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German Bundesrat confirms support for Ukraine and adopts 13 Bundestag laws
In the presence of the Ukrainian ambassador, the German state parliament called on Russia to stop the aggression and withdraw troops from the entire territory of Ukraine.
The state vs. illegal immigrants: how does the shadow market for cigarettes work in Ukraine?
In 2026, cigarettes in Ukraine will become more expensive again due to changes in the rules for calculating excise tax. This may not have the expected effect on the budget.
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon to increase production of THAAD interceptors more than fourfold
The American defence corporation has signed a framework agreement with the US government, which provides for a sharp increase in the production of anti-missiles for the THAAD system and large-scale investments in production capacity and jobs.
The Ministry of Energy asks Zelensky to award the title of Hero of Ukraine to the late head of Ukrenergo, Oleksiy Brekht.
The Energy Ministry has asked the president to award the highest state honour to Oleksiy Brecht, who died while performing his duties.
Germany discusses possible joint nuclear umbrella for Europe with partners
Berlin confirmed the start of consultations with European allies on joint nuclear deterrence as a supplement to US security guarantees, stressing that no decisions have been made yet.
Zelensky assessed the new format of negotiations with Russia and proposed a meeting with Putin in Kyiv
The president stated that the new composition of the Russian delegation at the negotiations demonstrates a more serious attitude on the part of the Kremlin, while Ukraine has no official information about the agreements between the leaders of the United States and Russia.
The Bulgarian Parliament ratified an agreement with Italy on a joint NATO base near Kabyle.
Bulgaria has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Italy on the construction and use of a military base for NATO forces. The facility will be able to accommodate a brigade and, if necessary, an entire division, and is expected to strengthen the country`s defence capabilities.
In Donetsk region, a participant in a phishing scheme with losses of over 800 thousand hryvnias was exposed
Among the victims are four military personnel, and the suspect faces up to eight years in prison.
307 generators are operating at critical facilities in Kyiv, with another 40 expected
The capital continues to operate under conditions of power shortages following damage to the power grid. Hundreds of emergency crews are working to stabilise the situation, and the city is preparing for a cold snap.
Zelensky stated that there were no agreements with Russia on energy and rejected compromises at the expense of territories
The President emphasised that no energy truce had been concluded with Russia, and that Ukraine was only prepared to take reciprocal steps and make compromises that did not violate its territorial integrity.
Power cuts continue in Kyiv and other regions due to power shortages
Restoration work on energy facilities is ongoing, and due to capacity shortages and bad weather, power supply restrictions are in place in a number of regions.
Fatal traffic accident in Kirovohrad region involving the mayor of Voznesensk: police report details
A fatal traffic accident involving the mayor of Voznesensk occurred in the Golovanivskyi district of the Kirovohrad region. The police have opened a criminal investigation and are investigating all the circumstances of the accident.