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.
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20 December 2025
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.
Stefanchuk, Portuguese PM discuss energy security, trade, Ukraine’s EU accession
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro discussed energy security and expanding economic cooperation, including opening both countries’ markets to mutual trade, during a meeting.
Russian forces attack Nikopol district, damaging infrastructure, gas station, homes
Throughout December 20, Russian forces attacked Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging infrastructure, a gas station, and four private homes.
Zelensky says any territorial compromise must be based on current battle line
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a possible compromise for Ukraine on territorial issues would be agreeing to stop along the current contact line.
Zelensky: partners have begun to “hold back” missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners have begun to “hold back” missiles intended for Ukrainian air defense systems due to Russia's intimidation of Europe with drones.
Zelensky: US proposes trilateral meeting of security advisors from Ukraine, US, and Russia
The American side proposed holding a trilateral meeting at the level of security advisors between Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Zelensky: Ukraine conveys its vision on territories, ZNPP, and reconstruction to US
Ukraine has conveyed its vision on the issues of territories, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), and financing for reconstruction to the US side and is awaiting the results of discussions between the US and Russia.
DM Shmyhal reviews battlefield situation in Huliaypole area
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the location of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment and awarded soldiers who repel enemy attacks near Huliaypole in the Zaporizhzhia region on a daily basis.
Portugal to join financing of Energy Fund for Ukraine - Svyrydenko
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced the first contribution to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. The amount is EUR 600,000.
Russian strike on bridge in Odesa region: transport links across Dniester partially restored
It is now possible to cross the Dniester River by car, minibus, and small truck; in the near future, conditions for travel along regular routes will also be improved.
War update: 128 clashes on front line since morning, more than 50 in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 128 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing in five directions. The Russian army continues to exert the most pressure on the Pokrovske sector.
NATO notes positive signs regarding continuation of Czech aid to Ukraine
A senior NATO official expressed cautious optimism that the Czech Republic may continue its initiative to supply large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine from global manufacturers, despite the recent change of government in Prague.
Russia wants to drain Europe's resources with its sabotage actions – AP
Recently, Russia has carried out at least 145 incidents that, according to Western officials, are part of a campaign of destabilization in Europe orchestrated by Russia.
Head of GR Bazilevych: During full-scale war, Russians attacked 400 Nova Poshta branches
The Russian army has destroyed hundreds of facilities belonging to Nova Poshta and killed more than 20 employees at their workplaces.
Shmyhal visits Shkval battalion command post
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the command post of the Shkval battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment and received a briefing on the situation on the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Syrskyi discusses strengthening cooperation with French delegation
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the current needs of the Ukrainian military and further strengthening of cooperation with a French delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon.
Sybiha responds to Orban over his statement on Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who expressed doubt that it was Russia that carried out the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russians attack civilian car with FPV drone, wounding a man in Zaporizhzhia district
In the Zaporizhzhia district, Russian forces attacked a car traveling along a highway with an FPV drone, injuring a 74-year-old man.
Ukraine, Portugal sign statement on joint production of naval drones
Today in Kyiv, Ukraine and Portugal signed a statement on establishing a partnership for the production of naval drones.
Russian forces attack Mykolaiv region with glide bombs, leaving one wounded
In the Mykolaiv region, Russian troops carried out a KAB strike on the Bashtanka district, injuring a civilian.
Russian strike on Polohy district in Zaporizhzhia region leaves three civilians injured
In Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces struck Polohy district, injuring three people.
Central Asia – Center gas pipeline sabotaged in Russia, DIU reports
In Russia’s Volgograd region, the main gas pipeline Central Asia – Center went out of operation due to a suspected explosion.
Japan to provide Ukraine with USD 6B in financial support – Zelensky
Japan will provide additional $6 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in 2026.
Prime Minister of Portugal arrives in Ukraine
Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro has arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy Russian bridge-layer, tanks, armored vehicles in Donetsk direction
In the Donetsk direction, operators of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces stopped Russian assault actions and struck enemy tanks, armored vehicles, and an MTU-20 tank bridge-layer.