Trump believes Ukraine needs to hold elections
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that now it is "an important time" for Ukraine to hold presidential elections despite its ongoing war with Russia.
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Czech companies ready to supply equipment for repairing Ukrainian HPP, TPP
Czech companies are interested in participating in projects in nuclear energy, gas and oil extraction, and are ready to supply equipment for the restoration of Ukraine’s hydropower plants (HPP) and thermal power plants (TPP).
Military prepare backup routes ahead of Russian strike on Pechenihy Dam – Trehubov
Damage to the Pechenihy Dam in Kharkiv region did not come as a surprise to the Defense Forces, the military had prepared in advance for such a scenario and laid out backup routes.
Authorities in Ternopil begin dismantling building struck by Russian missile
In Ternopil, the dismantling of a multi-apartment building at 8 Vasyl Stus Street, which was hit by a Russian missile on November 19, has begun.
Intense fighting ongoing in Vovchansk, Ukrainian forces holding key districts – military spox
Ukrainian units are holding positions in three districts of Vovchansk, while Russian forces are attempting to break through from the north and center.
Russian forces hold only scattered buildings in Kupiansk – military spox
Kupiansk is far from the Russian claims of being “captured” or “encircled,”: Russian invaders are present only in individual buildings and enter the town in small groups.
Navrocki hopes Zelensky will visit Warsaw
The Office of the President of Poland hopes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Polish President Karol Navrocki in Warsaw.
Ukrainian forces blocking Russian attempts to enter northern Pokrovsk – military
Search-and-assault operations and the elimination of Russian invaders in the urban areas of Pokrovsk continue, with Ukraine’s Defense Forces blocking attempts by the enemy to infiltrate the northern part of the town.
Ukrainian actor and strongman Ivan Kononenko killed on Kursk front
Ukrainian actor and athlete Ivan Kononenko has been confirmed killed while serving on the Kursk front, after being listed as missing in action for an extended period.
Russian An-22 military transport aircraft crashes
A Russian An-22 military transport aircraft crashed on Tuesday in Ivanovo region, Russia.
Pope Leo meets with Zelensky to discuss war
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, December 9, welcomed President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to discuss the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine working to shorten power outages, PM Svyrydenko says
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko chaired a coordination meeting focused on restoring damaged energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian SOF hit Russian logistics sites in Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a series of precision nighttime strikes on Russian military logistics sites in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroying drone stockpiles and fuel reserves.
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Chernihiv region
Over the past day, Russian troops have struck critical infrastructure in the Chernihiv region.
Fire station damaged by Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a fire and rescue station was damaged as a result of a Russian strike.
Air defense forces destroy 84 of 110 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine since evening
Air defense forces destroyed 84 of the 110 Russian drones that the enemy used to attack Ukraine in the evening.
Russian army attacks three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
At night, the enemy attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
139 combat engagements on front line during day, one-third in Pokrovsk direction
On the front line over the past day, December 8, 139 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russians kill three and wound 16 residents of Donetsk region in past day
Russian invaders killed three residents of Donetsk region and wounded 16 others on December 8.
Russian forces carry out 105 strikes in Sumy region in one day, leaving two injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops launched 105 attacks on 33 settlements in Sumy Oblast, injuring two people.
Russian strikes leave two killed and five wounded over past day in Kherson region
Over the past 24 hours, Russian attacks in the Kherson region have killed two people and injured five.
Russian forces lose 930 troops and 27 artillery systems over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 9, 2025 amount to approximately 1,182,610 personnel, including 930 in the past 24 hours.
Japan rejects EU's request to use Russian assets for Ukraine
Japan has declined the European Union's proposal to join Brussels' initiative to use frozen Russian state assets to provide financial support to Ukraine and, in particular, to make use of the EU's work in this area.
Rubio, Hegseth, General Kane to hold national security briefing for 'Gang of Eight' in Congress – media
Key senior officials in the Trump administration responsible for national security decisions will hold a briefing on Tuesday for a limited group of lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
German FM urges China to support efforts to end war in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during a meeting with his Chinese colleague Wang Yi in Beijing, called on China to use its influence and support international efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.
Border guards strike Russian communication antennas, shelters in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Units of the Hart border guard brigade used drones to hit communication antennas and shelters of the Russian invaders in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction.
Zelensky meets with heads of NATO, European Council, European Commission in Brussels
In Brussels, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during which the parties discussed steps for achieving peace.
NATO, EU leaders comment on meeting with Zelensky
The European Union has presented proposals for financing Ukraine and remains unwavering in its support for the country.
Russian command in Pokrovsk direction registers dead as deserters - partisans
The Russian command in the Pokrovsk direction is concealing the actual losses among its personnel, registering the dead as those who allegedly left the unit without permission.