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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution: Ukraine must prevail and join the EU
The European Parliament passed a resolution stating that Russia must be defeated in the war against Ukraine, and that Ukraine must prevail and become a member of the European Union in the future.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened applications for compensation for those forcibly displaced abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced the opening of a new category of applications in the International Register of Damages for citizens who were forced to leave Ukraine due to Russia's aggression.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's reconstruction needs at $588 billion, according to the Ministry of Development.
Ukraine's total needs for restoration and reconstruction over the next 10 years are estimated at $588 billion. This is $64 billion more than the previous estimate and almost three times Ukraine's nominal GDP for 2025.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has named pensioners with a 100% discount on utilities
Certain categories of pensioners in Ukraine are entitled to full exemption from paying for housing and communal services in 2026. This applies to people who worked in rural areas and continue to live there after retirement.
Hundreds of flights between the UK and the US cancelled due to Storm Hernando
A powerful winter storm in the eastern United States has led to widespread flight cancellations at British airports. The restrictions have affected flights to New York, New Jersey and Boston.
Rinat Akhmetov has allocated 13.5 billion hryvnia to support Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Rinat Akhmetov has allocated UAH 13.5 billion to support the country. The funds are directed towards helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defenders of Mariupol, veterans, civilians and the development of social programmes.
In Ukraine, over 60% of housing was built before 1970 — data from the Verkhovna Rada
Over 60% of Ukraine's housing stock was built before 1970, and a significant portion of this housing is in a state of disrepair. The Verkhovna Rada has stated that housing reform should create mechanisms for renovating the outdated housing stock.
Naftogaz began importing LNG from the US via the Deutsche ReGas terminal in Germany
Naftogaz of Ukraine has organised the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States via the Deutsche ReGas terminal in Germany. After regasification, the gas will be delivered via Poland to Ukraine's gas transmission system.
Stefanchuk called on PACE to strengthen sanctions against Russia during a meeting in Kyiv
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, held a meeting with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Kyiv. During the talks, he stressed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia and establish a special tribunal.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has digitised the accounting and supply of military equipment
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has launched a digital logistics management system for accounting and supplying military equipment. The system allows tracking equipment at all stages — from procurement to transfer to military units.
The Netherlands' youngest prime minister, Robert Jetten, has been sworn in — the government has been sworn in
A new minority coalition government has taken office in the Netherlands, led by 38-year-old Robert Jetten, who has become the youngest prime minister in the country's history. The cabinet was sworn in by King Willem-Alexander.
Germany has called on Hungary to reconsider blocking EU sanctions against Russia
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephull called on Hungary to reconsider its decision to block the European Union's new package of sanctions against Russia. This issue is planned to be discussed during meetings in Brussels and at the bilateral level.
