The Financial Times British newspaper has recognized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “Man of the Year”.
“The president of Ukraine has become the flagship of the democratic world in the global fight against authoritarianism, which could determine the course of this century.
He is the embodiment of the courage and resilience of the entire Ukrainian people in confronting Russian aggression. Zelensky deserves a place in history by his display of leadership and strength of spirit,” the paper says.
Enterprises of the State Agency of Forest Resources of Ukraine formed a record stock of more than 260 thousand cubic meters of fuelwood on the territory of Ukraine, the head of the agency Yuriy Bolokhovets said on Facebook.
According to him, the volume of firewood harvested is also kept at record levels and far exceeds their sales. So, another 314 thousand cubic meters of firewood is provided for December.
Bolokhovets noted that the State Forestry Agency supplies firewood to the eastern and southern frontline regions, large volumes of fuel are transferred to the military.
“The situation in the Ukrainian energy sector is very tense. The worst scenarios cannot be ruled out. But the country is provided with firewood. Forest farms this year made every effort to ensure that the Ukrainians were with heat,” – summed up the head of the department in the message.
As reported, the Government of Ukraine continues the procurement and sale of firewood for the Ukrainians – until the end of 2022 forestry farms plan to sell 1.1 million cubic meters of firewood within the country. Since the beginning of the year has already sold 2.44 million cubic meters. m of wood, and its stock in mid-November amounted to about 187 thousand cubic meters.
Dynamics of changes in level of wages in Ukraine for 2020-2022 (%)
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World For Ukraine Summit is an extraordinary live event taking place in Rzeszow, Poland on Dec. 7-9 which holds the title of a “Rescuer City” granted by President Zelensky.
It aims to connect humanitarian, business and political sectors around the cause of Ukraine.
This is a chance for:
The following topics will be discussed on numerous panels:
Rehabilitation for the injured, securing public health, rebuilding the economy, family welfare, housing, childcare, life in the occupied territories and accountability for war crimes etc.
Among numerous honored speakers are:
Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence of Ukraine; Michael Capponi, Founder and Director of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM); Andriy Sadovyy, City Mayor of Lviv etc.
See the full list of speakers here – https://w4ua.com/speakers/
W4UA Summit is patronaged by: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Council of Europe, Rzeszow city, Lviv city, Ministry of Sport and Tourism of Poland etc.
See the full list of partners here – https://w4ua.com/partners/
Special feature of W4UA Sumit is a matchmaking session.
This is a possibility for NGOs and businesses to combine forces in helping Ukraine. Your humanitarian, reconstruction, educational or cultural project can become a reality.
Location. G2A Arena – currently one of the most modern business venues in the region of its kind just next to Rzeszow airport and only one hour away from the Ukrainian border.
Free Registration – https://w4ua.com/registration/
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Interfax-Ukraine is a partner of the conference
Stock indices of the largest Asia-Pacific countries do not show the same dynamics during the trading on Monday.
The positive factor for the Chinese stock market is the news about the gradual lifting of anti-hygienic restrictions in the country, writes Trading Economics.
Meanwhile, China’s service sector business activity index fell to 46.7 points in November from 48.4 points a month earlier, the purchasing managers index (PMI) calculated by Caixin Media and S&P Global showed. Thus, it declined for the third month in a row.
The PMI value above the 50-point mark indicates growth of activity in the sector, while below it indicates its weakening. Analysts on average expected a less significant drop in the index to 47 points, according to Trading Economics.
China’s Shanghai Composite index was up 1.5 percent by 7:27 a.m. and had surpassed the 3,200-point mark for the first time in more than two months. Hong Kong Hang Seng indicator jumped 3.2%.
The shares of Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd., which provides IT services in medical sphere, showed the most significant increase of 18.3% on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
In addition, developer Sands China (SPB: 1928) and Longfor Group gained 14% and 8.8%, respectively, while restaurant chain owner Haidilao International Holding Ltd. – by 10.9%, consumer electronics maker Xiaomi (SPB: 1810) by 8.1% and Internet company Baidu by 7.9%.
Retailers Alibaba (SPB: BABA) and JD.com Inc. (SPB: JD) were up 5.2% and 7.5%, respectively, telecoms China Unicom and China Telecom (SPB: 728) up 6.4% and 4.5%.
In Shanghai, airlines including Air China (+1.9%), China Eastern Airlines (SPB: 670) (+4%) and China Southern Airlines (SPB: 1055) (+3.2%), alcohol producer Kweichow Moutai (+1.9%) and China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. (+2.2%) are rising their share prices.
The value of Japan’s Nikkei 225 is around the level of Friday’s closing trading.
The top gainers among the index components are shares of pharmaceutical Eisai (+4.7%), cosmetics company Shiseido (+2.9%) and clothing retailer Fast Retailing (+2.8%).
Meanwhile, car makers Nissan Motor (-2.8%) and Isuzu Motors (-2.5%), optics makers Olympus Corp. (-3.4%) and Nikon Corp. (-2.7%) were falling in price.
South Korea’s Kospi Index was down 0.8% by 8:15 a.m. Moscow timeframe.
The stock quotes of one of the world’s largest chip and electronics maker Samsung Electronics Co. plunged 0.3%, automaker Hyundai Motor – 2.7%.
Australian S&P/ASX 200 index added 0.5%.
Share prices of the world’s largest mining companies BHP and Rio Tinto jumped by 2.7% and 3.9%, respectively.
At the same time the price of securities of Elders Ltd. providing services in the agricultural industry fell by 4.2% after UBS analysts worsened recommendations for them to “neutral level” from “buy”.
The U.S. Postal Service is looking for volunteers as Santa Clauses who will respond to children’s letters as part of the annual Operation Santa project.
The service says volunteers will not only be asked to review the letters, select the ones they like best and respond to them, but also to organize gifts on behalf of Santa.
The postal service’s website notes that each Santa will be able to work alone or in a team, such as involving his friends in gift shopping
Prospective Santa Clauses are asked to register for the “Operation Santa” program. It will run through Dec. 19.
