Russian troops pay commanders each month to stay away from front – Atesh
Russian military personnel pay their commanders every month to avoid taking part in combat on the Zaporizhzhia axis.
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20 December 2025
19 December 2025
DM Shmyhal inspects fortifications and visits air defense command post in Zaporizhzhia direction
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of fortifications in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Czech Republic to continue ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Czech DM
The new Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jaromír Zuna, considers it necessary to support Ukraine and continue the ammunition initiative. He plans to visit Ukraine in the near future.
Sikorski “awards” Orbán with Order of Lenin after statement on Russian assets
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski “honored” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's post about blocking a loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets with the Order of Lenin.
Ukraine completes preparations to open all negotiation clusters on EU accession
This week, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved two negotiating positions for Ukraine on its path to European Union membership under Cluster 4, “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity,” and Cluster 5, “Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion Policy.”
Russians attack Kherson region with artillery and drones throughout day, eight wounded
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region with artillery, including rocket artillery, and attacked with drones throughout the day, injuring eight people.
Enemy attacks four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during day, damaging gas pipeline and power lines
Russian troops attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery throughout the day, damaging houses, a gas pipeline, and power lines.
Zelensky, Tusk discuss strengthening Ukrainian combat aviation, joint drone production
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the strengthening of Ukraine’s combat aviation and defense projects under the SAFE program, including joint drone production.
Zelensky, Tusk discuss strengthening Ukrainian combat aviation, joint drone production
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the strengthening of Ukraine’s combat aviation and defense projects under the SAFE program, including joint drone production.
US sees progress in Ukraine peace talks, but Rubio warns hardest issues remain
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States has “made good progress” in Ukraine talks but warned that they have “ways to go” with “hardest issues”.
SSU opens treason case against Mindich, MP says
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has opened a case of treason against Timur Mindich, a figure in the anti-corruption operation Midas.
Türkiye warns Ukraine and Russia against escalation in Black Sea
Türkiye has informed both Ukraine and Russia, as the parties to the conflict, of the need to act cautiously to avoid measures that could negatively affect security in the Black Sea.
Zelensky discusses diplomatic efforts for peace with Polish Senate Marshal
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed diplomatic efforts to achieve peace with Marshal of the Polish Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska during a meeting.
Russian reconnaissance drone discovered in Türkiye
A Russian Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle has been found in northwestern Türkiye, in Kocaeli Province, which borders Istanbul Province.
Ukrainian delegation to hold security consultations in U.S., with European partners involved
The Ukrainian delegation led by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will hold another round of talks in the United States on December 19.
Zelensky holds talks with Polish Sejm Marshal on defense and economy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Marshal of the Polish Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty during which the sides discussed strengthening defense cooperation, economic partnership, and support for Ukrainians who have found temporary refuge in Poland.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Zelensky: Russia sought to disrupt EU decision on financing Ukraine
Russia did everything it could to disrupt the adoption of a decision by EU leaders on Ukraine’s financial needs, but it failed. Poland played a major role in the positive outcome, and the Ukrainian people are grateful to the Polish state.
NATO denies drop in arms supplies to Ukraine after U.S. policy shift
NATO has stated that the volume of weapons supplies to Ukraine has not decreased despite changes in U.S. policy following Donald Trump’s return to power.
Ukraine needs more funds than EU has allocated – Lithuanian president
The EU will revisit the issue of financing Ukraine if a newly agreed 90-billion-euro loan proves insufficient.
Dronivka and Serebrianka in Donetsk region are not captured by enemy – military
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding positions within Dronivka and Serebrianka in the Donetsk region, as well as on adjacent lines.
War update: 52 clashes on front line, fighting is most intense in Kostiantynivka sector
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 52 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest activity reported in the Kostiantynivka sector.
Zelensky thanks Polish people for help and sheltering Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking in Warsaw, expressed gratitude to the Polish people for their assistance during Russia's full-scale aggression and for providing shelter to many Ukrainians.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria urges respect for presumption of innocence in case involving her son
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesia Ilashchuk, has called for restraint from speculation and political interpretations regarding the detention of her son, urging that official legal conclusions be awaited.
Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and the UK Chief of the Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, discussed Ukraine's needs for repelling enemy air attacks and a joint project to produce the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone.
Traffic accident involving judge under investigation in Kharkiv: Two children in intensive care unit
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have opened criminal proceedings over a traffic accident involving a district court judge of the Kharkiv region, who struck two teenage girls at a pedestrian crossing.
Putin claims Ukraine started war with support from Western countries
During his annual end-of-year press conference on Friday, December 19, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said he would not bear responsibility for the deaths of Ukrainians in 2026 if Russia were to reject a peace plan proposed by the United States.
Rescuers from 12 regions work in Odesa region after massive Russian attacks - Klymenko
Rescuers from 12 regions of Ukraine are working in the Odesa region after massive Russian attacks. More than 660 Points of Invincibility have been established in the region.
Zelensky on EU decision on loan for Ukraine: A signal to Russia that there is no point in continuing war
The European Union's decision to grant Ukraine an interest-free loan of EUR 90 billion is a signal to Russia that Ukraine will withstand the coming year.