Estonian PM calls for continued sanctions pressure on Russia
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly through the introduction of secondary sanctions.
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Ukraine, Estonia prime ministers call for imposing sanctions against Rosatom, Gazprom
Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia Denys Shmyhal and Kristen Michal signed a joint statement calling for increased sanctions pressure on Russia and a full trade embargo.
Ukraine to receive EUR 4.2B under Ukraine Facility in Dec – Shmyhal
The EU Council has approved an additional payment of EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility initiative, set to arrive this month.
German expert: It will be challenging for Merz to oppose Scholz's stance on Ukraine
It will be challenging for Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union and a German chancellor candidate, to oppose Olaf Scholz's stance, who has chosen to position himself as the "chancellor of peace" in the election campaign.
Zelensky, Merz back creation of Contact Group to formulate European stance on ending war
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a chancellor candidate from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has proposed the creation of a Contact Group of four countries to develop a unified European stance on ending the war against Ukraine.
Zelensky at meeting with Merz: Ukraine expects strengthening of its long-range capabilities
Ukraine is counting on stronger and more decisive actions from Germany, particularly regarding the enhancement of its long-range capabilities.
Estonia sends over 140 transformers, 300 units of energy equipment to Ukraine - Shmyhal
Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Estonia has provided Ukraine with over 140 transformers and over 300 pieces of energy equipment.
Merz in Kyiv calls for supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, a candidate for chancellor from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has expressed support for providing Ukraine with long-range weapons capable of targeting military sites within Russian territory.
Russian strikes on Kherson: One killed, two injured
One person was killed and two more were wounded in Kherson as a result of Russia’s attacks.
Zelensky plans to call Biden to discuss Ukraine's NATO invitation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is going to call U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss the issue of inviting Ukraine to join NATO.
Russian drone attacks volunteer vehicle in Orikhiv
A Russian drone attacked a volunteer truck in frontline Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Estonia already provided almost EUR 542M in defense support to Ukraine - Shmyhal
Estonia's defense support for Ukraine amounts to almost EUR 542 million, or 1.4% of the country's GDP.
Woman injured as invaders shell central Kherson
The Russian army shelled the central part of Kherson, injuring a 44-year-old woman.
Trump says “formulating concept” to end Russia's war against Ukraine
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he is currently formulating a concept to end the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine.
One dead, eight injured in Kherson region amid Russian strikes Sunday
In Kherson region, a civilian was killed and another eight were injured in the past day as a result of Russian shelling.
Ex-chief of notorious penal colony in occupied Olenivka blown up in car in Donetsk - journalist
Former head of the Olenivka penitentiary, Serhiy Yevsyukov, was killed in a car explosion in temporarily occupied Donetsk.
In past week, Russia attacks Ukraine with 500 bombs, over 400 drones, almost 20 missiles - Zelensky
Last week, Russia used almost 500 guided aerial bombs, more than 400 attack drones and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
In Crimea, guerillas spot Russian military stationed at recreation base
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, partisans discovered the location of the Russian military unit at a recreation base in the Chornomorske area, in the village of Maryine.
Estonian prime minister arrives in Kyiv
On Monday, December 9, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a visit.
Ukraine’s sea drones engage Russian helicopters, hit barge - raw footage
Naval drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service in the Black Sea delivered a surprise attack on Russian helicopters deployed in the area to hunt them down.
German opposition leader Merz arrives in Kyiv
The leader of the German democratic opposition, candidate for the Chancellor’s post from the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, Friedrich Merz, arrived in Ukraine Monday morning.
War update: 191 clashes along frontlines, Russia focusing on Pokrovsk, Kurakhove axes
In the past day, December 8, a total of 191 combat engagements have been reported along the frontlines in Ukraine as the Russian invasion forces were most active in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions.
Loss of military bases in Syria to have serious implications for Russia's influence in Africa - ISW
The loss of military bases in Syria will have serious consequences for Russia's broad military footprint in Africa and its ability to operate in the region.
Ukraine shoots down two Russian missiles, 18 drones overnight
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted two Russian Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 18 kamikaze drones overnight Monday.
Russian Army loses another 1,220 soldiers in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to December 9, 2024, amounted to about 754,590 people, including 1,220 people over the past day.
Russians conducted 218 attacks on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia over last day
During the day, the occupiers struck 218 times at 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
One enemy ship on combat duty in Black Sea - cruise missile carrier
One enemy ship - a Kalibr cruise missile carrier - is on combat duty in the Black Sea
Pentagon chief discusses planning for next Ramstein with Umerov
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the latest developments on the battlefield and security assistance to Ukraine.
DIU unit uses drones to destroy Russian hideouts, communications equipment
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has shown how operators of FPV drones of the Firebird special forces destroy shelters, camouflaged military equipment and communications equipment of the Russians.