On January 1, a complete ban on direct imports of non-industrial natural and synthetic diamonds and diamond jewelry from Russia to the European Union came into force.
On the last day of 2023, Pope Francis urged believers not to stop praying for the nations suffering from war, mentioning the "tormented Ukrainian people".
More than 16,500 objects have already been fully or partially restored across the Kyiv region, including 198 kindergartens and schools, 109 health facilities, apartment blocks and detached houses.
More than 10,000 Ukrainians have become winners of the "Own Business" grant program since its inception, having received UAH 2.4 billion from the government to start or develop their business.
Ukraine's State Property Fund is planning to hold online privatization auctions in January 2024, with a total starting value of assets of UAH 242.5 million.