09:35, 26 Dec
The first vice-speaker, Alexander Korniyenko, awarded prizes and handed over a vehicle to the fighters of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakov Handziuk.
In anticipation of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the First Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, Oleksandr Korniienko, along with Members of Parliament Arsenii Pushkarenko and Dmytro Pryputni, as well as the head of the State Environmental Inspection of the Polissia region, Yevhen Medvedovskyi, visited one of the hottest frontlines - Pokrovsk, to assess the needs of the local community, engage in dialogue, and offer support.
09:35, 26 Dec
Yulia Tymoshenko: The bill on so-called multiple citizenship is a document aimed at dismantling the Ukrainian nation.
The "Batkivshchyna" faction voted against the presidential bill No. 11469 regarding the so-called "multiple citizenship," which was discussed today in its first reading. As the faction leader Yulia Tymoshenko pointed out, the bill is "unconstitutional, against the Ukrainian people, and it paves the way for the replacement of the Ukrainian nation with an online populace."
09:35, 26 Dec
Valery Dubil, from the youth initiative foundation "Hope," along with Oleg Averyanov and "Pozhmashina," once again delivered supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Valery Dubil, along with benefactors from the company "Pojmashina," has donated 15 electronic warfare systems with immersion cooling, 50 charging stations, and 100 Starlink terminals for the military.
09:17, 26 Dec
Beyoncé intrigued fans with a teaser following her performance at the Halftime Show.
Beyoncé shared a video of herself sitting on a white horse, dressed in cowboy attire and draped in the American flag. Fans speculate that this could be an announcement for a tour following "Cowboy Carter" or "Act III" of the "Renaissance" trilogy.
09:17, 26 Dec
A Czech company secretly supplied critical equipment to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered eight new drives for the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant despite Russian attacks. The company also provided a special protective cable measuring 173 meters and 76 storage units.
09:17, 26 Dec
Russia has started using Bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions.
Russian companies have officially begun using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of Russia has confirmed these transactions and announced plans to expand this practice in the coming year.
09:17, 26 Dec
"These funds were stolen from us": Peskov threatened legal action over the transfer of Russian asset funds to Ukraine.
The press secretary for Putin referred to the $1 billion in frozen Russian assets transferred to Ukraine as "stolen." Russia plans to initiate legal action regarding this transfer.
07:32, 26 Dec
Drones have struck the Belgorod region, leaving several localities without electricity.
On the night of December 26, the Belgorod region was attacked by drones, resulting in power outages in several localities.
07:31, 26 Dec
The former head of the Kyiv metro has been declared wanted.
The police have issued a wanted notice for Viktor Braginsky, the former head of the Kyiv Metro. He is suspected of negligence in office.
07:30, 26 Dec
In Dnipro, the mayor reports "serious issues" following a massive shelling.
In Dnipro, there are "serious issues" following the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25. Relevant services are currently operating in the city.
07:30, 26 Dec
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has issued its forecast for the coldest month of the year.
In January 2025, the average monthly air temperature in Ukraine is expected to range from -1 to -3 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 to 2 degrees above the norm. In regions such as Transcarpathia, Crimea, Odessa, and Kherson, temperatures are anticipated to be between 0 and 2 degrees Celsius.
07:30, 26 Dec
On Christmas Eve, an attempt to extort money was thwarted. The GUR apprehended a regional council member and his accomplice.
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation apprehended a deputy of the Lviv Regional Council and the deputy mayor of one of the local communities in the region. They attempted to extort over one million hryvnias from a businessman.
07:30, 26 Dec
Military reports on the occupiers' attempts to break into Pokrovsk: fighting is ongoing, but the situation in the city remains calm.
The Russian army is attempting to advance towards Pokrovsk from both the left and right flanks in an effort to encircle the city. Three Russian combined arms divisions are concentrated in that area.
07:30, 26 Dec
It was supposed to "jam" even the Patriot: Russia is retiring the rare Il-76 aircraft.
In Russia, a rare aircraft is likely being decommissioned for the purpose of jamming, specifically the Il-76PP. Theoretically, it is designed to "jam" even Patriot missile defense systems.
07:30, 26 Dec
Russians reported that the Ursa Major vessel was destroyed in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Russian vessel Ursa Major has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. The owning company has stated that the ship was blown up.
07:30, 26 Dec
One station on the blue line in Kyiv has been temporarily closed to entry. What is the reason behind this decision?
One of the stations on the "blue" line in Kyiv has temporarily closed its entrance due to an unfortunate incident involving an escalator.
07:30, 26 Dec
A passenger plane crash in Kazakhstan has resulted in the deaths of 38 individuals, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
In Kazakhstan, a passenger plane crash today, December 25, has resulted in the deaths of 38 individuals. Additionally, dozens of injured people are currently hospitalized.
07:30, 26 Dec
Ukrainian Armed Forces report that Russians are attempting daily landings on the islands in the Kherson region.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces maintain fire control over nearly the entire island section of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. The Russians make 5 to 7 landing attempts there every day.
07:30, 26 Dec
Azerbaijani passenger plane was shot down by a Russian missile system, according to the head of the Center for Public Diplomacy.
Russians damaged an Azerbaijani passenger plane using a surface-to-air missile system. Following this incident, the aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan.
07:30, 26 Dec
Three Ukrainians lost in the mountains near the border were rescued in Romania.
In Romania, three Ukrainians became lost in the Maramureș Mountains due to deteriorating weather conditions. After an extensive search, they were located by Romanian rescuers.