Zelensky arrives in Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland, where he will meet with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
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18 December 2025
Ukraine, China hold political consultations
On December 18 in Beijing, Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya held Ukrainian-Chinese political consultations with Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (with the rank of deputy minister).
Zelensky: We will not remove course toward NATO membership from Constitution
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said does not see the need to amend Ukraine's Constitution to remove the country's course toward NATO membership.
NATO secretary general highlights Poland's 'crucial support' for Ukraine
Poland continues to provide Ukraine with critically important military assistance while significantly strengthening its own defense capabilities within NATO, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said.
Ukrainian, Czech defense ministers discuss cooperation under European SAFE mechanism
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held talks with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Jaromir Zuna on the development of security cooperation.
Zelensky in Brussels: Majority of EU leaders support reparations loan for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the majority of European Union leaders support a reparations loan, although some advocate for alternative instruments.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector
On Thursday, December 18, the UK government imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy sector.
Zelensky: My address from Kupiansk influenced dialogue with Americans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his address, recorded from Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, had a significant impact on international partners, including the United States.
Zelensky: If Russia rejects diplomacy, US and Europe must strengthen Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that additional sanctions against Russia have not yet been imposed because Moscow has not completely ruled out diplomacy, although it is clear that the Russians are not interested.
Ukraine not ready to withdraw from Donetsk region as US seeks compromise – Zelensky
Ukraine is not ready to withdraw from the Donetsk region, while the aggressor state Russia is seeking the complete seizure of Donbas. Against this backdrop, the United States is looking for a compromise solution.
NATO, EU military structures have stepped up cooperation – senior NATO official
Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrenas, Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, has said that the military committees of the European Union and NATO are not competing structures but instead strengthened cooperation by complementing one another.
US, Russia may hold talks on Ukraine war in Miami this weekend – Politico
U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet in Miami this weekend as part of the Trump administration's push to bring an end to nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow.
In Georgia, voting in parliamentary elections to be possible only within country
The Parliament of Georgia has approved a draft of a new Election Code, the key innovation of which is that polling stations will no longer operate abroad during parliamentary elections.
17 December 2025
Tusk plans to meet Zelensky in Warsaw, Polish government spokesperson says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk intends to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Warsaw on December 19.
Belgium floats invoking emergency provision to provide joint EU debt for Ukraine – Euractiv
Belgium has asked the EU to consider invoking an emergency provision to issue common EU debt to support Ukraine’s war effort.
Kolomoisky left in custody as appeal is rejected
A court of appeal has left former PrivatBank shareholder Ihor Kolomoisky in custody.
Korniyenko elected head of Servant of the People party
First Deputy Parliament Speaker Oleksandr Korniyenko has become the new head of the Servant of the People party.
Zelensky: Moscow signals 2026 will be year of war
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on partners, particularly in the United States, not only to observe but to respond to recent statements from Moscow, which indicate that Russia is preparing for 2026 to be a “year of war.”
Hybrid warfare in Europe: Russia enlists religious groups, Ukrainian expert warns
Russia continues to actively promote its propaganda and disinformation aimed at European audiences, with religious organizations also involved in hybrid influence operations, according to an expert.
Zelensky, Pavel discuss Kupiansk operation, continued ammo support
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation on the front line, particularly in the Kupiansk sector, as well as the continuation of the Czech initiative that has already supplied Ukraine with 1.8 million rounds of ammunition, during a conversation with Czech President Petr Pavel.
Trump Administration suspends sanctions on Russian banks linked to nuclear energy
The U.S. Administration has issued General License GL-115C, which temporarily exempts an entire list of major Russian banks “related to civil nuclear energy” from U.S. sanctions.
Putin's response to Christmas truce proposal is cynical — Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's reaction to the proposal to establish a ceasefire at least for the Christmas holidays was cynical and cruel.
Europe should take threat from Belarus seriously – German MP
European countries should not underestimate the danger that may arise from Belarus. However, media reports of a vast number of Russian troops in the country do not correspond to reality.
HACC extends preventive measure against Chernyshov by two months
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has extended the term of procedural obligations for a former deputy prime minister by two months.
European Parliament backs creation of 'military Schengen'
Members of the European Parliament have called for the swift creation of a "military Schengen"—the removal of internal borders for the movement of troops and equipment across the EU—and for the modernization of railways, roads, tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure, especially on the bloc's eastern flank.
Parliament adopts law on social guarantees for families of fallen and missing police officers
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law regulating the specifics of social protection for family members of police officers who were killed in the line of duty or who have been declared missing or missing under special circumstances by a court.
Italy will not abandon Ukraine at 'most delicate moment' in recent years – Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said it is important to continue exerting pressure on Russia in order to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Draft resolution to suspend Bezuhla from five parliamentary sessions registered in the Verkhovna Rada
A draft resolution on the application of disciplinary measures against Member of Parliament Mariana Bezuhla has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
Ukraine urges African countries to counter Russian schemes to recruit young people for war
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry warned about illegal Russian programs to recruit young people in Africa to take part in the war against Ukraine and called on African governments and media to take decisive countermeasures.
Claims Commission may issue first decisions in late 2026 – Mudra
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Mudra has said that 2026 should become the year of the practical launch of the International Claims Commission, with its first decisions expected in late 2026 or early 2027.