Dark days, determined people: a book by Euromaidan Press journalists about Russia’s war against Ukraine
What happens when modern life meets unrestrained brutality? “Dark Days, Determined People: Stories from Ukraine under Siege” invites…
Ancient Ukrainian sword stole the show in Usyk’s victory over Fury, angering Russia
Oleksandr Usyk's unanimous victory over Tyson Fury secured more than his championship titles. By raising Hetman Mazepa's 300-year-old saber, he reignited the legacy of a Ukrainian leader cursed by Russia for seeking independence.
Latvia donates 612 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine
The law adopted in February 2023 allowed Latvia to donate all vehicles the state has confiscated to support Ukraine, and since then the total value of donated cars is estimated to have reached €2.25 million.
Ukraine receives $1 billion from Japan and UK under World Bank program
Financial assistance is crucial to cover social and humanitarian expenditures of the Ukrainian budget, while nearly all country’s tax revenues are spent on the military.
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers create nation’s largest trident from traditional Christmas didukhs
Hundreds of traditional small figures crafted from grain stems were tied together in the seven-meter high Ukrainian coat of arms.
Ukraine signs direct contract with Rheinmetall on artillery ammunition supply
The contract, funded by the Ukrainian state budget, will be executed in the first half of 2025.
Zelenskyy and von der Leyen discuss EU accession and financial aid in Brussels
The talks focused on the opening of two new EU accession negotiation clusters and 2025 priorities.
Ukrainian Parliament passes multiple citizenship bill in first reading
If adopted in the final vote, the bill would allow Ukrainians to have dual citizenship, which is particularly relevant for Ukrainian diaspora.
Ukraine will stop Russian gas transit after 2024, Prime Minister confirms
"I emphasize that Ukraine's agreement with Russia on gas transit expires on 1 January 2025, and will not be extended," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said, adding that Ukraine can consider gas transit from other sources.
Russia rejects proposals to freeze war against Ukraine
"No schemes involving a freeze of the conflict will suit Russia," declared Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations, during a UN Security Council meeting.
US warns Russia against deploying North Korean troops in Ukrainian territory
The Pentagon has also confirmed the first casualties among North Korean troops who were involved in infantry assaults on Ukrainian positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Forbes: North Korean forces conduct large infantry assaults in Kursk Oblast
Despite heavy losses, multiple infantry waves involving nearly 500 personnel allowed North Koreans to eject Ukrainian defenders from Plekhovo village in Russia.
Ukraine triples military tax, but still faces $ 12 billion defense gap in 2024
Starting in December, citizens face a military levy increase from 1.5% to 5% as Kyiv scrambles to close a sizable shortfall in immediate defense needs, with the new tax revenue going primarily to weapons production and military salaries.
3,000 ships have used Ukraine’s maritime corridor, carrying 85 million tons of cargo
Ukraine established the corridor after the Russian fleet had been pushed back from the Ukrainian coasts despite Russian attempts to continue the sea blockade.