The World Bank will allocate $454 million for healthcare
The World Bank will allocate $454 million to Ukraine for healthcare, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The money will be provided as part of the THRIVE project. The project is aimed at reforming the healthcare system and strengthening its effectiveness in times of war. This is part of a large-scale international support for Ukraine, which also covers education, transportation, energy, agriculture, and other sectors affected by the war.
44% of Ukrainians trust Trump – poll results
As of the end of November 2024, 44.6% of Ukrainians expressed confidence in US President-elect Donald Trump. This is more than in European countries.
This is evidenced by the results of a nationwide survey commissioned by the New Europe Center.
Trust in Trump in Ukraine is higher than in France (16%), the United Kingdom (30%), and Hungary (37%). The research center suggested that the result is due to Ukrainians’ hope for an end to the war with Russia and a more decisive policy of the new administration.
11 dead and 22 wounded: Russians shelled a clinic in Zaporizhzhia
On the afternoon of December 10, the Russian military launched a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia. A private clinic was destroyed and neighboring buildings were damaged. This was reported by the head of Zaporizhzhia regional military administration Ivan Fedorov.
11 people were killed and 22 were injured. Rescuers are searching for people under the rubble of the clinic. One of the wounded is in serious condition. Two doctors are among the injured.
15th package of sanctions against Russia agreed by EU ambassadors
European Union ambassadors have agreed on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This was reported by the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The new measures include restrictions on Russia’s “shadow fleet” – that is, third-country vessels that help Russia circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions have also been imposed on people and organizations from Russia and third countries that contribute to Russia’s military and technological advancement by helping it circumvent export restrictions.
Canadian Parliament approves military aid to Ukraine worth nearly $600 million
On the evening of December 10, the House of Commons of the Canadian Parliament approved additional funds in the amount of 21.1 billion Canadian dollars. Of this amount, 764 million will be spent on military assistance to Ukraine.
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair noted that these funds will be spent on “ammunition, training and other items that Ukrainians desperately need to win”.
The document on additional financing of the Canadian budget also includes 400 million Canadian dollars for financial assistance to Ukraine, which will be allocated from the special account of the International Monetary Fund.
Andriy Yermak is included for the second time in Politico’s list of the most influential people in Europe in 20
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has been included in the Politico ranking of the most influential people in Europe in 2025 in the category “Dreamers”.
This year, Andriy Yermak was ranked second in the “Dreamers” and was described as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “fixer” – a person who helps solve complex problems.
664 crimes against journalists in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, 91 media workers have been killed, 12 of them in the course of their professional journalistic activities. These data as of October 24, 2024, were provided by the Institute of Mass Information (IMI).
In total, in the two years and eight months since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has committed 664 crimes against journalists and media in Ukraine.
In particular, in September-October 2024, IMI recorded 27 crimes against media and journalists committed by Russia. These include murders, threats, shelling of journalists and media outlets, cyberattacks, and legal pressure.
$400 billion milestone: Elon Musk becomes world’s richest person – Bloomberg
American billionaire Elon Musk has become the first person to exceed $400 billion in wealth, Bloomberg reports.
It is noted that Musk’s capital increased by $50 billion due to the latest sale of shares in SpaceX. From now on, his fortune is estimated at $439.2 billion.
200 drones and 90 missiles: one of the largest strikes on the energy sector in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that on the night of December 13, 93 missiles attacked Ukraine, including at least one North Korean missile.
According to Zelenskyy, the Russians also launched nearly 200 drones. This was one of the largest strikes on the Ukrainian energy sector.
11 cruise missiles were shot down by F-16 fighters, the president said. He once again called for a strong, “massive” global response to the massive strike.
The Ukrainian Air Force clarified that, in addition to 81 missiles, 80 drones were shot down. Another 105 drones were lost in the area. In total, the Russians launched 94 missiles and 193 UAVs.
This is Putin’s “peaceful” plan to destroy everything. This is how he wants “negotiations” – by terrorizing millions of people. And he is not limited either in range or in the purchase of the necessary components for the production of missiles, – Zelenskyy wrote.
$5 billion: Hague court orders Russia to pay Naftogaz for Crimea damages
The Supreme Court has dismissed the cassation appeal of the Russian Federation to overturn the decision of the Hague arbitration. This decision provided for the payment of $5 billion in compensation to Naftogaz for misappropriated assets in the occupied Crimea.
This was reported by the press service of Naftogaz.
Thus, the Dutch courts have for the second and final time confirmed the legality and validity of the partial award of the arbitral tribunal.
The decision of the Supreme Court strengthens the position of Naftogaz Group in enforcement proceedings to recover Russia’s debt for the illegal seizure of assets in Crimea, – said Roman Chumak, who temporarily acts as the Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
$500 million: The US has allocated a new aid package to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced what will be included in the next aid package for Ukraine, which was announced by the White House the day before, according to the Pentagon’s website.
The estimated cost of the aid package is $500 million. It will be allocated from the US Department of Defense’s reserves.
