Russian attack leaves over one million consumers left without power – Ukrenergo
More than one million consumers have been left without electricity as a result of an overnight Russian attack, and repair work has already begun.
Economy
Over 83% of sunflower harvest completed in Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region, sunflower has been harvested from 58,000 hectares, or 83.3 percent of the planned area, while corn has been collected from 5,300 hectares, or 42.7 percent of the forecast.
Law on mobile internet speed control will not affect tariffs – Ministry of Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has dismissed rumors that new requirements for internet speed would force operators to raise service prices, saying there are no grounds for such claims.
Ukraine’s real GDP growth accelerates – Ministry of Economy
In November 2025, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 5.3%, compared with 2.3% in October. The main drivers were agriculture, domestic trade, construction, and manufacturing.
12 December 2025
Ukraine, U.S. set up joint task force to draft rapid economic action plan
Ukraine and the United States have established a joint working group to develop a rapid economic action plan as part of the process to ensure a sustainable and fair peace for Ukraine.
Russia's Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian clearing and settlement institution Euroclear over frozen Russian assets.
EU backs indefinite freeze of Russian assets
EU ambassadors have agreed to indefinitely freeze Russia’s sovereign assets, removing the main obstacle to providing Ukraine with a “reparations loan” worth €210 billion.
Russian shelling causes power outages in three regions — Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 12, customers in the Odesa, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions were left without power due to Russian attacks.
Electric vehicle sales in Ukraine surge nearly threefold in November
In November 2025, 11,005 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold on the domestic market, compared with 3,742 units purchased by Ukrainians a year earlier.
11 December 2025
Ukraine Facility: EU approves sixth payment of around EUR 2.3B to Ukraine
Ukraine will soon receive around EUR 2.3 billion in funding after the Council of the EU today adopted a decision on the sixth regular disbursement of support under the EU's Ukraine Facility.
Partner assistance sufficient to maintain international reserves at adequate level
The amount of international aid is currently sufficient to maintain adequate reserves and emission-free financing of the budget deficit, but uncertainty about its future parameters remains.
Shorter power outages expected as soon as this weekend — Svyrydenko
Ministries and regional military administrations must ensure the availability of alternative power sources for all critical infrastructure facilities; shorter power outages are expected as soon as this weekend.
NBU keeps key policy rate at 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has kept its key policy rate at 15.5%.
Ukrainian nuclear plants forced to reduce reactor output due to Russian attacks – IAEA
Russia's massive airstrikes last Saturday caused major disruptions to Ukraine's power system and to the external electricity supply of three nuclear power plants, forcing reductions in reactor output and temporary shutdowns of several units.
Ukrainian courts rule Russia must pay UAH 386B in compensation to companies in frontline regions
Since the start of the full-scale war, courts in frontline regions have issued 311 rulings ordering Russia to pay UAH 386.03 billion in compensation to Ukrainian companies.
10 December 2025
Defense sector audits to begin in December – Svyrydenko
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced that audits in the defense sector will start in the 20s of December, with the first interim results expected in January.
Ukraine imports electricity around clock - MoE
On Wednesday, December 10, Ukraine is importing electricity from Europe every hour of the day.
Russian economy is doing markedly worse than Putin’s statements seek to suggest — ISW
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to portray the Russian economy as able to support a protracted war in Ukraine — likely to buttress the ongoing Russian cognitive warfare effort falsely claiming that a Russian victory is inevitable.
09 December 2025
Ukraine, U.S. discuss reconstruction, energy cooperation, new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held talks with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, during which the parties discussed Ukraine’s reconstruction, cooperation in the energy sector, and sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine seizes 68 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet over past five years
Over the past five years, Ukraine has seized 68 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet, including three vessels seized from December 2024 to the present.
Ukraine working to shorten power outages, PM Svyrydenko says
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko chaired a coordination meeting focused on restoring damaged energy infrastructure.
Japan rejects EU's request to use Russian assets for Ukraine
Japan has declined the European Union's proposal to join Brussels' initiative to use frozen Russian state assets to provide financial support to Ukraine and, in particular, to make use of the EU's work in this area.
Russia supplies gas to China despite U.S. sanctions – Bloomberg
A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant has sent its first shipment to China since the U.S. sanctions were imposed in January, the latest sign of growing energy cooperation between Beijing and Moscow.
08 December 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine needs $15B annually for PURL program
The Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, under which NATO member states finance the purchase of weapons for Ukraine, requires USD 15 billion per year.
Russia loses its top position as China's oil supplier in November – intelligence
In November, Russia lost its position as the largest supplier of oil to China, overtaken by Saudi Arabia, Oman and Angola.
EU Council approves EUR 300M programme for Ukraine’s defence industry
The EU Council has approved the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), within which €300 million is allocated to a special Ukraine Support Instrument aimed at modernizing and strengthening Ukraine’s defence-industrial sector.
Stefanchuk signs law on Ukraine’s 2026 state budget
On December 8, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed the Law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026.”
U.S. Congress approves defense bill with USD 800M in aid for Ukraine
Leaders of both chambers of the U.S. Congress have agreed on the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $800 million in military assistance for Ukraine over the next two years.
Kremlin analysts publicly acknowledge deep problems in Russia’s banking system – CCD
Pro-Kremlin analysts are publicly acknowledging serious structural problems in Russia’s banking sector for the first time.