09:14, 04 Dec
Five ambassadors from Georgia have announced their resignation following Tbilisi's decision to freeze its European integration efforts.
On December 2, the Georgian ambassador to the Czech Republic, Tea Maisuradze, announced her resignation on the social media platform X due to the Georgian authorities' decision to halt the country's Euro-Atlantic integration efforts.
09:14, 04 Dec
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused the pandemic is a result of a leak from a Chinese lab, according to findings from the U.S. Congress.
On December 2, the House of Representatives Committee of the U.S. Congress released the findings of a two-year investigation into the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that triggered the pandemic.
09:14, 04 Dec
The President of the European Council identified the challenges facing the European Union, highlighting Ukraine among them.
The European Union is facing numerous challenges, making it difficult to identify the key issues among them. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in an interview with Ukrinform during his visit to Kyiv, which was published on December 2nd.
09:14, 04 Dec
Russia is evacuating its military fleet from Syria, according to military analysts.
According to OSINT analysts, this information has been reported by Naval News.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has approved the resignation of MP Shkrum from her duties.
On December 3, the Verkhovna Rada voted to accept the resignation of Alena Shkrum, a member of the "Batkivshchyna" party. This was reported by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a deputy from the "Holos" party, on Telegram.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has appointed Chernyshov as the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity.
On December 3rd, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Alexey Chernyshov, the head of the Naftogaz company, as the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of National Unity. This was announced via Telegram by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a member of parliament from the "Holos" party.
09:14, 04 Dec
Ukraine's first companies have updated their bookings based on new criteria, including furniture manufacturers, according to the Ministry of Economy.
On November 29, seven leading enterprises in Ukraine received updated booking approvals based on new criteria. This information was reported by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine on December 3.
09:14, 04 Dec
Umerov was summoned to the Parliament due to scandals surrounding defense procurement, particularly involving defective mines.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been summoned to a session of the Verkhovna Rada. This decision was made by the parliament on December 3, as reported by lawmakers Oleksiy Honcharenko ("European Solidarity") and Yaroslav Zheleznyak ("Voice").
09:14, 04 Dec
The future of Ukraine lies within NATO, but for now, the Alliance will focus on supporting Kyiv, according to Rutte.
The aggressor country, Russia, shows no intention of ending its war against Ukraine and is attempting to undermine its resistance, which is backed by NATO. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a press conference in Brussels on December 3, ahead of a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers, as reported by the defense alliance's press service on YouTube.
09:14, 04 Dec
Sybiga announced that Ukraine urgently requests an additional 20 air defense systems from NATO.
Ukraine requires an additional 20 air defense systems and is counting on NATO's assistance in this matter. This statement was made by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on December 3, ahead of the Alliance's ministerial meeting, as reported by "European Truth."
09:14, 04 Dec
"30 years for this document." Sibiga delivered the Budapest Memorandum to NATO headquarters.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga brought a copy of the Budapest Memorandum, which guaranteed Ukraine's security in exchange for its renunciation of nuclear weapons, to the NATO Foreign Ministers' Summit in Brussels, Belgium. The video was released on December 3 by "Radio Liberty."
09:14, 04 Dec
Media has identified seven countries currently opposing Ukraine's NATO invitation.
Ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels (Belgium) on December 3-4, seven member states are not in favor of Ukraine's invitation to the Alliance. This information comes from sources cited by Politico.
09:14, 04 Dec
Lviv anti-vaccine blogger Stakhiv, suspected of leaking Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, has been released from pre-trial detention.
Lviv blogger Ostap Stakhiv, known for his anti-vaccine stance and previously arrested on suspicion of fraud and disseminating information about the locations of Ukrainian Armed Forces units, was released from custody on December 3. This was reported by the publication "Grati."
09:14, 04 Dec
"Increase military aid and reduce discussions." Rutte urged to bolster Ukraine before negotiations with Russia begin.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes that it is essential to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to establish a strong position before negotiations begin with the aggressor nation, Russia. He made this statement during a press conference ahead of the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, as reported by the Alliance’s official website.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has approved a draft law to amend the military registration rules for 17-year-old Ukrainians.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the draft law No. 12076 as a basis, which amends the law on "Military Duty and Military Service." According to the information on the parliament's website, 249 members of parliament voted in favor.
07:41, 04 Dec
Five questions about the dollar: What threats does Trump pose? Will there be a BRICS currency? What will the exchange rate look like in 2025?
Analysts suggest that the hryvnia may experience significant devaluation in 2025, as there are numerous factors at play. Meanwhile, global concerns are rising regarding the potential decline of the dollar's status as the dominant currency for transactions. What challenges does the dollar face, and what can we expect for the hryvnia's exchange rate in 2025?
07:40, 04 Dec
Where is the funding for the Armed Forces of Ukraine? Will salaries for Ukrainian military personnel be increased?
Russia is attempting to motivate its contract soldiers to fight in Ukraine with substantial financial incentives, while Ukraine is striving for its independence with limited resources. The disparity in military support between the two nations is becoming increasingly apparent. Focus has explored why Ukrainian soldiers should not expect a significant increase in salaries and whether it is fair to compare the economic strengths of Ukraine and Russia.
07:40, 04 Dec
Focus magazine's "Ukrainian of the Year" award goes to Myroslav Chernov, who won an Oscar for the film "20 Days in Mariupol."
Focus summarizes the year 2024 by holding a vote for the title of "Ukrainian of the Year." The editorial team has selected 10 nominees based on various criteria, including patriotism, support for the front lines, dedication to their work, and accountability to society. Voting will continue until December 20, and the winner's name will be announced on December 23.
07:40, 04 Dec
"In the first 28 days of November, Ukrainians purchased $1.227 billion," said financial expert Anna Zolotko.
In early December, there is a strong demand for currency in the Ukrainian foreign exchange market. What factors are influencing this trend, and why are Ukrainians flocking to currency exchange offices to buy dollars?
07:40, 04 Dec
Do you see the Koreans? Why do the U.S. deny the involvement of North Korean soldiers in the fighting against Ukraine?
The Pentagon does not confirm the active involvement of North Korean military forces in the battles against the Defense Forces, while Ukraine claims otherwise. Focus has investigated whether North Korean fighters are indeed engaged on the front lines in the Kursk region.
