Key highlights from January 10: a special operation against schemes for smuggling conscripts abroad and the conflict between Galushchenko and Sosun.
Special Operation Against Those Involved in the Smuggling of Draft Dodgers
The National Police conducted the first phase of a special operation aimed at uncovering channels for the illegal smuggling of men of draft age across the border, bypassing official checkpoints. According to available information, these routes facilitated the crossing for hundreds of conscripts.
Simultaneously, 600 searches were carried out across the country. Participants and organizers of these schemes have been charged with 45 suspicions.
Galushchenko Faces Dismissal After Conflict with Sovsun
During a question hour with the government, MP Inna Sovsun asked officials to clarify which partners support the "Great Nuclear Construction." According to her, representatives from the European Commission delegation and the American embassy do not support this decision and demand to "avoid manipulations" regarding it.
Galushchenko responded that Sovsun "runs around embassies and smears our energy sector and our state." He also referred to those whom the MP allegedly spoke about as "mid-level clerks from the European Commission representation."
Following this, a draft resolution for Galushchenko's dismissal was registered in the Verkhovna Rada, and the "Voice" faction promised to block parliamentary work next week if the Minister of Energy does not come to the Rada to report to the deputies.
Young Men Allegedly Blocked a Road in Central Kyiv
A video has circulated online showing a group of young people allegedly blocking a road in Kyiv. Additionally, one of the individuals depicted in the footage is seen walking down the street and singing along to a song with the lyrics "I am Russian."
Law enforcement has identified all six participants in the video, and their actions will be legally assessed. One of them has already served a sentence for justifying Russian aggression against Ukraine under probation supervision for one year.
All Registries Have Resumed Operation
Specialists from the Ministry of Justice have resumed the operation of all major services of the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Formations after a large-scale cyberattack from Russia.
In particular, through the registry portal, users can once again search for information in the register for free, generate extracts, and receive administrative service results.
Photographer Ktitorchuk Sentenced for Rape
Famous Kyiv photographer Alexander Ktitorchuk has been sentenced to 12 years and 10 months in prison for rape and the corruption of minors.
Prosecutors proved that between 2017 and 2020, the man repeatedly raped underage girls and committed acts of a depraved nature when they came to him for photo sessions.
5'nizza Group Criticized for Announcement in Russian
The Ukrainian group 5'nizza, featuring members Sergey Babkin and Andrey Zaporozhets, announced a tour across Europe. The musicians recorded the announcement video in Russian, which sparked criticism. A number of followers accused the singers of performing in Europe for Russians.
Trump Cleared of Punishment in Adult Film Star Payment Case
A U.S. court ruled to grant elected President Donald Trump "unconditional discharge" instead of punishment in the case involving concealed payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
According to the judge, the extraordinary legal protection Trump received as president could "erase" the jury's verdict that found him guilty. Despite being cleared of responsibility, the elected U.S. president received a conviction. He has already stated that he will appeal the ruling.
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- A Bulgarian politician made claims on part of Ukraine, citing its "disintegration."
- Tusk: There are initial decisions regarding the exhumation of Poles who perished during the Volhynian tragedy.
- The U.S. imposed sanctions against the largest oil companies in Russia.