War update: Ukrainian forces repel 40 assaults on Pokrovsk axis over past day
Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines on Monday, December 15.
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Russian troops lose another 1,150 soldiers and a submarine in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 16, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,190,620 people, including 1,150 people over the past day.
Fire breaks out in high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia after Russian drone attack, several people injured
In Zaporizhzhia, a fire broke out in a high-rise building as a result of an attack by a Russian drone. Two people are known to have been injured.
Zelensky supports Merz’s idea of Christmas truce
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he supports German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's idea to introduce a Christmas truce.
Zelensky: Future security structure to include coalition of willing countries and US guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that an effective coalition of willing parties, plus security guarantees approved by the US Congress, will form the basis of Ukraine's future security structure.
Zelensky: Trump joins European leaders’ talks in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that US President Donald Trump joined the negotiations of European leaders, which took place today in Berlin.
Zelensky on outcome of Berlin negotiations: Ukraine preparing five documents
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that several rounds of negotiations took place in Berlin, during which five documents related to ending the war were discussed. Some of them are security guarantees, while others concern post-war reconstruction.
Another group of children returned from occupied left bank of Kherson region
Another group of children aged 11 to 17 has been rescued from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region.
Stepan Hiha laid to rest in Lviv
In Lviv, a farewell ceremony was held for People’s Artist of Ukraine Stepan Hiha.
Fraudulent call center uncovered in Dnipro: nearly 100 operators involved
The Department for Combating Transborder Crime of the Eastern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, together with prosecutors in Dnipro, uncovered and shut down a large-scale fraudulent call center operating in the city.
British PM tops Ukrainians' trust ranking of world leaders
In this year's ranking of Ukrainians' trust in world leaders, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer took first place (76.1%), while the presidents of the United States and Poland showed record declines in trust.
Nearly 90% of Ukrainians believe freezing front line will not stop Russia from attacking
Ukrainian society almost unanimously predicts that a possible freeze on the front line will not stop Russia from attacking after a short pause.
Russia restricts calls from 'unfriendly' countries – intelligence
In Russia, a ban is being introduced on incoming international calls from 47 so-called "unfriendly" countries without the prior consent of the subscriber, citing the fight against telephone and internet fraud.
15 December 2025
Ukraine transports 162M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor, including nearly 100M tonnes of grain
Since the launch of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, more than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been handled, including over 98 million tonnes of grain, with nearly 7,000 vessels passing through the route.
Putin deliberately dragging out peace talks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
The new chief of Britain's foreign intelligence service MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is deliberately dragging out negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine and stressed that pressure on Russia must continue.
Trump says agreement to end war in Ukraine closer than ever
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believes that participants in the peace process have made significant progress toward an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Small but real chance for ceasefire in Ukraine – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a small but real chance for a ceasefire in Ukraine has now emerged.
Security guarantees must be clear to military, civilians – Zelensky
Before taking any steps on the battlefield, both the military and the civilian population must have a clear understanding of what security guarantees Ukraine will receive.
Ukrainian forces receive reinforcements, hold back Russian pressure in Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have received reinforcements and are holding back the pressure of Russian troops in the area of the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration.
Operation to liberate Kupiansk ongoing – military spokesperson
The operation to liberate and clear Kupiansk is ongoing, with the enemy being destroyed or surrendering.
Peace plan: Leaders of several European states, institutions issue joint statement on Ukraine
Ukraine, the United States, and European partners have agreed on parameters for achieving peace in Ukraine, including security guarantees such as the development of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the possible deployment of peacekeeping forces to ensure the security of air and maritime space, monitoring of a ceasefire regime, and other measures.
Turkey again ready to host peace talks – foreign minister
Turkey insists that there are no winners in war and no losers in a just peace, and is ready to offer Istanbul as a venue for peace talks.
Zelensky: no compromise reached on territorial issue during talks in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, so far, during negotiations with the American side on the issue of territories, the positions remain different. He emphasized that the US is acting as a mediator in these negotiations.
Invaders attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout day, one person killed
The Russian army attacked areas of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day. A man was killed in Nikopol as a result of an artillery strike.
Zelensky in Berlin: during war, Ukraine not only asks for help but offers joint weapons production
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war, Ukraine is not only asking for help, but also offering joint defense production.
Zelensky: every power plant in Ukraine has been affected by Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for many months, the main target of Russian strike drones and missiles has been the energy sector, and now there is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by the strikes.
Umerov: Ukraine and US may reach agreement by end of day bringing peace closer
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov noted that there has been significant progress in negotiations between Ukraine and the United States on ways to achieve peace.
Zelensky on talks in Berlin: discussion difficult but productive
President Volodymyr Zelensky described today's talks with the American delegation as difficult but productive.
Ukrainian naval drones hit Russian submarine carrying Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk
In the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, Sub Sea Baby underwater drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the first time in history struck a Russian Project 636.3 Varshavyanka class submarine (NATO designation: Kilo). As a result of the explosion, the submarine sustained critical damage and is effectively out of service.