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.
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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.
“Share the Light” installation unveiled at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station
A light art installation titled “Share the Light” has been unveiled on the façade of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
Witkoff says “Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine”
Witkoff said that “Russia remains fully committed to achieving peace in Ukraine” and highly values U.S. efforts to resolve the conflict.
Starmer, Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts, global security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which the two leaders discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.
Misappropriation of works by artist Ivan Marchuk constitutes encroachment on national cultural heritage – UINR
The works of Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk are of nationwide value, and therefore their misappropriation constitutes an encroachment on Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
China sets record for gold imports from Russia in November – media
In November 2025, China purchased gold from Russia worth a record $961 million, marking the largest deal in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
“Ukraine Days” in U.S. Congress and mass rallies have greatest impact, activist says
Advocacy efforts for Ukraine within U.S. government institutions have a long history and cover many directions, with the greatest impact coming from personal meetings between Ukrainian activists and members of Congress, as well as large-scale rallies.
Cyprus to continue supporting Ukraine during its EU Council presidency – President Christodoulides
Cyprus will continue to support Ukraine during its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on January 1, 2026.
Elysee Palace employee arrested for stealing table silver
In France, three men, including an employee of the Elysee Palace, will stand trial in connection with the theft of table silverware and dishes from the presidential residence.
South Korea, Russia hold talks on DPRK’s nuclear program – media
Authorized delegations from South Korea and Russia recently held closed-door talks in Moscow on North Korea’s nuclear program and other pressing regional security issues.
Occupiers begin selling tickets at Mariupol Drama Theater, site of mass killing of civilians
Russian occupiers have begun selling tickets for performances at the Mariupol Drama Theater, the site of the mass killing of civilians.
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Russian drone strike leaves two wounded in Kherson
In Kherson, two people were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike.
War update: 200 clashes on front line, most active Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 200 combat engagements on the front line, more than 70 of them on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Negotiating teams align their positions, agree on sequence of steps regarding security guarantee agreements in Florida– Umerov
At a meeting in the U.S.–Ukraine format, the parties worked through a 20-point plan; aligned positions on a multilateral framework agreement on security guarantees and on a bilateral security guarantees agreement from the United States; and continued work on an economic development plan.
Rutte outlines three levels of security guarantees for Ukraine
The main goal of security guarantees for Ukraine is to ensure that it never again becomes a victim of an attack.
Russians suffer losses during assault near Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region and retreat – military
Russian troops suffered losses during an attempted assault in the area of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in the Kharkiv region and were forced to retreat.
Zelensky announces new support packages for Ukraine, sanctions decisions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced new support packages for Ukraine, sanctions decisions, and personnel changes in the near future.
Russian shelling leaves two wounded in Dnipropetrovsk region
On Sunday, in the Nikopol district, a man and a woman were wounded as a result of Russian shelling.
Zelensky: Ukrainian negotiators in Florida discuss war-end plans and security timelines
The Ukrainian negotiation team in Florida is carefully reviewing each point of the documents on ending the war, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s reconstruction, while also discussing possible timelines for various decisions.
Zelensky hails EUR 90B EU package as “financial security guarantee” for Ukraine
The decision by European Union leaders to support Ukraine with €90 billion is a financial security guarantee for everyone in Ukraine.
Senator Graham supports sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Putin rejects peace deal
If Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement, then U.S. President Donald Trump should provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike military factories on Russian territory.
Expert: Russia uses ‘religious persecution’ claims to undermine support for Ukraine in U.S.
Russia is actively spreading false narratives in the United States about the religious situation in Ukraine, attempting to maintain influence over some Orthodox Ukrainians, portray Ukraine as hostile to American values, and weaken Congressional support.
FM Sybiha: Russia no different from ISIS after abducting civilians in Sumy region
Russian forces are no different from Islamic State terrorists after forcibly deporting 50 civilians from the village of Hrabovske in Ukraine’s Sumy region to Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Belarus building major ammunition plant with Russian and Chinese support – BELPOL
Belarus is implementing a large-scale, classified state project to establish full-cycle production of artillery and rocket ammunition that could directly supply the Russian army in its war against Ukraine.