Russian forces control about half of Pokrovsk – CinC Syrskyi
Despite claims that Pokrovsk has been captured, Russian forces currently control approximately half of the city and cannot move freely there due to the work of Ukrainian drones.
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Donetsk region: 1,400 residents remain in Dobropillia community
As many as 1,400 residents remain in the frontline Dobropillia community, Pokrovsk district, including 1,000 in the town of Dobropillia.
Trump responds to Russian claims of 'strike on Putin's residence'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that during a phone call on December 29, Russian leader Vladimir Putin told him about an alleged "strike" on his residence.
NABU, SAPO notify five MPs of suspicion over bribery for voting
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified five MPs of suspicion. They are alleged members of a criminal group in the Verkhovna Rada that facilitated the receipt of undue benefits in exchange for votes.
Zelensky, Stubb discuss outcome of meetings with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart have discussed the diplomatic situation and the outcome of meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
CinC Syrskyi says investigation launched after enemy entered Ukrainian command post in Huliaipole
Ukraine's Military Law Enforcement Service is conducting an investigation into an incident in which Russian soldiers entered a command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Huliaipole due to weak defenses.
FM Sybiha: Alleged attack on Putin’s residence is pretext and justification for further Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian manipulations regarding the alleged “attempted attack on Putin's residence” are fabricated for one reason only: to create a pretext and false justification for further attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, as well as to undermine and obstruct the peace process.
Lubinets: Russians likely killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk
Russian troops have allegedly killed seven civilians in Pokrovsk who were hiding in the basement of a residential building.
Putin orders offensive in Ukraine to continue amid peace talks
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to continue carrying out their “special military operation” in Ukraine. These orders were given after US President Donald Trump said he believed Moscow was committed to ending the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky after Lavrov’s statement: Calls for vigilance as capital may be attacked
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Lavrov's statement about an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai and threats to strike Ukrainian targets in response.
Russians shoot three captured Ukrainian defenders in Huliaypole area
Law enforcement agencies have launched a pre-trial investigation into the shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia.
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine supports Somalia’s territorial integrity and warns against dangerous precedents
Ukraine reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and warns all states against actions that violate international law and could destabilize the region.
Full restoration of damaged substations in Odesa region could take up to two years – DTEK
It will take one to two years to fully restore the substations damaged in Ukraine's southern Odesa region.
Italian government approves decree on further aid to Ukraine – media
The Italian government has approved a decree on further assistance to Ukraine.
War update: 89 frontline clashes since morning, battles ongoing in six sectors
A total of 89 combat engagements have been recorded along the entire frontline since the beginning of the day. Fighting is currently ongoing in six sectors of the front, with Russian forces concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine to reallocate 112 state-owned properties to house IDPs
The Ukrainian government is transferring properties owned by the state and used by government agencies and state-owned companies, as well as real estate seized by the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), for the accommodation of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The prepared list includes 112 properties.
Umerov, Witkoff discuss next steps in negotiations
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed further contacts and next steps in the negotiation process.
Putin exaggerating Russia’s tactical gains to create impression of “collapse of Ukrainian defenses” – ISW
Recent Kremlin statements indicate that Russia’s top leadership is seeking to portray Ukraine’s defenses across the frontline as allegedly “on the verge of collapse” and to present Russia’s seizure of four Ukrainian regions as an ostensibly achievable goal.
Shmyhal says first critical infrastructure sites already have EW systems
The first operators of critical infrastructure in the energy sector and the defense industry have already purchased and installed electronic warfare (EW) systems to protect their facilities.
Moscow currently has no plans to attack Baltic states, Estonia’s spy chief says
At present, there is no indication that Russia intends to attack any of the Baltic states or any NATO member country in general.
Peace in Ukraine impossible without Russia's consent – German government
Ukraine and its allies are making every effort to achieve peace, but this ultimately depends on Russia, which says one thing while doing another.
Umerov says Ukraine, US preparing Zelensky-Trump meeting in Washington in January
The teams of Ukraine and the United States have made significant progress in working out a peace framework, security guarantees, and the sequence of next steps.
Ukrainian forces refute Russian claims of control over part of Kostiantynivka
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have denied claims by Russian invaders that they allegedly control part of the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region.
Estonia’s FM: Russia not interested in peace, stronger pressure needed
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is convinced that the focus must be on putting pressure on Russia, as it is the only party not interested in peace.
Zelensky: We are interested in Russia giving us money as reparations
Ukraine is interested in Russia giving it money, and that this money be in the form of reparations.
Putin signs law abolishing public declaration of officials' incomes
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law abolishing the annual public declaration of officials' incomes starting in 2026.
Zelensky: During negotiation process, we say “no” hundreds of times
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the word “no” was uttered hundreds of times by the Ukrainian side during the negotiations.
West and Ukraine to lose if Russia imposes its peace terms – Tusk
The Western world and Ukraine will lose if Russia succeeds in dividing democratic countries and imposing its peace terms.
Russians drop aerial bombs on Orikhiv, one dead and one wounded
Russian troops launched an air strike on the frontline town of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.