Norway to help Ukraine with energy resilience – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, following a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, said that Norway will help Ukraine strengthen its energy resilience.
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Ukraine demands immediate return of people taken by Russians from Sumy region – Lubinets
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has appealed to Russia's ombudsperson Tatyana Moskalkova, demanding information on the whereabouts of residents of the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region who were forcibly taken to the territory of the Russian Federation by the occupiers.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv region leave two killed, two wounded over past day
In the Kharkiv region over the past day, as a result of Russian attacks, two people were killed and two more were injured.
Russia launched about 1,300 drones, 1,200 glide bombs, nine missiles at Ukraine over past week – Zelensky
Over the past week, the Russian Federation launched approximately 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 glide bombs, and nine missiles of various types at the territory of Ukraine. The Odesa region suffered the most.
Russian forces breach Sumy region border, forcibly deport civilians to Russia
As a result of a rapid advance by Russian invading forces in Sumy region, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces withdrew from several positions near the village of Hrabovske. Stabilization operations are currently underway, along with measures to detect and eliminate enemy personnel.
Ukraine’s trade with Germany could reach record EUR 12B in 2025, expert says
During the war years, trade between Ukraine and Germany has grown rapidly, but after the war ends, the balance will need to be adjusted by increasing Ukrainian exports.
Japan, Central Asian countries agree to supply resources to Europe bypassing Russia
Japan and five Central Asian countries have agreed to develop a transport route to Europe bypassing Russia to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals and energy resources.
Medical services fully operational in southern Odesa region, authorities say
Healthcare facilities in southern Odesa region continue to operate normally.
Russia’s weekly war bill reaches USD 2.7B – CCD
The Russian authorities continue to increase funding for the war against Ukraine, even significantly exceeding the allocated budget. According to the results of 2025, Russia’s military expenditures are almost 20% higher than planned.
Partisans carry out sabotage on railway near Rostov-on-Don in Russia
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement set fire to relay cabinets at a railway hub in the Russian town of Bataysk, through which supplies are delivered to enemy groupings on all southern axes.
Russian attack damages civilian infrastructure facility in Rivne region, one person injured
A civilian infrastructure facility was damaged in Ukraine’s Rivne region as a result of a Russian attack.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 75 of 97 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 75 of the 97 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that began on Saturday evening.
War update: Ukraine reports 235 frontline clashes in past 24 hours, heavy fighting near Pokrovsk
On December 20, as many as 235 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the front line, including 72 in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops lose 1,130 soldiers and two tanks in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to December 21, 2025, amount to approximately 1,196,740, including 1,130 in the past 24 hours.
Russians attack two districts of Mykolaiv region, one person wounded
During the day, the enemy attacked two districts of Mykolaiv region with guided aerial bombs and artillery, one person was wounded.
Occupiers carry out 514 strikes on 24 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours, one person killed
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 514 strikes on 24 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring four.
Dutch government plans to ban face coverings during demonstrations
The Dutch government has prepared a bill on a nationwide ban on wearing clothing that covers the face during demonstrations.
SOF presented with icon of patron saint, Saint Ilia Muromets of Kyiv-Pechersk
The Special Operations Forces received an icon of Saint Ilia Muromets of Kyiv-Pechersk, who will be the patron saint of the Special Operations Forces.
MoE: Power system remains under control despite intense enemy attacks
Ukraine's energy system continues to operate under intense enemy attacks, but remains intact and under control.
Rubio believes US can cooperate with Japan, China despite tensions between them
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States can maintain close ties with Japan and continue productive cooperation with China, even amid growing tensions between Asia's two largest economies.
U.S. intelligence says Putin’s war aims in Ukraine remain unchanged – Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not changed his war aims in Ukraine over four years of full-scale war, according to U.S. intelligence assessments.
Ukraine builds 2,130 platoon strongpoints in frontline regions – DM Shmyhal
Defensive fortification work continues in Ukraine’s frontline regions, with 2,130 platoon strongpoints already built and more than 3,000 kilometers of anti-tank ditches completed.
Invaders transport looted Ukrainian grain to Rostov-on-Don
The invaders are transporting grain stolen in the Zaporizhzhia region to Rostov-on-Don via Mariupol.
Authorities report suspicion against doctor who demanded money from wounded serviceman
In Kyiv, law enforcement has reported suspicion against a trauma surgeon who valued the free installation of an Ilizarov apparatus for a wounded serviceman at UAH 30,000.
20 December 2025
Residents rescued by armored transport after refusing evacuation in Sumy region
In Krasnopillia community of Sumy region, some residents who had previously refused to evacuate were transported to safety by armored vehicles.
War update: 220 clashes along frontline, Ukrainian forces repel 60 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 220 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline, more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy lost nearly 130 personnel.
Police officer killed in Russian airstrike on Izium
A police officer was killed as a result of an airstrike on Izium on December 20.
Only Ukrainian citizens allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via two border crossings
Currently, only Ukrainian citizens are allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via the Palanca – Maiaky – Udobne and Tudora border crossing points. An additional requirement is that vehicles must weigh no more than seven tons.
Zelensky: Ukraine cannot maintain 800,000-strong Armed Forces on its own
Ukraine does not have sufficient financial resources to independently maintain Armed Forces of 800,000 personnel, which is why Kyiv views partner funding as part of its security guarantees.