Sweden approves EUR 124M winter aid package for Ukraine
The Swedish government on Thursday approved a winter aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 124 million, which Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced a few days earlier.
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Woman wounded as Russians shell Kherson suburbs
Russian soldiers have shelled the Kherson community, wounding a woman and damaging houses.
Estonia to send EUR 80M military aid package to Ukraine
Estonia will send a EUR 80 million military aid package to Ukraine, which includes Javelin anti-tank missiles.
Trade volume between Türkiye, Ukraine reaches record high of $8B
Since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the volume of trade between Ukraine and Türkiye has reached the historic high as Turkish investors continue to implement their projects in Ukraine despite the ongoing war.
Some 74% of Ukrainians reject any territorial concessions to Russia
As of December 2023, 74% of Ukrainians oppose the idea of ceding any territory to Russia, while the number ready for such concessions increased from 10% in May to 19% in December.
Borrell: EU should support Ukraine in terms of expansion, military and financial assistance
EU High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized the importance of maintaining and increasing support for Ukraine, both in terms of providing military and financial assistance, and launching accession negotiations.
Russian paratroopers suffer heavy losses in Kherson region - British intel
In early December 2023, the newly formed 104th Guards Airborne Division of Russia’s Airborne Forces highly likely suffered exceptionally heavy losses and failed to achieve its objectives during its combat debut in Kheron region.
No one should be duped by suggestions of Moscow's readiness for “fair negotiated solution” - Kuleba
Western analysts, who consider a Russian attack on a NATO ally unthinkable, should listen to Ukrainians, who thought so about a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and stick to a strategic path toward victory.
Defense minister Umerov announces Japanese-Ukrainian conference on setting up joint defense firms
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov of Ukraine discussed with Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda the issue of cooperation in the IT and demining coalitions, and also called on Japanese hi tech, electronics, and robotics companies to cooperate with the Ukrainian defense sector.
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister: Today "I am a Ukrainian"
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, said that on the day when Europe is making the most important decisions in its history, he considers himself a Ukrainian.
Orbán says no reason to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believes Ukraine has not fulfilled the prerequisites for starting accession negotiations with the EU, so there is currently no reason to make such a decision today during the European Council.
Finland’s Prime Minister calls for EU leaders to pass all three important decisions on Ukraine
The leaders of the EU member states must approve all three important decisions regarding Ukraine - military support within the framework of the European Peace Facility, a multi-year financial program to support Ukraine in the amount of EUR 50 billion, and the start of accession negotiations.
Ukraine receives about $900M from IMF
Today, on December 14, Ukraine received the third tranche of financing in the amount of about USD 900 million (SDR 663.9 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
PM Shmyhal: Russian regime puts world on brink of nuclear catastrophe again
On the Day of honoring the liquidators of the Chornobyl disaster, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized that to prevent a new large-scale man-made disaster, Russia must be stopped and forced to abandon any nuclear threats.
Border guards: 520 trucks waiting to enter Ukraine in Slovakia
At the Uzhhorod checkpoint on the Slovak border, 520 trucks are waiting to enter Ukraine.
2,600 trucks in line at border with Poland
There are about 2,600 trucks on the Polish-Ukrainian border, and traffic is being blocked at three checkpoints.
Elderly woman injured as Russians shell Kherson in the morning
On Thursday morning, Russian forces shelled Kherson city, injuring an elderly woman.
Worsening weather conditions complicate work of mobile fire groups - Air Force spox
Deteriorating weather conditions complicate the work of Ukrainian mobile fire groups, but the soldiers manage to destroy enemy targets in the sky.
Enemy intensifies shelling of Zaporizhzhia region, over 150 attacks recorded in past day
On December 13, Russian forces shelled 23 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region, 151 attacks were recorded.
ISW reports minor advance of Russian troops near Avdiivka
Russian troops have made a minor advance near Avdiivka, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW),
Nighttime shelling of Kherson region: Woman dies under rubble of her own house
In Kherson region, a 63-year-old woman died under the rubble of her house following a nighttime enemy strike.
Movement of trucks to enter Slovakia from Ukraine partially resumed – border guards
The movement of trucks to cross into to Slovakia from Ukraine has been partially resumed.
Nayev shows first and second lines of defense being reinforced in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, the first and second lines of defense are being reinforced in the most dangerous areas.
Ukrainian forces kill 1,300 Russian invaders in past 24 hours
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 342,800 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and December 14, 2023, including 1,300 in the past 24 hours.
One killed in 114 Russian strikes on Kherson region in past 24 hours
The Russian army carried out 114 shelling attacks on the Kherson region on December 13, killing one person and wounding another.
Ukraine's General Staff reports 120 combat clashes on front lines on Dec 13
The enemy launched 17 missile strikes, 36 air strikes and 74 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements on Wednesday, December 13.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 41 out of 42 Shahed drones
The enemy attacked southern Ukraine with 42 Shahed-136/131 unmanned aerial vehicles from 19:00 on December 13, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
New Dutch House of Representatives majority wants to continue support for Ukraine
A majority of the new House of Representatives in the Netherlands has said that support for Ukraine must continue.
Zelensky talks to Michel after Nordic summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel after the Ukraine-Nordic summit.