**Politics** Elections in Ukraine May Cost Over 20 Billion UAH Kyiv. The Central Election Commission of Ukraine announced that holding the elections will cost the state at least 20 billion hryvnias. This is a significant challenge for the budget under current conditions. The Needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Center of the British Delegation's Attention Kyiv. At the meeting, Ukrainian representatives, including Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the current needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the British delegation. The negotiations were about the supply of weapons. **Economy** Significant Growth in Pig Iron Exports Ukraine. A significant increase in pig iron exports has been noted, up by 49% compared to previous periods. This indicates a recovery in the country's metallurgical industry. "Ukrzaliznytsia" Launches Additional Carriages to Chisinau Ukraine. Due to complications at the border, "Ukrzaliznytsia" is launching new routes and additional carriages to Chisinau. This will facilitate easier transportation links. **World** New Details in the Epstein Case USA. The Department of Justice has released files revealing new details in the case of Jeffrey Epstein. Several well-known individuals are involved. This move could significantly impact the course of the investigation. **War / Security** Russian Attacks Leave Mykolaiv Without Power Mykolaiv region. After night attacks by Russian military forces, part of the region, including Mykolaiv, was left without electricity. This incident highlights the vulnerability of the region's energy infrastructure. SSU Destroyed Russian Fighters in Crimea Crimea. Special units of the Security Service of Ukraine claimed responsibility for destroying Russian fighters at the Belbek airfield. This is an important operation aimed at weakening the enemy's military potential. **Society** Ukraine Introduces Accountability for Plagiarism Ukraine. Legislative measures will be implemented to punish academic dishonesty and plagiarism, aiming to improve the quality of education and science. Weather Forecast for December 20-21: Snow and Fog Ukraine. According to meteorologists, in the coming days, wet snow and fog are expected in various regions of the country. This may significantly complicate road conditions. **Kyiv News** Illegal Land Lease Scheme Uncovered in Podil Kyiv. An illegal land lease scheme in the historic Podil district, amounting to about 11 million hryvnias, has been uncovered. The case has been handed over to law enforcement agencies. Monuments to Bulgakov and Akhmatova in Kyiv to Be Dismantled Kyiv. As part of the decommunization and reloading of historical monuments, the city authorities have decided to dismantle the monuments to Mikhail Bulgakov and Anna Akhmatova.