Oleksandra Matviichuk

The countdown is under way to unveil the 2024 class of the European Young Leaders (EYL40). Motivated by the urgent need to tackle the increasing disconnect between citizens and policymakers, and to rebuild the trust that is vital to democracies, Friends of Europe launched the EYL40 leadership programme in 2012. The EYL40 Class of 2024 will be unveiled on 22 January.

Russian forces have fired on a peaceful protest in Energodar, home to Europe's largest Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Protesters sang the Ukrainian national anthem when explosions of shock grenades were heard. At least four people were injured. There are no damages at the plant, the level of radiation has not increased, BNT reported.