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Former MP of the VIII convocation charged with land grabbing on the banks of Desenka and Darnytsia
The investigation believes that the former MP illegally fenced off coastal areas and restricted public access to water bodies in Kyiv. The total area of land occupied without permission is almost 30 acres.
Russian Federation attack on western Ukraine: petroleum products burning in Brody
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones during the night and early morning, striking energy and civilian infrastructure. In the Lviv region, petroleum products caught fire after being hit.
European countries have increased pressure on Russia`s shadow fleet in the Baltic and North Seas
Fourteen European countries issued a joint warning to tankers linked to Russia`s shadow fleet, stating their readiness to respond more harshly to violations of maritime and safety rules.
US changes leadership of immigration operation in Minneapolis after fatal incidents
The Donald Trump administration is reformatting the federal immigration operation in Minnesota, reducing the presence of law enforcement and transferring control directly to the White House amid lawsuits and public criticism.
Azerbaijan has delivered a new batch of electrical equipment for Ukraine's power system
Another shipment of humanitarian aid with electrical equipment was sent to Ukraine from Azerbaijan by decision of the country's president and coordinated by the Ministry of Energy.
UNESCO assesses damage to Odessa Observatory and Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after shelling
International experts have already begun technical examinations of two Ukrainian monuments damaged by Russian attacks.
Most banks forecast growth in business lending in early 2026
Demand for loans from businesses and individuals grew throughout 2025, and banks expect this trend to continue in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bank of Ukraine.
The EU and India have signed one of the largest trade agreements in the world
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and India have agreed on a free trade area that will cover around two billion people and provide for a large-scale reduction in customs duties on almost all goods.
Peace talks are progressing, but the territorial issue remains the main obstacle
Trilateral consultations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States have given rise to cautious optimism, but the fate of the occupied territories, and above all Donbas, continues to block any final agreement.
Four police officers killed during arrest of murderer in Cherkasy region
During a special operation in the Cherkasy region, a man wanted for murder opened fire on law enforcement officers. Four police officers were killed in the shootout, and another law enforcement officer was wounded.
Europe is embarking on a large-scale rearmament programme amid threats from Russia and the risk of a rift with the US
EU countries are rapidly increasing defence production and spending, but it will take years and around one trillion dollars of investment for Europe to achieve full military independence.
France is preparing to restrict social media for children under 15: what the new law entails
The French authorities are taking steps to radically protect children online — social media platforms may become inaccessible to teenagers.