Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

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Pentagon: China's rapid military build-up increases US vulnerability
Politics
Pentagon: China's rapid military build-up increases US vulnerability

The Pentagon said that China's rapid and large-scale military build-up, including its nuclear arsenal, is making the United States increasingly vulnerable and increasing threats around Taiwan and in the Pacific

Орбан у Брюсселі заявив, що Європа рухається до війни, а Угорщина наполягає на мирі
Politics
Орбан у Брюсселі заявив, що Європа рухається до війни, а Угорщина наполягає на мирі

Прем’єр Угорщини Віктор Орбан після саміту ЄС у Брюсселі заявив, що Європа наближається до війни. Він розкритикував політику Євросоюзу щодо України, економіки та суверенітету держав

Russia massively attacks Ukrnafta's facilities for the second day in a row
Economy
Russia massively attacks Ukrnafta's facilities for the second day in a row

In two days, Russian troops launched nearly 100 attack drones at Ukrnafta's production facilities, causing critical damage and shutting down equipment

Fitch upgrades Ukraine's rating to CCC after GDP warrant conversion
Economy
Fitch upgrades Ukraine's rating to CCC after GDP warrant conversion

Fitch has removed Ukraine from limited default status and upgraded its sovereign rating to CCC. The decision was attributed to the creditors' agreement to exchange GDP warrants for ordinary bonds

National Police and SSU uncover large-scale mobilisation evasion schemes in several regions
Crime
National Police and SSU uncover large-scale mobilisation evasion schemes in several regions

Law enforcement officers eliminated the channels of illegal travel abroad and registration of fictitious disability. The cost of the services reached USD 15 thousand, and all the offenders face up to 10 years in prison

Russia's gas and LNG exports to China increased significantly in 2025
Politics
Russia's gas and LNG exports to China increased significantly in 2025

Russian gas supplies to China grew by a quarter over the year, while LNG supplies reached record volumes, exceeding those from Australia

Zelensky warns of risk of strikes on Christmas, talks about air defence, diplomacy, peace plan and prisoners in Sumy region
Politics
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Zelensky warns of risk of strikes on Christmas, talks about air defence, diplomacy, peace plan and prisoners in Sumy region

The President called on Ukrainians to be vigilant during the holidays, announced the readiness of the basic documents of the peace plan, the development of our own air defence and the work of diplomats, and reported on the capture of civilians and military by Russia

South Korea and Russia hold closed-door talks on DPRK and security
Politics
South Korea and Russia hold closed-door talks on DPRK and security

Seoul and Moscow discuss North Korea's nuclear programme and regional security risks for the first time in over a year

Ukraine has attracted over $125 million from the World Bank for education and healthcare
Politics
Ukraine has attracted over $125 million from the World Bank for education and healthcare

The state budget of Ukraine has received more than $125 million in concessional financing from the World Bank under the LEARN and THRIVE projects. The funds will be used to support education, healthcare and reforms in these areas

Ukraine, the US and the EU held consultations on the peace process in Miami
Politics
Ukraine, the US and the EU held consultations on the peace process in Miami

Ukrainian delegation held the first round of meetings with representatives of the United States and the European Union in Miami and agreed on further steps of cooperation

A night of attacks in Russia and beyond: explosions in Orel, a fire at Togliattiazot and damaged shadow fleet tankers
War
A night of attacks in Russia and beyond: explosions in Orel, a fire at Togliattiazot and damaged shadow fleet tankers

On the night of 19 December, Russia reported a massive drone attack in several regions. Energy, industrial and port facilities were targeted, causing fires, blackouts and heat outages. There were also unconfirmed reports of an incident in the Mediterranean Sea

Interregional network for illegal cigarette production exposed in Odesa
Crime
Interregional network for illegal cigarette production exposed in Odesa

The police dismantled illegal tobacco cultivation in Ternopil region and illegal cigarette production in Odesa region. Products worth UAH 13 million seized