British PM Sunak's visit to Kyiv, Ukrainians taken hostage in Somalia: highlights for January 12
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid a visit to Kyiv, during which Ukraine and the UK signed an agreement on security cooperation. Four Ukrainians were aboard the helicopter that crashed in the non—government—controlled part of Somalia. We have collected the highlights for January 12.
Rishi Sunak's visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Kyiv on January 12. Prior to that, the British government's website stated that the country would provide Ukraine with $3.2 billion in military aid in 2024-2025. This is $255 million more than in the previous two years.
In addition, the British prime minister signed a security cooperation agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to this agreement, in the event of any future Russian invasion or attack on Ukraine, consultations with the UK will take place within 24 hours to determine the measures necessary to counter or deter aggression.
The investigation into the cases of MPs Labaziuk and Odarchenko is over
Law enforcement officers have completed the investigation into MPs Serhiy Labaziuk and Andriy Odarchenko, who were caught bribing top officials in the recovery sector.
Labaziuk offered money to get contracts to rebuild infrastructure facilities worth 1 billion hryvnias ($26.4 million), while Odarchenko wanted to bribe in cryptocurrency to get money from the fund for liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression of the Russian Federation to repair buildings of the university under his control.
They both face up to 10 years in prison.
Ukrainians taken hostage in Somalia
Four Ukrainians were taken hostage on the territory of Somalia controlled by anti-government forces. They were members of the crew of a helicopter of the UN Mission in Somalia that crashed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Ukrainian citizens have already been identified. There were also five foreigners on board with them.
Other news
- An official of the Kyiv Metro is suspected of causing 13.1 million hryvnias ($346,316) in losses on the supply of railcars.
- Drones and mining hinder offensive operations of both the Defense Forces and the occupiers, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov told Le Monde.
- MP Oleksandr Dubinsky said that he was operated on and returned to the pre-trial detention center.
- The number of unfit for service has increased in Poltava and Kyiv oblasts, according to the analysis of data on the activities of the military medical commissions.
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