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Reconstruction of housing in occupied territories: how they plan to change the compensation scheme
A proposal has been put forward in the Verkhovna Rada to amend the rules governing compensation for destroyed housing in the temporarily occupied territories. Bill No. 13136 is intended to allow the destruction of housing to be recorded remotely and for e-Restoration certificates to be issued without commissions having to physically access the properties.
Zelenskyy launches a competition for the National Securities and Stock Market Commission: who has been appointed to the commission
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a selection committee to shortlist candidates for membership of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. This is the first such selection process since the new rules governing the appointment of NSSMC members came into force.
Air defence supplies must be increased tenfold: Ukraine has appealed to its partners at the UN
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Andriy Melnyk, stated that the supply of air defence systems to our country needs to be increased tenfold. He called on European and American partners to ensure this happens.
Bread prices in Ukraine could rise by 25%, and some food items by as much as 50%: the reasons explained
In 2026, the price of bread in Ukraine could rise by 25%. The main factor affecting the price is not the cost of grain, but production costs. Furthermore, prices for certain categories of food products could rise by up to 50%.
Lech Wałęsa took down the Ukrainian flag in response to Zelenskyy’s decision regarding the UPA
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has stated that he removed the Ukrainian flag from his chest following Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to award the Special Operations Forces unit the honorary title ‘of the Heroes of the UPA’. Wałęsa emphasised that he would continue to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia, but refused to support the President of Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has claimed to have established fire control over the land corridor between Crimea and the Donetsk region
Operators of unmanned aerial vehicles from the Main Intelligence Directorate continue to strike at Russian military equipment and logistics in the temporarily occupied territories. Sections of the route between Dzhankoy, Melitopol and Berdyansk are under fire control.
UNICEF is providing 6,500 UAH per family: who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply
The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced a new round of financial support for Ukrainian families. The sum of 6,500 hryvnias per family will provide significant relief for those who need it most. However, not everyone will be eligible to receive the funds — there are clear selection criteria. Here’s who is eligible for the new financial assistance and how to apply for it.
Winter under fire: the government steps up protection of the energy sector and heating
The government is continuing to prepare the regions for the coming heating season. The main focus is on protecting critical infrastructure, installing modular boiler houses, and launching distributed generation and backup power supplies for heating and water supply facilities. Source quote
The World Bank has approved an $880 million social support project for Ukraine
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the US$880 million SPIRIT project to modernise Ukraine’s social protection system. The programme will benefit over a million people from vulnerable groups.
Romania and France summoned the Russian ambassadors following the drone strike on Galați
Romania summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian Geran-2 drone struck a high-rise building in Galați. France has also stated that it will seek an explanation from the Russian ambassador regarding the incident on NATO territory.
Five members of a gang are to stand trial in the Kyiv region for producing counterfeit fuel
Law enforcement officers have concluded their investigation into an organised group suspected of illegally producing and selling counterfeit fuel in the Kyiv region. According to the investigation, the state has suffered losses amounting to over 19.5 million hryvnias.
In the US, officials are promoting the idea of a $250 banknote featuring Trump’s portrait
Officials in Donald Trump’s administration have initiated the design of a $250 banknote featuring the president’s portrait. Such a move may contravene current US legislation, which permits only the images of deceased individuals to be featured on banknotes.