Sugar industry in Vinnytsia region faces raw material shortages – RMA
The situation in the sugar industry of Vinnytsia region remains difficult, with only two sugar plants currently operating due to a shortage of raw materials.
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Large-scale drug trafficking scheme foiled in Ukraine: Nearly 160 kg of mephedrone and amphetamine seized
Police have detained members of a criminal group that organized the distribution of mephedrone and amphetamine across Ukraine. As a result of a special operation, law enforcement officers seized nearly 160 kg of narcotic substances.
Russian army destroys or damages 704 religious sites in Ukraine during war
By the end of 2025, 704 religious sites in Ukraine had been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russian aggression, with around 200 completely destroyed.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces reveal Lyman covered in drone “web” amid ongoing fighting
Operators of the drone battalion of Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Steel Lions” have shown the current state of the town of Lyman in Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region.
Donors fund UAH 1M FPV drone delivery to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has received FPV drones worth a total of UAH 1 million from donors.
Russian troops pay commanders each month to stay away from front – Atesh
Russian military personnel pay their commanders every month to avoid taking part in combat on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
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DM Shmyhal inspects fortifications and visits air defense command post in Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Czech Republic to continue ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Czech DM
The new Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jaromír Zuna, considers it necessary to support Ukraine and continue the ammunition initiative. He plans to visit Ukraine in the near future.
Sikorski “awards” Orbán with Order of Lenin after statement on Russian assets
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski “honored” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's post about blocking a loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets with the Order of Lenin.
Ukraine completes preparations to open all negotiation clusters on EU accession
This week, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved two negotiating positions for Ukraine on its path to European Union membership under Cluster 4, “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity,” and Cluster 5, “Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion Policy.”
Russians attack Kherson region with artillery and drones throughout day, eight wounded
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region with artillery, including rocket artillery, and attacked with drones throughout the day, injuring eight people.
Enemy attacks four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, damaging gas pipeline and power lines
Russian troops attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout the day, damaging houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Zelensky, Tusk discuss strengthening Ukrainian combat aviation, joint drone production
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the strengthening of Ukraine’s combat aviation and defense projects under the SAFE program, including joint drone production.
US sees progress in Ukraine peace talks, but Rubio warns hardest issues remain
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States has “made good progress” in Ukraine talks but warned that they have “ways to go” with “hardest issues”.
SSU opens treason case against Mindich, MP says
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has opened a case of treason against Timur Mindich, a figure in the anti-corruption operation Midas.
Türkiye warns Ukraine and Russia against escalation in Black Sea
Türkiye has informed both Ukraine and Russia, as the parties to the conflict, of the need to act cautiously to avoid measures that could negatively affect security in the Black Sea.
Zelensky discusses diplomatic efforts for peace with Polish Senate Marshal
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve peace with Marshal of the Polish Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during a meeting.
Russian reconnaissance drone discovered in Türkiye
A Russian Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle has been found in northwestern Türkiye, in Kocaeli Province, which borders Istanbul Province.
Ukrainian delegation to hold security consultations in U.S., with European partners involved
The Ukrainian delegation led by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will hold another round of talks in the United States on December 19.
Zelensky holds talks with Polish Sejm Marshal on defense and economy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Marshal of the Polish Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty during which the sides discussed strengthening defense cooperation, economic partnership, and support for Ukrainians who have found temporary refuge in Poland.
Zelensky: Russia sought to disrupt EU decision on financing Ukraine
Russia did everything it could to disrupt the adoption of a decision by EU leaders on Ukraine’s financial needs, but it failed. Poland played a major role in the positive outcome, and the Ukrainian people are grateful to the Polish state.
NATO denies drop in arms supplies to Ukraine after U.S. policy shift
NATO has stated that the volume of weapons supplies to Ukraine has not decreased despite changes in U.S. policy following Donald Trump’s return to power.
Ukraine needs more funds than EU has allocated – Lithuanian president
The EU will revisit the issue of financing Ukraine if a newly agreed 90-billion-euro loan proves insufficient.
Dronivka and Serebrianka in Donetsk region are not captured by enemy – military
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding positions within Dronivka and Serebrianka in the Donetsk region, as well as on adjacent lines.
War update: 52 clashes on front line, fighting is most intense in Kostiantynivka sector
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 52 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest activity reported in the Kostiantynivka sector.
Zelensky thanks Polish people for help and sheltering Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking in Warsaw, expressed gratitude to the Polish people for their assistance during Russia's full-scale aggression and for providing shelter to many Ukrainians.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria urges respect for presumption of innocence in case involving her son
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesia Ilashchuk, has called for restraint from speculation and political interpretations regarding the detention of her son, urging that official legal conclusions be awaited.
Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and the UK Chief of the Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, discussed Ukraine's needs for repelling enemy air attacks and a joint project to produce the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone.