Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 101 of 127 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 101 out of the 127 drones launched by Russian forces against the country since Tuesday evening.
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Russia loses 1,000 soldiers in Ukraine war over past day
Russia suffered approximately 1,207,910 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 31, 2025, with 1,000 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
One killed, three injured in 697 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 697 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on December 30, leaving one person dead and three others wounded.
More than 2,300 community rescue officers complete training in Ukraine
The Community Rescue Officer training project now covers 100% of Ukraine's territorial communities (excluding temporarily occupied territories), with more than 2,300 law enforcement officers having completed the training.
Chubarov: Every Crimean Tatar abroad is Crimean ambassador
Every Crimean Tatar who was forced to leave the peninsula and go abroad because of the occupation is an ambassador of Crimea.
US envoy to NATO casts doubt on Kremlin claim that Ukraine attacked Putin's residence
U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker has expressed skepticism about Moscow's claims of an alleged "attack" by Ukrainian drones on Putin's residence, saying he trusts only U.S. intelligence.
Verkhovna Rada passes 195 laws, 368 resolutions in 2025
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, adopted 195 laws and 368 resolutions in 2025.
Apartment buildings damaged, three children injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
Russian drones attacked Odesa overnight, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings.
Quick capture of Zaporizhzhia is impossible; Russian propaganda creates illusion for West — CCD
Russian propaganda is conducting a cognitive operation against the backdrop of fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region, creating the illusion of a possible rapid capture of the city. These actions are primarily aimed at Western audiences and, in reality, are impossible.
Putin orders deployment of reservists to protect ‘critical infrastructure’ from Ukrainian drones
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has signed a “decree” ordering the deployment of reservists to special training assemblies in 2026 to protect critical infrastructure facilities.
SBU detains Kyiv resident who publicly shared air defense activity during Russian attack
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Kyiv resident who publicly disclosed the operation and positions of air defense systems during Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Japan transfers nearly EUR 48M to Ukraine Recovery Program
Japan has transferred approximately EUR 47.7 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and agreed to launch a new phase of the Emergency Recovery Program.
Lukashenko pardons 20 political prisoners on New Year's Eve
On New Year's Eve, Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree pardoning 22 people, including 20 political prisoners.
Ukraine’s public debt rose by $7.03B in November – Finance Ministry
Ukraine’s total public and government‑guaranteed debt reached USD 204.22 billion at the end of November, increasing by USD 7.03 billion over the month.
Russia's fuel market will become even more vulnerable in 2026 - intel
Russia's fuel industry remains unstable, and in 2026, the vulnerability of the system will increase due to administrative restrictions, financial pressure, and external circumstances.
30 December 2025
UNGA rejects Russia’s bid to block funding for Human Rights resolutions
The United Nations General Assembly has rejected Russia’s attempt to block funding for the implementation of Human Rights Council resolutions addressing human rights violations in a number of countries, including in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories.
War update: 142 clashes along frontline, Russians suffer heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
On December 30, as many as 142 combat engagements took place along the frontline between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Anti-corruption court sets preventive measure for MP Kisel
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure in the form of bail on Member of Parliament Yurii Kisel, who is one of the suspects in a corruption case involving the Verkhovna Rada.
France sees no solid evidence of “Ukrainian attack” on Putin’s residence – Le Monde
There is no credible evidence of a Ukrainian attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, while the continuation and intensification of Russian strikes against Ukraine point to an undermining of international diplomatic efforts.
Türkiye hands Russia lists of missing and severely wounded Ukrainian POWs, Ombudsman says
Türkiye’s Chief Ombudsman Mehmet Akardja has confirmed that lists of missing Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as those who are seriously ill or severely wounded, were handed over to Russia. The lists had been provided to him a month earlier.
Russians shell Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, civilian killed
In Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled the town of Kostiantynivka with tube artillery, killing a civilian.
Türkiye unveils new ship protection system against homing missiles
Türkiye has unveiled a new missile designed to protect naval platforms from missiles equipped with radio-frequency homing seekers.
EU leaders hold emergency talks after new signals from Moscow
European leaders held urgent talks on Ukraine following statements by Russia indicating its intention to change its negotiating stance.
Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to six more defenders, five posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to six more defenders, five of them posthumously.
Key power line repaired at Zaporizhzhia NPP – IAEA
Technical specialists have completed repairs on a critically important power line near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) under a local ceasefire mediated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia aims to isolate Odesa region from rest of Ukraine – Zelensky
Russia is currently seeking to cut the Odesa region off from the rest of Ukraine by targeting infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Zelensky says he has selected new head of his office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he has decided on a candidate for the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Zelensky on 'drone attack' on Putin's residence: This is fake news, no one struck it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that reports about strikes on Putin's Valdai residence are fake news invented by Russia to derail successful negotiations on ending the war.
Zelensky on peace process: There are documents that will be ready for signing in January
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that, in the context of the peace process, there are documents that will be ready for signing as early as January.