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Ukraine has successfully freed 25 individuals from Russian captivity. This group includes both military personnel and civilians who are suffering from serious injuries and illnesses. This information was shared by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine has successfully retrieved 25 injured and ill defenders from captivity (see list).

The number of injured individuals in Kramatorsk has risen to 9. On January 15, a Russian aerial bomb struck an apartment building in a residential area of the city. This information was reported by the Kramatorsk City Council and the Donetsk Regional Police.

The number of injured in Kramatorsk is rising: footage from the initial moments following the shelling.

Ukrainian defense forces are holding back the advance of Russian occupiers. However, the invaders continue to devastate Ukrainian towns and villages with missile, air, and artillery strikes. This is confirmed by a report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The General Staff reported that the most intense battles occurred in the Pokrovsk direction.

New tax legislation on international packages has been submitted for registration to the Verkhovna Rada. The proposed bills aim to introduce VAT on all orders from foreign stores and establish a new threshold for tax-free parcels. This information was shared via Telegram by Danilo Hetmantsev, the head of the Parliament's financial committee.

Ukraine plans to impose taxes on all online orders made from abroad.

On January 15, Israel and the Hamas group reached an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. This information was reported by CNN and Reuters, citing their own sources.

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a ceasefire.

On Thursday, January 16, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine, pledging to support the guarantee of its security for decades to come.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, according to AP reports.

Over the past day, Ukrainian forces have restored their positions near the settlement of Uspenivka in the Donetsk region.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained positions near Uspenivka, while the enemy has occupied Neskuchne, according to DeepState.

On the night of January 16, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using 55 Shahed-type strike drones, along with various types of decoy drones. Ukrainian defenses successfully shot down 34 of these drones, while several others did not reach their intended targets.

34 drones were shot down over Ukraine, causing damage to the energy infrastructure.

All companies within the Naftogaz Group are operating as usual, despite the latest strike by Russia on Ukraine's gas infrastructure early Wednesday morning, reported Roman Chumak, acting chairman of the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.

The Naftogaz group is operating normally following this morning's attack by Russia.

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has selected the state-owned Sense Bank (Kyiv) through a competitive selection process for the further placement of seized funds, as stated in a press release on the Agency's website.

ARMA will deposit seized funds in Sens Bank.

According to a survey conducted by the information agency "Interfax-Ukraine," the prices for compulsory third-party liability insurance policies for owners of land vehicles ("auto liability," OSAGO) are set to increase by an average of 70% to 100% following the implementation of a new law on January 1, 2025.

As of January 1, 2025, car insurance prices in Ukraine have increased by an average of 70% to 100%, according to a survey by the insurance company.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added Keremet Bank, based in Kyrgyzstan, to its sanctions list, according to an agency statement.

The U.S. added a bank based in Kyrgyzstan to the SDN List for its involvement in schemes to evade sanctions against Russia.

On Wednesday, January 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury expanded its list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions, which now includes, among others, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant located in territory occupied by Russian forces.

The U.S. has expanded its list to combat Russia's sanctions evasion schemes.

Business associations have drafted legislative proposals to amend the Customs and Tax Codes regarding the taxation of imported parcels. Specifically, it is suggested to impose VAT on all packages from international marketplaces, as reported by Daniil Getmantsev, the head of the parliamentary committee on financial, tax, and customs policy.

Business associations propose imposing VAT on all parcels from foreign marketplaces, according to Hetmantsev.

The growth of Ukraine's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to be 3.6% in 2024, according to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, who made the announcement during a parliamentary economic committee meeting on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Economy projects Ukraine's GDP growth to reach 3.6% in 2024.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada regarding the extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine.

Zelensky has submitted draft laws to the Rada to extend martial law and mobilization efforts.

The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, intends to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as possible. According to him, the resolution of the war against Ukraine hinges on Putin's actions.

Trump made a statement regarding a meeting with Putin.

Ukraine is set to implement joint customs and border control with EU countries. The first country with which an agreement may be signed is Poland.

Ukraine is negotiating joint border control with the EU, according to Shmyhal.

On Tuesday, January 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky shared another video of his conversation with a captured North Korean soldier. The soldier was recently taken prisoner by the Ukrainian Armed Forces during combat operations. Zelensky posted the related video on his Telegram channel.

Communication with a captured North Korean soldier: Zelensky has released a new video.

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the rebooking of employees from mobilization through the "Diia" portal without the need to wait 72 hours. This regulation will be in effect from January 22 to March 1 for enterprises that have confirmed their status as critically important. This information was reported by the Ministry of Economy.

The Cabinet has streamlined the booking process through the "Diia" app.

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is advocating for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and is urging Europe to join this initiative. The intention behind this move is to pressure the Kremlin into engaging in negotiations.

CNN reports that the key factor that could compel the Kremlin to engage in negotiations has been identified in the U.S.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine following statements about the transfer of military personnel to infantry roles.

Zelensky responded to news about the transfer from the Air Force.

Russia has deployed three missile carriers to the Black and Mediterranean Seas amid a new wave of massive shelling across Ukraine on January 15. The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine provided insights into what such a missile strike could entail.

Russia has deployed missile carriers in the Black and Mediterranean Seas: what are the implications of this launch?

Russian losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 812,000 soldiers. Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,580 invaders and destroyed nearly 300 units of military equipment.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed over 200 vehicles and around 50 artillery systems belonging to Russia.

The Russian army has launched another strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, utilizing various types of missiles and drones.

Zelensky reported that Russia launched over 40 missiles and 70 drones targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

In January, the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar continued to decline, primarily due to seasonal factors. However, the depreciation of the hryvnia has not been rapid. In recent days, there has been a gradual increase in currency supply, and the National Bank of Ukraine maintains full control over the situation, stated Vladimir Lepushinsky, the director of the Department of Monetary Policy and Economic Analysis.

The National Bank has ample tools and resources to respond to the seasonal increase in currency demand, according to the head of the NBU department.

The League of Insurance Organizations of Ukraine (LIOU) and the National Association of Insurers of Ukraine (NAIU) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership.

The LCOU and NASU have reached an agreement to establish the Federation of Insurance Associations of Ukraine.

The decision to construct new nuclear power generation facilities in Ukraine should be made solely by its authorities, as the European Union has not expressed any official stance on this matter, stated the EU ambassador to Ukraine, Kateryna Matersonova.

The EU has no stance for or against the completion of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant; the decision rests solely with Ukraine, says Ambassador Maternova.