Anti-Ukrainian narratives intensify in Poland since August – CCD
In Poland’s information space, the number of anti-Ukrainian messages doubled between August and November compared with the previous comparable period.
Society and Culture
“Counter-sabotage” drills in Simferopol mask mass surveillance of civilians – NRC
In Simferopol, under the pretext of “countering the infiltration of sabotage groups,” security forces are legalizing interference in the lives of civilians and practicing filtration measures.
Border guards say Ukrainian attempted to smuggle ancient Greek coins to Bulgaria
A Ukrainian citizen attempted to take ancient Greek coins, minted approximately in the 4th-2nd centuries BC, out of Ukraine to Bulgaria.
13 December 2025
Ukraine takes second place at Junior Eurovision 2025
At Junior Eurovision 2025, Ukraine’s representative, 10-year-old Sofiia Nersesian, took second place with her song ‘Motanka’.
Ukrainian Season in France to reach cities where cultural diplomacy barely reaches – UI Director
The Ukrainian Season, which began on December 1 in France, is the largest program of bilateral cultural cooperation, with major events planned in French twin cities that Ukrainian cultural diplomacy has previously barely reached.
Budanov shows exclusive footage of release of 114 civilians from Belarusian captivity
Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov has released exclusive video footage of the liberation of 114 civilians who were held in captivity on the territory of the Republic of Belarus.
Belarus hands over 114 civilians to Ukraine in operation led by Budanov
Belarus has released 114 people, the youngest of whom is 25 years old; his wife had been released earlier on November 22.
Government approves automatic military registration of citizens
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution launching a new experimental project for the automatic military registration of conscripts, persons liable for military service, and reservists.
MoD buys over 600,000 items of adaptive clothing for wounded soldiers
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has purchased and organized the delivery of more than 600,000 items of adaptive clothing to military medical facilities in 2025 as part of the "Wounded Soldier's Kit" project.
43 underground schools being built in Kharkiv region - Zelenska
In the Kharkiv region, 43 underground schools are being built, financed as part of the comprehensive “Offline School” policy, of which five projects are being implemented with the support of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
12 December 2025
Attacks on military recruitment staff undermine Ukraine’s defense, Ground Forces Commander says
Assaulting a Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) employee is an attack on a servicemember fulfilling their duties in the rear, and such actions undermine the country’s defense capability and constitute a crime.
Photos of captured Ukrainian journalists displayed at “Imprisoned Freedom” exhibition in Paris
The Concord Theater in Paris hosted an exhibition entitled “Imprisoned Freedom,” which featured 26 portraits of Ukrainian journalists who were illegally detained and imprisoned by the Russian Federation.
84,000 consumers remain without power in Odesa region after nighttime Russian attack
In the Odesa region, 84,000 customers remain without electricity due to an enemy attack on the night of December 12.
Ukrainian Ground Forces mark their day amid ongoing war
On December 12, Ukraine marks Ground Forces Day. Established by a presidential decree on October 18, 1997, the holiday honors the contributions of the Ground Forces – the largest branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – in ensuring the country’s defense capabilities.
11 December 2025
Another group of children returns from TOT of Kherson region
Another group of children aged 4 to 16 has been returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region to the territory controlled by Ukraine. In total, 270 children have been returned from the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Kherson region this year.
Mobilized service members to be able to obtain mortgages at 3% — government decision
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision that will allow service members who have been mobilized to obtain mortgages at a 3% interest rate instead of the standard 7%.
First foundation-course groups may begin studies as early as January — Ministry of Education
The first groups of the foundation course may begin their studies as early as January 2026, with the state covering tuition for eligible applicants in specific categories.
Lubinets: children in TOT forced to join youth military organizations
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, said that invaders are forcing Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territories to participate in youth military organizations.
Hague presents All-Ukrainian mental health program “How are you?”
The All-Ukrainian mental health program “How are you?” initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska was presented in The Hague, and the Netherlands was called upon to help develop the mental health system in Ukraine.
FSB agent sentenced to 15 years for arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia
Based on materials from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), an FSB agent has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for carrying out arson attacks on Ukrzaliznytsia and preparing bombs for terrorist attacks in the Cherkasy region.
Group smuggling children abroad for adoption exposed in Odesa region
Law enforcement officers in the Odesa region have exposed a criminal group that organized the illegal removal of Ukrainian orphans and children deprived of parental care to foreign countries for subsequent adoption.
10 December 2025
Lubinets comments on situation involving evacuated orphans from Dnipro
A criminal investigation into the situation surrounding the orphaned children evacuated to Turkey at the beginning of the full-scale invasion has also been opened on Turkish territory.
Lubinets calls state policy on displaced persons failure
Ukraine still lacks a single body responsible for policy on temporarily occupied territories and the protection of internally displaced persons' rights, which leads to large-scale systemic problems.
Ukrainian ambassador to Netherlands: Russia conducts largest-scale abduction of children in Europe since World War II
Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands, Andriy Kostin, said that Russia had carried out the largest-scale abduction of children in Europe since World War II.
Lubinets: 1,902 children already returned to Ukraine
As of now, 1,902 children have been returned to Ukraine.
Estonia has digitalized 100% of its public services, working to make system proactive – e-Estonia adviser
Estonia began digitalizing public services as soon as it restored its independence. Today, 100% of services are available online and accessible to Ukrainian refugees as well.
Since start of full-scale war, 362 artists and media workers killed in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 243 artists and 119 media workers, including foreigners, have been killed as a result of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation.
Moldova to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova will continue the temporary protection mechanism for people forced to leave Ukraine until March 2027.
Russian proxy in Kherson region seeking to hand part of Azov coastline to Belarus
The occupation authorities in the Russian-held part of Kherson region are negotiating with Belarus to transfer sections of the Azov-Black Sea coast under the guise of developing resorts.