Defense Forces control most of Kupiansk — AFU
Most of the city of Kupiansk is under the control of Ukrainian troops.
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Ukraine already exported 12.4 mln tonnes of grain this season
As of December 1, Ukraine had exported 12.384 million tonnes of grain and pulses in the first five months of the 2025/2026 marketing year.
02 December 2025
War update: 191 clashes along frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kostiantynivka sectors
There have been 191 combat clashes on the front, more than 100 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kostiantynivka sectors.
UNGA must demand immediate return of all illegally deported children – Lithuania’s UN Ambassador
The issue of the mass deportation of Ukrainian children and human rights violations in occupied Crimea became the central focus of the event “Eleven Years of Russian Occupation in Ukraine: Consequences of Human Rights Violations for Civilians and Children”, held at UN Headquarters on Tuesday.
About 5,000 households left without power in Zaporizhzhia region following Russian attack
Nearly five thousand consumers in Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity as a result of a Russian drone strike.
Ukraine’s MFA responds to Putin’s threats of attacks on Ukrainian seaports
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that for the second day in a row, Putin makes statements demonstrating that he does not plan to end the war.
No simple solutions to ending war – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that there can be no simple solutions to ending the war. At the same time, he emphasized that such decisions must be made only with Ukraine’s participation.
Rada may consider 2026 budget on Dec 3 if government reaches compromise with MPs
The draft law on Ukraine’s state budget for 2026 is preliminarily included on the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada’s session on December 3. There is still no committee conclusion on the document, and the main committee’s meeting will take place tomorrow morning.
Swiss Defence Minister: Switzerland condemns Russia’s aggression despite its neutral status
Switzerland remains a neutral state, but this does not mean indifference to violations of international law — which is precisely why the country firmly condemns Russia’s war against Ukraine and supports the Ukrainian people.
Putin repeatedly making up excuses to avoid peace talks with Ukraine – Wadephul
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is constantly searches for “new excuses” to explain why he does not wish to engage in peace negotiations with Ukraine.
Trump calls settlement of war in Ukraine “difficult situation”
US President Donald Trump has confirmed his administration's commitment to ending Russia's war against Ukraine, while stressing that this is not an easy situation.
CinC Syrskyi on situation in Kupiansk: information encouraging
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited combat units in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, and listened to reports from commanders on the operational situation.
Zelensky: We are closer to peace now than ever before
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is now closer to peace than ever before. He added that the Ukrainian delegation is currently in Ireland and ready for further negotiations.
AFU destroy Russian assault group on motorcycles in Lyman direction
Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave destroyed Russian troops who attacked Ukrainian positions on motorcycles under the cover of fog in the Lyman direction.
Russians shell municipal enterprise in Kherson, damaging buildings, transport, and contact network
In Kherson, Russians shelled the Dnipro district, striking a municipal enterprise and damaging buildings, transport, and the contact network.
Russians shell Kherson with artillery, killing woman
A 76-year-old woman was killed in Kherson as a result of hostile artillery shelling, and an investigation has been launched.
Ukraine, Ireland approve five-year partnership roadmap
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Ireland have approved a partnership roadmap for the next five years.
Zelensky: next moves in Ukraine peace talks may depend on U.S.-Russia meeting outcome
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the further peace process will depend on the outcome of talks by the U.S. delegation in Moscow.
Russia’s losses in Ukraine rising for three consecutive months – UK intelligence
The average daily losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine increased in November, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
Russian forces strike Chuhuiv with drones: enterprise, homes, kindergarten damaged
Russian forces carried out UAV strikes on Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, damaging an enterprise, residential buildings, and a kindergarten.
Zelensky meets Ireland’s President to discuss return of children, EU accession
After meeting with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, which was also attended by Ukraine’s First Lady, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the main topics of discussion were the return of children, European integration, and food security.
Rescue efforts conclude after deadly drone strike on Kramatorsk apartment building
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, emergency rescue operations have been completed at the site where a Russian drone struck a nine-storey residential building.
Russians attack Ukraine’s gas infrastructure again – Naftogaz
Gas production and storage facilities in Ukraine came under attack by enemy drones on December 1–2; damage has been recorded, and company specialists are prepared to begin repairs immediately.
Ireland to provide Ukraine with additional EUR 125M in aid
Ireland has pledged to allocate an additional €125 million in financial support to Ukraine, including €100 million in non-lethal military assistance.
Sweden provides Ukraine with winter support package of over EUR 100M
Sweden is providing Ukraine with a civil assistance package worth 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (over €100.3 million) to help meet urgent needs during the winter.
Ukraine’s General Staff debunks Russian claims of capturing Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk
Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue defensive operations in challenging sectors of the front, including Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk, while the Kremlin’s claims that Russian forces have “captured” these settlements do not correspond to reality.
Zelensky receives briefing on U.S. negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a briefing from the Ukrainian delegation after all meetings held in the United States, including matters that cannot be discussed over the phone.
Parliament rostrum blocked by European Solidarity, opposition demands government resignation — session closed early
The parliamentary faction of the European Solidarity political party blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada. The parliamentary session was closed ahead of schedule.
Former senior Energoatom official served notice of suspicion for misappropriating company funds
Prosecutors have notified the former Acting First Vice President of the State Enterprise NNEGC Energoatom that he is suspected of misappropriating company funds.