Public debt restructuring: Ukraine exchanges GDP-linked bonds
Ukraine has carried out an exchange of GDP warrants issued in 2015, with a total value of USD 2.6 billion, for conventional debt securities due 2030, 2032, and 2034.
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18 December 2025
Traffic to Moldova border in Odesa region restricted after Russian attack
In the Odesa region, traffic to certain border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been restricted following a Russian air attack.
Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
Zelensky arrives in Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland, where he will meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Russian drone hits civilian car in Odesa region, mother killed, three children injured
In the Odesa district, a Russian drone struck a civilian car traveling across a bridge, killing a woman and injuring her three children.
Ukraine, China hold political consultations
On December 18 in Beijing, Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya held Ukrainian-Chinese political consultations with Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (with the rank of deputy minister).
Zelensky: We will not remove course toward NATO membership from Constitution
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said does not see the need to amend Ukraine's Constitution to remove the country's course toward NATO membership.
NATO secretary general highlights Poland's 'crucial support' for Ukraine
Poland continues to provide Ukraine with critically important military assistance while significantly strengthening its own defense capabilities within NATO, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said.
Ukrainian, Czech defense ministers discuss cooperation under European SAFE mechanism
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jaromir Zuna on the development of security cooperation.
Crew of Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter dies while performing combat mission
The crew of a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter died on December 17 while performing a combat mission.
Zelensky: If Ukraine does not receive tranche in spring, drone production can be reduced
The absence of partner funding next year may affect Ukraine’s drone production and its long-range capabilities.
Zelensky says there is shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there is a shortage of missiles for specific air defense systems and urged partners to assist either by providing missiles, issuing licenses for their production, or allocating funds for their purchase.
Zelensky in Brussels: Majority of EU leaders support reparations loan for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the majority of European Union leaders support a reparations loan, although some advocate for alternative instruments.
Russians drop bomb on Kostiantynivka, damaging civilian infrastructure
Russian troops launched an air strike on Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Air defense system in Crimea and drone warehouse in Makiivka: General Staff confirms strikes on Russian army targets
On the night of December 18, Defense Forces units struck several air defense targets, a drone storage facility, and other Russian army objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector
On Thursday, December 18, the UK government imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy sector.
Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Kherson region
Two men were killed in the shelling of the Kherson region, particularly in Kherson and in the village of Novodmytrivka.
Consequences of Russian night strike shown in Cherkasy
In Cherkasy, the consequences of the enemy's night strikes are being overcome, special commissions are calculating the material losses, and one victim remains in the hospital.
EU imposes sanctions on 41 more tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet
On December 18, the European Union imposed restrictive measures against 41 oil tankers belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet.
Released POWs to receive additional indivisible 90-day leave — law
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a whole a law on the implementation of the right to leave for servicemen released from captivity.
SSU drones strike Russian air defense systems and MiG-31 at Belbek Airfield
On the night of December 18, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine successfully struck elements of Russia’s air defense systems at the Belbek Military Airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Blackout in Odesa region: Artsyz remains without power, “technical solutions” found for other customers
In the Odesa region, following Russia’s massive attack on December 13, power engineers have found technical solutions to restore electricity to the homes of nearly all customers. At the same time, residents of Artsyz have been without electricity for the sixth consecutive day, as a substation in the city has been destroyed.
Germany provides Ukraine with additional €70 million in winter assistance
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will allocate an additional €70 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector.
U.S. proposes to divide Zaporizhzhia NPP into three parts: Zelensky calls it unfair
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States proposed a compromise under which the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be divided among three parties — Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. He stressed that he considers such an option unfair.
Russian troops strike Borova community in Kharkiv region, two wounded
Two men were wounded as a result of a Russian drone strike on a car in the Borova community of the Izium district in the Kharkiv region.
Defense Forces in south eliminate more than 240 occupiers and 134 enemy shelters in one day
Over the past day in the south, the Defense Forces eliminated nearly two hundred and fifty occupiers, around fifty units of automotive equipment, and 134 shelters used by enemy personnel.
Zelensky: My address from Kupiansk influenced dialogue with Americans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his address, recorded from Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, had a significant impact on international partners, including the United States.
Zelensky: If Russia rejects diplomacy, US and Europe must strengthen Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that additional sanctions against Russia have not yet been imposed because Moscow has not completely ruled out diplomacy, although it is clear that the Russians are not interested.
Ukraine not ready to withdraw from Donetsk region as US seeks compromise – Zelensky
Ukraine is not ready to withdraw from the Donetsk region, while the aggressor state Russia is seeking the complete seizure of Donbas. Against this backdrop, the United States is looking for a compromise solution.