On the night of December 1, an explosion occurred near the village of Kazinski Vasyilky on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Europe. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the attack was carried out using explosives with remote detonation and incendiary mixtures. Locals reported loud bangs and flashes. As a result, Hungary's energy supplies were affected.
Additionally, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a decision to increase MPs’ salaries to 200,000 hryvnias, triggering public debate over the appropriateness of such payments during wartime. Some MPs supported the measure, citing rising expenses, while others criticized the move.
Another legislative change: the Ukrainian Parliament removed Russian from the list of languages requiring special protection, as the official translation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages was updated.
Internationally, a European Parliament delegation canceled a visit to Kyiv due to Ukraine's refusal to admit a far-right German MP suspected of Kremlin ties. The Ukrainian side cited the politician as a security threat.
Former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov was convicted of state treason. The Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office issued the verdict, yet questions loom about the accountability of other former officials now abroad.
NATO reiterated that Russia is attempting to destabilize Ukraine through proxies and by influencing domestic political processes. Meanwhile, Kazakh authorities warn they may suspend Russian oil transit to China due to sanctions and attacks on Russian refineries.
At the front, Ukrainian forces advanced in northern Kupiansk, disrupting Russian plans. Domestically, political tensions remain high, especially regarding the honesty and effectiveness of MPs’ work.
Public discussions focus on whether pay rises for MPs are justified during wartime, and whether elected officials’ actions truly benefit the population.
