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The Kremlin announced the "nationalization" of the property of 84 individuals and companies in Crimea — from boxer Usyk to businessman Franchuk and the families of servicemen. This is not merely corporate raiding — it's a tool of intimidation that Western experts are already analyzing.
The price of Russian oil has fallen to about $40 a barrel — a direct hit to the Kremlin’s finances as the West ramps up pressure. Data from Bloomberg and Argus show a 28% drop over three months — a historic moment in the energy war.
The State Tax Service has for the first time disclosed how much gas station employees are paid and how much is deducted from each liter of fuel. This is a check on market transparency — a signal to owners and protection for our workers at a time when every hryvnia counts.
Yerevan's decisive response has thwarted the Kremlin's attempt to intervene in the strategic TRIPP corridor — a sign of a shifting balance of power in the region, Western analysts say. Why this matters right now and what it means for the security of Europe and our partners.
The Ministry of Justice has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti‑Corruption Court to recover a stake linked to a Russian. This is a chance to return a strategic plant to national control and to protect our industry now.
Accusing the BBC of manipulating the editing of a 2021 speech, Trump is seeking $10 billion — a case that puts trust in Western media on the line and will affect the information arena that is also important for Ukraine.
This is not just trading — it’s a strategic safeguard for the energy sector ahead of winter. Monthly auctions for January 2026 provide predictability of imports, reduce the risks from large‑scale attacks, and have already drawn the attention of Western analysts.
As the country tallies its resources, the share of illegal cigarettes has risen to 17.8%. Kantar Ukraine reports a surge in counterfeit excise stamps — a direct blow to the budget and a chance for decisive action today.
Four platforms openly backed the "laws for the self-employed" — it's not just about money. UAH 14 billion for the state, OECD requirements and a step toward new financing from the IMF. A historic moment for Ukraine's labor market and digital security.
On December 16, tram and bus service on Hlybochytska Street is being restored after repairs to 3.5 km of tracks — a small victory for a city that keeps working and weathers the blows. The temporary route 14‑T will be closed; life is returning to normal.
Ukraine and Germany have agreed to launch the JobConnect programme with €10 million in funding to modernize employment services, strengthen institutions and help people return to the labour market. The project will be implemented by GIZ, with financing starting in 2026.
After December 16, Volkswagen will suspend vehicle production at its Dresden plant — the first time this has happened in 88 years. The facility will be converted into a research campus for AI, robotics and semiconductors, with investments of €50 million.
An independent Chinese refinery bought a shipment of Russian ESPO crude at a discount of $7–8 per barrel. Demand fell after U.S. sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, which affected purchase volumes.
A major overhaul of 2.3 km of Ozerna Street in Volia-Homuletska is underway at a cost of UAH 53.3 million using the German mixture NovoCrete; the work is being carried out by the company Onur, and the project was partly funded by German partners.
Lukoil is reportedly favoring the sale of its international assets to the bank Xtellus Partners, which has proposed a cashless deal involving an exchange of securities. Negotiations are being led by vice president Pavlo Zhdanov; the transaction requires disclosure of owners and may need approval from the Kremlin.
The National Bank assesses that power shortages are pushing inflation up, but a decline in consumer demand due to worsening security is partially offsetting that pressure; final conclusions will be drawn in January.
The European Commission will propose a rule under which extensions of the freeze on Russian assets will be decided by qualified majority rather than by consensus; the decision will be separated from the debate over using the funds to aid Ukraine.
The FDA has granted authorization for Flow Neuroscience's FL-100 device to be used for at‑home brain stimulation in adults with moderate to severe major depressive disorder; a U.S. launch is planned for 2026.
Ukrzaliznytsia has initiated the transfer of the Odesa Railway Hospital into municipal ownership, including the land, buildings, equipment, and medical apparatus. The facility is to continue serving railway workers and expand medical services for local residents.
Kyivshlyakhbud was the sole bidder in the tender for the major overhaul of a section of Lobanovskyi Avenue in the Solomyanskyi district; the company offered about UAH 785 million. The last major overhaul there took place more than 20 years ago.
James Quincey will leave his role as CEO of Coca‑Cola in March 2026; he will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Enrique Brown. After stepping down, Quincey will become executive chairman; during his tenure the company's shares rose 62%.
Vitaliy Petruk was appointed the 13th deputy minister of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture. The mega-ministry was created in July 2025 by merging three agencies and has a staff of about 1,500 employees.
The sole buyer of the claims on Ukrlandfarming’s loans was Fintonik LLC. The sale was conducted by Dutch auction: the starting price was UAH 5.04 billion, the final price UAH 1.14 billion. The collateral comprised production assets and guarantees.
OFAC extended General License No. 131A until January 17, 2026, allowing negotiations and the signing of agreements concerning Lukoil International GmbH and related companies; separately, the authorization for transactions with fuel station networks was extended until April 29, 2026.
After more than eleven years of court proceedings in Austria, the U.S. request to extradite a businessman was definitively rejected; the case was complicated by a procedural error and a missed appeal deadline.
Fintech company Lyzi, built on the Tezos blockchain, has introduced cryptocurrency payments at the Porsche Centre Montpellier and Lamborghini Bordeaux dealerships, allowing customers to buy cars with BTC, XTZ, stablecoins and more than 80 other cryptocurrencies.
Head of the DBR’s investigative department Dmytro Mirkovets told a meeting of a temporary commission that the Bureau does not consider it proven that NABU correctly matched the pseudonyms to DBR employees. The investigation into Energoatom is ongoing, and there is no evidence so far.
The bank has opened a credit line of up to €100 million for affordable housing projects under the "Steps to Prosperity" platform. The first tranche — €7.1 million — will finance 182 apartments in Kyiv Oblast, with plans to scale to about 1,800 units by 2029.
In 2025 rental prices in Ukraine rose almost everywhere. The highest rates for one-bedroom apartments were in Uzhhorod, Lviv and Kyiv; Kropyvnytskyi recorded the largest year-on-year increase — +33%. Several other cities also saw substantial rises.
After the introduction of a congestion charge for entering central New York, traffic fell by about 11%; PM2.5 in Manhattan declined by 22% in the first six months. Projected net revenue is about $500 million in 2025.