariffs, pension payments, Winter eSupport program
The state of Ukraine is fully fulfilling its obligations regarding social support for citizens. Over 11 months of the current year, UAH 678 billion in pensions have been paid, and more than 4.4 million Ukrainians have already received UAH 1,000 via Diia as part of the Winter eSupport program.
Zelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers at military cemetery in Lviv
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine honored the memory of fallen soldiers at the Marsove Pole (Campus Martius) military cemetery in Lviv.
Government earmarks over UAH 2.6B for free school meals
The government has allocated more than UAH 2.6 billion, provided by the European Commission, for free school meals.
Ukraine ranks third in Europe in open data
For the third consecutive year, Ukraine is among the top three in the Open Data Maturity rating with a rate of 97%.
Ukrainians declare over thousand firearms – MIA
Since the start of the firearm declaration process, Ukrainians have registered over a thousand firearms and more than 80,000 rounds of ammunition with the police.
Available Medicines program to include medications for children – Minister
Starting next year, the Available Medicines program will provide a range of medications for children either free of charge or with a small co-payment, including a first-line antibiotic.
Regional human rights protection center opens in Zaporizhzhia
The Regional Human Rights Protection Center has commenced operations in Zaporizhzhia. It is the first such center in Ukraine to be located in the premises of the regional council.
16 December 2024
Shmyhal, UN envoy visit rehabilitation center for military in Kyiv region
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and United Nations Global Advocate for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding situations Giles Duley visited one of the rehabilitation centers for military personnel and veterans in the Kyiv region.
Scheduled inspections of pharmacies will resume on January 1 - Liashko
Scheduled inspections of pharmacies will resume on January 1, 2025. This will also apply to pharmacies operating on the territory of hospitals.
Russian videos of POW interrogations part of the infowar, Air Force warns
Videos of prisoners of war being interrogated by the Russians emerge as part of the ongoing information war, aiming to demoralize Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
Russian psyops over past 1.5 years aimed at disrupting mobilization - expert
The main goal of Russia's malign information attacks over the past year and a half is to disrupt military draft in Ukraine.
During Corsica visit, Pope refers to Ukraine, Russia peoples as "cousins"
In a prayer voiced during a visit to Corsica, Pope Francis referred to the peoples of Ukraine and Russia peoples as "cousins".
Ukrainian intelligence chief hands captured Russian combat knives to war museum
The Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Kyrylo Budanov, presented the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War 2 with a set of cold weapons taken from the liquidated troops from the Russian special operations forces.
In occupied areas Russia luring men into army with promises to write off debt
Russians are trying to stimulate residents of temporarily occupied territories with promises of canceling debt to banks if they sign contracts with the Russian invasion army.
In Kyiv, man detained for damaging flags, photos of fallen Ukrainian defenders
Police detained a man who, on the night of December 15, damaged flags and photos of fallen defenders in Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kyiv.