Representatives of micro, small and medium‑sized businesses received more than 26,000 loans worth UAH 77.8 billion under the state program Affordable Loans 5‑7‑9% in January–November 2025.
Russia will likely reject any version of a U.S.-proposed peace plan, as it believes Washington’s efforts hinder the achievement of Russian objectives in Ukraine and globally.
The White House expressed “very optimistic” expectations regarding the peace negotiations in Ukraine and confirmed that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had traveled to Russia as part of the so-called “shuttle diplomacy.”
Since the beginning of this year, the Russian army has lost more than 383,000 soldiers in the war against Ukraine, which is roughly equivalent to 32 divisions – or about three divisions per month.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has partially dismissed the appeal filed by former Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov against the preventive measure in the case of corruption at Energoatom.
At Chernivtsi Lyceum No. 5 Oriana, a geography teacher who called a student a “bastard” after he asked her to switch to the Ukrainian language has been dismissed from the school.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is increasing psychological and physical pressure on Ukrainians in an attempt to break their resilience.
The number of victims of this morning's attack by Russian troops on Dnipro has risen to 43, 30 of whom remain in hospital. Ten are still in severe condition.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the issue of Ukrainian territories is one of the most challenging aspects in the negotiations on a plan to end the war. During the Ukrainian-American consultations, this topic was discussed for over six and a half hours.
Every day, important decisions are made that are focused on strengthening Ukraine. The resignation of Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, is another.
The European Union is participating in consultations and ensuring that the bloc’s position, as well as Ukraine-related interests linked to the EU, are conveyed to partners involved in peace negotiations.