Parliament obliges ministers to report before resignation
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law aimed at improving the procedure for appointing and dismissing members of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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17 December 2025
Von der Leyen: We have to decide on financing Ukraine at this European Council
Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027 amount to about EUR 137 billion, of which the European Union must provide EUR 90 billion, and a respective decision must be taken at the upcoming European Council summit.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia and surrounding area three times, people could be trapped under rubble
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area three times on Wednesday.
Defense Forces eliminate Russian assault groups that infiltrated Siversk due to adverse weather
Ukrainian defenders are eliminating Russian assault groups that managed to infiltrate the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region amid unfavorable weather conditions.
CinC Syrskyi: Russia has expanded its force to 710,000 for strategic offensive operation
Russia has increased the size of its military grouping to about 710,000 troops to conduct a strategic offensive operation.
33,000 homes are still without power, energy workers restore electricity to nearly 584,000 households in Odesa region
Energy workers have restored electricity supply to nearly 583,700 customers in the Odesa region following the massive attack on December 13.
Russian forces hit apartment building in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces have just attacked Zaporizhzhia, with a strike hitting an apartment building.
US prepares new sanctions on Russia if Putin rejects peace deal – Bloomberg
The US Treasury is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow if Russian leader Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine.
Russian army loses 1,730 troops, six tanks, 33 artillery systems over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 17, 2025 amount to approximately 1,192,350 personnel, including 1,730 in the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attack damages transport infrastructure in Odesa region
Russian forces attacked civilian facilities in the Odesa region using strike drones, damaging a transport infrastructure facility.
Russian drone attacks rescuers in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked rescuers responding to a fire call in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, using an FPV drone.
Hungary blocks EU statement on enlargement over Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the European Union's annual document proposing the enlargement process due to Budapest's rejection of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Enemy continues to attack heat generation facilities in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian forces continue to attack heat generation facilities.
Enemy continues to attack heat generation facilities in Kherson
In Kherson, Russian forces continue to attack heat generation facilities.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region over past day
Over the past day, December 16, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region.
Drones attack Russia's Krasnodar Krai: Fire breaks out at oil refinery, power outage reported
In Russia's Krasnodar Krai, a drone attack caused a fire at an oil refinery in the city of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, and left 38,800 subscribers without power.
Air defense forces neutralize 37 of 69 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 37 of 69 Russian drones.
Drone attack in Kyiv region: Two houses damaged, no hits on critical infrastructure reported
In the Vyshhorod district of the Kyiv region, two residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Russian strikes on Kharkiv region leave four civilians injured
In the Kharkiv region, four settlements came under Russian attacks over the past day, leaving four people injured.
Dmytro Rohoziuk, commander of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade
We must clearly understand: Ukraine is our home, and the primary responsibility for it rests with us
War update: 278 combat engagements on frontline over past day, 82 assaults repelled near Pokrovsk
On December 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 278 combat clashes with Russian troops on the frontline.
Russian forces strike 26 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region, leaving six civilians wounded
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 26 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring six people.
Russian strikes damage homes, infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian forces once again struck Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting two districts.
Russian strikes damage homes, infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
Overnight, Russian forces once again struck Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting two districts.
Russian attacks leave eight civilians wounded in Kherson region
Over the past day, eight people were injured in Kherson region as a result of Russian attacks.
Bipartisan bill introduced in U.S. Senate to sanction Russia's oil imports – Stefanishyna
U.S. Senators have drafted a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on the purchase or facilitation of Russian oil and petroleum products.
Ukraine’s National Police expose nearly 500 human trafficking cases during war
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the National Police of Ukraine have uncovered more than 490 cases of human trafficking.
Vinnytsia delivers 400 FPV drones, vehicle to Ukrainian combat brigades
Vinnytsia community, together with the Interregional Coordination Humanitarian Headquarters, has handed over 400 FPV drones and a vehicle to Ukrainian defenders.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian MLRS and APC in Toretsk sector
Fighters from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have destroyed four more pieces of enemy equipment and weaponry in the Toretsk sector.
U.S. and Europe plan major boost to Ukraine’s military under new security guarantees – NYT
The United States, together with its allies, has prepared a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine that envisions a significant strengthening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the deployment of European troops in the country, and increased use of American intelligence.