With eye to future: Norway expands training of Ukrainian troops in Poland
Norway is consolidating the training of Ukrainian servicemen on Polish territory, closer to the Ukrainian border, at the largest training camp, Jomsborg.
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22 December 2025
Norway learns lessons of war in Ukraine — Chief of Defense Kristoffersen
Norway is learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine at both the tactical and strategic levels.
People gathered in church: Tregubov explains how Russians relocated civilians from settlement in Sumy region
Viktor Tregubov, Head of the Communications Department of the Joint Forces Task Force, explained how Russian occupiers abducted civilians in the Sumy region: people were gathered in a church and later taken to the territory of Russia.
Putin’s goals regarding Ukraine remain unchanged – Norway’s Chief of Defense
Russia has not abandoned its ambitions of military aggression against Ukraine and will continue to pursue them in full, using various methods.
DIU drones strike Russia’s Tamanneftegaz Marine Oil Terminal
On the night of December 22, unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Tamanneftegaz Marine Oil Terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that by the end of the year Ukraine will adopt several more sanctions decisions against Russian entities as well as individuals who facilitate Russia's aggression. The sanctions lists will include not only Russian citizens but also nationals of other countries, including China.
US adapts PURL packages for Ukraine with Norway’s support – Defense Chief Kristoffersen
When Norway realized it couldn’t provide certain types of weapons to Ukraine on its own, it turned to the United States, which in turn adapted the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) packages accordingly.
EU provides Ukraine with EUR 28.7B in support so far this year – Svyrydenko
Since the beginning of 2025, the European Union has provided Ukraine with EUR 28.7 billion in financial support, bringing total EU assistance since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion to EUR 70.7 billion.
January decision at Council of Europe to allow other states to join Special Tribunal – Tochytskyi
In January 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe is expected to adopt a decision on the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. After this decision is adopted, the Advance Team will begin work on defining the parameters of this new institution.
Pace could be faster: Tochytskyi on compensation mechanism for Ukraine
The process of establishing compensation and legal mechanisms for Ukraine is proceeding on schedule, and the circle of states participating in the Convention Establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine will continue to expand.
Ukraine receives EUR 2.3B under Ukraine Facility – Ministry of Finance
Ukraine has received the sixth tranche of EUR 2.3 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility financial instrument.
Possibility of holding presidential elections under martial law: Parliament to establish working group
A working group is being formed in the Verkhovna Rada to promptly examine the issue of potentially holding presidential elections in Ukraine under martial law.
Russian army strikes Donetsk region more than 1,600 times in 24 hours
Russian troops struck the Donetsk region 1,627 times over the past 24 hours, damaging five civilian objects.
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
On Monday, December 22, the Council of the EU extended the economic restrictive measures against Russia over its war against Ukraine for a further six months, until July 31, 2026.
Series of explosions rocks Mariupol
A series of explosions has been reported in two districts of temporarily occupied Mariupol.
Yermak's aides and advisers dismissed, Leshchenko, Podolyak, and Bevz assigned to other positions
Following Andriy Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the Office of the President, his aides and advisers were also dismissed. However, Serhii Leshchenko, Mykhailo Podolyak, and Oleksandr Bevz were transferred to other positions within the Office of the President.
Russian troops shell Sumy community, damaging houses and power lines
Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with multiple launch rocket systems, damaging residential buildings and power lines.
DIU: Russia adapts Molniia drone for aerial reconnaissance
Russia has adapted the Molniia strike drone for aerial reconnaissance.
Containers with flour and oil catch fire at port of Pivdennyi due to Russian shelling
On the night of December 22, the Russian army attacked the port and energy infrastructure of Odesa region, setting fire to containers with flour and oil.
Russian attack sparks fires at energy facilities in Odesa region, fertilizer warehouses damaged
In Odesa and the Odesa region, a massive Russian attack sparked fires at energy infrastructure facilities and damaged warehouse buildings storing fertilizers and agricultural machinery.
Enemy strikes over 80 times in nine communities in Sumy region in 24 hours
Russian troops carried out more than 80 strikes on 20 settlements in nine territorial communities of the Sumy region between the morning of December 21 and the morning of December 22.
DIU: Russian Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets destroyed at Lypetsk airfield
On the night of December 20-21, two Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets burned at a Russian military airfield near Lypetsk.
Air defense forces destroy 58 of 86 Russian drones since yesterday evening
Air defense forces destroyed 58 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine since last night, with enemy strikes recorded at 12 locations.
Russian army shells two settlements in Kharkiv region in past day, causing damage
Over the past day, the Russian army launched rocket salvo attacks on two settlements in the Kharkiv region.
War update: 223 clashes along frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors see fiercest fighting
On December 21, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 223 combat engagements with Russian invaders along the frontline.
Russian strikes hit 31 settlements in Kherson region: one dead, three injured
Over the past day, Russian forces used drones, artillery, and aircraft to strike 31 settlements across Kherson region, killing one person and injuring three others.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,120 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian forces in manpower from February 24, 2022 to December 22, 2025 have reached approximately 1,197,860 personnel, including 1,120 eliminated over the past day.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, causing fires and damage
Russian forces shelled four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, sparking fires and causing destruction.
Critical infrastructure damaged in Odesa due to Russia’s nighttime attacks
In Odesa, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of two nighttime enemy attacks, leaving part of one of the city’s districts without electricity.