Moldova joins US sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil
Moldova has joined U.S. sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
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Assault troops capture two Colombian mercenaries fighting for Russia in Pokrovsk
In Pokrovsk, soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured two Colombian nationals who were fighting on Russia’s side.
Government redistributes UAH 142.3M for reconstruction in Chernihiv and Sumy regions
The Cabinet of Ministers has reallocated UAH 142.3 million from the Fund for Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to support reconstruction projects in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Small vegetable storage facilities will not solve Ukraine’s harvest preservation problem – MP
Member of Parliament and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy Dmytro Solomchuk told Ukrinform that the issue of crop storage cannot be resolved by building small vegetable storage facilities.
Over 1,200 war-affected Ukrainians treated abroad under Medevac Ukraine program in 2025
In 2025, a total of 1,230 Ukrainians affected by the war received free treatment and rehabilitation abroad under the Medevac Ukraine program.
18 December 2025
UNGA adopts resolution on human rights violations in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories
The UN General Assembly has adopted an updated resolution titled “The Situation of Human Rights in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol.”
War update: 183 clashes on frontline, over 100 invaders eliminated in Pokrovsk sector
On December 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 183 clashes with Russian troops, with the fiercest fighting raging in the Pokrovsk sector, where 46 attacks occurred.
Russian forces launch drone attack on Odesa, cause civilian damage
Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones in the evening of December 18, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-400 launcher
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Black Forest detected and destroyed a launcher of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system along with its ammunition.
Drone-hit Russian “shadow fleet” tanker sinking in port – media
A tanker belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet” that was attacked in Rostov-on-Don is reportedly sinking near the marine terminal of the Novoshakhtinsk Petroleum Products Plant.
Ukraine, NATO discuss aircraft, missiles to counter Russia’s air attacks
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine discussed the provision of weapons, aircraft, and surface-to-air guided missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense during talks with the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas.
Lagarde confident EU will agree on reparations loan for Ukraine
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said she is “fully confident” that European Union leaders will agree on a way to support Ukraine through a reparations loan, given the vital importance of the issue.
Public debt restructuring: Ukraine exchanges GDP-linked bonds
Ukraine has carried out an exchange of GDP warrants issued in 2015, with a total value of USD 2.6 billion, for conventional debt securities due 2030, 2032, and 2034.
Traffic to Moldova border in Odesa region restricted after Russian attack
In the Odesa region, traffic to certain border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been restricted following a Russian air attack.
Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
Zelensky arrives in Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland, where he will meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa region, mother killed, three children injured
In the Odesa district, a Russian drone struck a civilian car traveling across a bridge, killing a woman and injuring her three children.
Ukraine, China hold political consultations
On December 18 in Beijing, Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya held Ukrainian-Chinese political consultations with Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (with the rank of deputy minister).
Zelensky: We will not remove course toward NATO membership from Constitution
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said does not see the need to amend Ukraine's Constitution to remove the country's course toward NATO membership.
NATO secretary general highlights Poland's 'crucial support' for Ukraine
Poland continues to provide Ukraine with critically important military assistance while significantly strengthening its own defense capabilities within NATO, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said.
Ukrainian, Czech defense ministers discuss cooperation under European SAFE mechanism
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jaromir Zuna on the development of security cooperation.
Crew of Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter dies while performing combat mission
The crew of a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter died on December 17 while performing a combat mission.
Zelensky: If Ukraine does not receive tranche in spring, drone production can be reduced
The absence of partner funding next year may affect Ukraine’s drone production and its long-range capabilities.
Zelensky says there is shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there is a shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems and urged partners to assist either by providing missiles, issuing licenses for their production, or allocating funds for their purchase.
Zelensky in Brussels: Majority of EU leaders support reparations loan for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the majority of European Union leaders support a reparations loan, although some advocate for alternative instruments.
Russians drop bomb on Kostiantynivka, damaging civilian infrastructure
Russian troops launched an air strike on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Air defense system in Crimea and drone warehouse in Makiivka: General Staff confirms strikes on Russian army targets
On the night of December 18, Defense Forces units struck several air defense targets, a drone storage facility, and other Russian army objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector
On Thursday, December 18, the UK government imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy sector.
Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Two men were killed in the shelling of the Kherson region, particularly in Kherson and in the village of Novodmytrivka.