Katerina Melnychenko

Katerina Melnychenko

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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"Servant of the People" is preparing to elect a new chairman
Politics
"Servant of the People" is preparing to elect a new chairman

The party will hold a congress on 17 December after the end of Olena Shulyak's second term

Drone attack in Yaroslavl: fire at one of Russia's largest refineries
War
Drone attack in Yaroslavl: fire at one of Russia's largest refineries

At night, drones attacked Yaroslavl, causing explosions and a large-scale fire at the Slavneft YANOS refinery, which processes up to 15 million tonnes of oil a year

Defence forces liberate Kindrashivka and Radkivka and surround Russian group in Kupiansk
War
Defence forces liberate Kindrashivka and Radkivka and surround Russian group in Kupiansk

Ukrainian troops cut off enemy logistics and destroyed more than a thousand occupants in three months, Yuvileiny neighbourhood in Kupyansk has been liberated

Ukraine and EU agree on reform plan for accession to the Union
Politics
Ukraine and EU agree on reform plan for accession to the Union

Brussels and Kyiv have agreed on a list of key reforms that should demonstrate Ukraine's readiness for EU membership

A massive drone attack on Moscow caused the cancellation of nearly two hundred flights and affected a number of Russian regions
War
A massive drone attack on Moscow caused the cancellation of nearly two hundred flights and affected a number of Russian regions

On the night of 11 December, the Russian capital suffered a large-scale drone attack that paralysed all Moscow airports and caused chaos among passengers

Ministry of Defence purchases armoured blankets for Armed Forces for the first time
Economy
Ministry of Defence purchases armoured blankets for Armed Forces for the first time

The Ministry of Defence Supply Agency will purchase more than 5,000 universal field tents to protect soldiers from debris during combat and evacuation

Storm Bram left 8,000 homes in Ireland without power
Society
Storm Bram left 8,000 homes in Ireland without power

After Storm Bram, energy companies are restoring power networks, while the country is experiencing transport delays and flight cancellations.

Svyrydenko and Bessent agreed on steps to rebuild Ukraine and strengthen energy cooperation
Politics
Svyrydenko and Bessent agreed on steps to rebuild Ukraine and strengthen energy cooperation

The parties discussed the work of the Reconstruction Investment Fund, LNG imports, and the impact of sanctions against Russian oil companies

Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner expected Zelensky to agree to their ‘peace plan’ directly over the phone on Saturday.
Politics
Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner expected Zelensky to agree to their ‘peace plan’ directly over the phone on Saturday.

The Ukrainian president discussed security conditions and territorial issues in the context of the peace proposal with US advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, but after the Americans' visit to Moscow, the terms of the plan deteriorated, and key differences remain.

Russian oil is stuck at sea and getting cheaper despite rising exports
Politics
Russian oil is stuck at sea and getting cheaper despite rising exports

Russian tankers are stockpiling oil at sea due to unloading problems, which is putting pressure on prices and reducing the Kremlin's export revenues.

Zelenskyy to meet with Meloni and have an audience with the Pope in Rome
Politics
Zelenskyy to meet with Meloni and have an audience with the Pope in Rome

The President has arrived in Italy, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and have an audience with Pope Leo XIV during the day.

President of Lithuania: SDC to consider freezing or confiscating Belarusian assets
Politics
President of Lithuania: SDC to consider freezing or confiscating Belarusian assets

A meeting of the Defence Council is scheduled for mid-December to discuss ways to counter hybrid attacks and the fate of Belarusian assets in Lithuania.