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Russian night attack on Kyiv and region: at least 11 injured, fires in many neighbourhoods
On the night of 27 December, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and Kyiv region. At least 11 people were injured in the capital, including two children. High-rise buildings, a dormitory, private homes and cars were damaged
The Cabinet of Ministers postpones the launch of the E-excise system until 1 November 2026
The government has postponed the mandatory launch of the electronic excise system from 1 January to 1 November 2026. Business and the state have been given additional time to test and transition to the new rules of administration
Zelenskyy ready for referendum on Trump's plan under ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he could put Donald Trump's peace plan to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days. Territorial issues and security guarantees remain a key concern.
Preparing elections in time of war: positions of the working group speakers
The working group on the preparation of laws on elections in times of war will hold its next meeting by 9 January 2026. Speakers spoke about destroyed polling stations, the risks of online voting and the constitutional ban on martial law elections
AI boom has added more than half a trillion dollars to the wealth of US tech billionaires, with Musk leading the way
The investment rush around artificial intelligence companies has increased the combined wealth of the top 10 US tech billionaires to almost $2.5 trillion. Elon Musk was the biggest winner, and the Nvidia CEO's wealth increased by $41.8bn
Ukraine has attracted almost USD 200 million under Japanese guarantees as part of the World Bank's SURGE project
In December, Ukraine received $196.3 million in concessional financing from the World Bank under the guarantee of the Japanese government. The funds are aimed at strengthening fiscal management and budget sustainability
Trump, Zelenskyy set to meet in Florida to agree on US peace plan
Donald Trump may host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Mar-a-Lago on Sunday to finalise the US peace plan. Kyiv says document is 90 per cent agreed, key dispute is over Donbas
Closure of AZAL crash case in Russia raises serious questions
Azerbaijan has said that the decision of the Russian Investigative Committee to close the criminal case on the downing of AZAL flight J2 8243 is distrustful. Baku is waiting for the completion of compensation and a legal assessment of the actions of officials
More than 550,000 gun permits generated by Ukrainians through Diia
Since March 2025, Ukrainians have generated more than 550,000 permits for registered weapons through Diia. Digital services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are showing rapid growth in demand and efficiency.
KABs strike on Kharkiv: two dead, adults and a baby wounded
Russian troops attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. Two people were killed and at least four wounded, including a nine-month-old child. A busy road and cars were damaged.
Russian attacks on Odesa region ports: vessels flying the flags of Slovakia, Palau and Liberia damaged
Russian attacks on southern Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged vessels flying the flags of Slovakia, Palau and Liberia. Warehouses and energy facilities were damaged, with no casualties
Rocket attack on Uman: six wounded, including two children
On 26 December, six people, including two children, were injured in Uman as a result of a Russian missile strike. Residential buildings are damaged, emergency services and a commission to record the damage are working in the city