Zelensky: Among civilians kidnapped by Russians in Sumy region were children
Ukrainian military forces in the Sumy region refrained from destroying Russian forces in order not to endanger the civilian population remaining in the border village.
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22 December 2025
Border battles continue in Hrabovske, Sumy region - AFU
Ukrainian defense forces continue to fight Russian occupiers in the area of the village of Hrabivske in Sumy region, while the enemy, taking advantage of its proximity to the border, has evacuated civilians from the village.
Zelensky: about 1,100 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces hold defense
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the front under control, maintaining their positions, fending off Russian attacks, and achieving tactical gains in specific areas.
AFU showcase ground robot holding frontline position for 45 days
The Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video showing how a ground robotic system held a frontline position for 45 days without losing a single soldier.
Civilians injured, homes damaged in Nikopol district amid Russian attacks
Russian forces attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging homes and injuring three people.
Basic set of documents for peace plan ready – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the basic set of draft documents within the framework of Ukraine’s peace plan is ready.
Ukrainian diplomats keep Russia off every international platform in 2025 – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky greeted Ukrainian diplomats on their professional holiday, noting that this year they did not yield a single international platform to Russia on any issue critical to Ukraine.
Ukraine to form broad working group to prepare elections under martial law – Speaker
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed an order to create a working group to prepare a draft law on holding elections during wartime. The group will include representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups without exception, as well as civil society experts.
Zelensky: Ukraine already working on domestic air defense production
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the current task is to organize real production of air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine to be reviewed on January 7, PM Babiš says
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš believes that the ammunition initiative for Ukraine was, in principle, a good idea, and that its mechanisms will be discussed by the State Security Council on January 7.
Zelensky reviews candidates for key Air Command “South” post
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a meeting of the Staff that several candidates have already been proposed for the position of commander of Air Command “South,” and a decision is being prepared.
Peace Diplomacy-2025: Ukrainian "aikido" in negotiations and "karate" in the security sphere
On past miscalculations and the real levers available to Ukraine on the path to peace
War update: 100 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 100 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, with fighting ongoing across seven sectors. The enemy continues to exert pressure on the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians fake news: Ukrainian children are forced to kneel during moment of silence
To spread disinformation, propagandists generated videos and images using AI.
For Europe, deterring Russia means investing more in NATO – Norway’s Chief of Defence
Europe will become stronger if it consistently pursues defense-strengthening goals within NATO.
With eye to future: Norway expands training of Ukrainian troops in Poland
Norway is consolidating the training of Ukrainian servicemen on Polish territory, closer to the Ukrainian border, at the largest training camp, Jomsborg.
Norway learns lessons of war in Ukraine — Chief of Defense Kristoffersen
Norway is learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine at both the tactical and strategic levels.
People gathered in church: Tregubov explains how Russians relocated civilians from settlement in Sumy region
Viktor Tregubov, Head of the Communications Department of the Joint Forces Task Force, explained how Russian occupiers abducted civilians in the Sumy region: people were gathered in a church and later taken to the territory of Russia.
Putin’s goals regarding Ukraine remain unchanged – Norway’s Chief of Defense
Russia has not abandoned its ambitions of military aggression against Ukraine and will continue to pursue them in full, using various methods.
DIU drones strike Russia’s Tamanneftegaz Marine Oil Terminal
On the night of December 22, unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine struck the Tamanneftegaz Marine Oil Terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that by the end of the year Ukraine will adopt several more sanctions decisions against Russian entities as well as individuals who facilitate Russia's aggression. The sanctions lists will include not only Russian citizens but also nationals of other countries, including China.
US adapts PURL packages for Ukraine with Norway’s support – Defense Chief Kristoffersen
When Norway realized it couldn’t provide certain types of weapons to Ukraine on its own, it turned to the United States, which in turn adapted the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) packages accordingly.
EU provides Ukraine with EUR 28.7B in support so far this year – Svyrydenko
Since the beginning of 2025, the European Union has provided Ukraine with EUR 28.7 billion in financial support, bringing total EU assistance since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion to EUR 70.7 billion.
January decision at Council of Europe to allow other states to join Special Tribunal – Tochytskyi
In January 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe is expected to adopt a decision on the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. After this decision is adopted, the Advance Team will begin work on defining the parameters of this new institution.
Pace could be faster: Tochytskyi on compensation mechanism for Ukraine
The process of establishing compensation and legal mechanisms for Ukraine is proceeding on schedule, and the circle of states participating in the Convention Establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine will continue to expand.
Ukraine receives EUR 2.3B under Ukraine Facility – Ministry of Finance
Ukraine has received the sixth tranche of EUR 2.3 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility financial instrument.
Possibility of holding presidential elections under martial law: Parliament to establish working group
A working group is being formed in the Verkhovna Rada to promptly examine the issue of potentially holding presidential elections in Ukraine under martial law.
Russian army strikes Donetsk region more than 1,600 times in 24 hours
Russian troops struck the Donetsk region 1,627 times over the past 24 hours, damaging five civilian objects.
Eirik Kristoffersen, Norway Defense Chief
Peace has to be on Ukraine’s terms, otherwise it's not a lasting peace
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
On Monday, December 22, the Council of the EU extended the economic restrictive measures against Russia over its war against Ukraine for a further six months, until July 31, 2026.