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UK to provide GBP 600M for Ukraine's air defense - Healey
The United Kingdom has decided to provide GBP 600 million worth of air defense capabilities to Ukraine to help protect Ukrainians over the winter months.
UK preparing troops to deploy in Ukraine after peace set - Healey
The UK government is providing funding to the country's troops to ensure preparedness for future deployment in Ukraine after the peace is established as part of security guarantees to the country.
Zelensky, Sandu discuss shared path to EU membership
Further progress by Ukraine and Moldova on the path to membership in the European Union should be simultaneous and closely coordinated.
FirePoint CTO: We can scale up production if funding is available
With sufficient funding, Ukrainian arms manufacturers — including the defense company Fire Point, which produces the long-range Flamingo missiles — are capable of scaling up production. However, partners need to place greater trust in young Ukrainian companies that currently have the most relevant experience in this field.
UK military chief urges stronger preparation for possible conflict with Russia
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton warns that the country must better prepare to counter the threat of conflict, especially from Russia.
ISW: Russia will unlikely agree to peace deal that does not give it control over Ukraine
Russia is unlikely to agree to any peace deal or security guarantees for Ukraine that would not ensure Moscow's full control over Ukraine in the future.
Russian drones attack household appliance warehouse in Odesa region
As a result of a Russian drone attack on December 16, a fire broke out at an enterprise in the Odesa region.
Law enforcement finds weapon used to kill Parubiy – prosecutor general
Law enforcement agencies have found the weapon used to kill a member of parliament and prominent Ukrainian political figure, Andriy Parubiy.
Strike on Russian submarine: Ukrainian Navy reveals details of operation in Novorossiysk
Ukraine's operation to strike a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk was quite complex and multi-layered. This is already the second enemy submarine destroyed by Ukrainian forces.
Zelensky on land issue: We are not talking about referendum yet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that, for now, there is no talk of holding a referendum in addressing the territorial issue, specifically Donbas.
Air defenses neutralize 57 out of 69 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 57 out of the 69 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine starting on the evening of December 15.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 40 assaults on Pokrovsk axis over past day
Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines on Monday, December 15.
Russian troops lose another 1,150 soldiers and a submarine in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 16, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,190,620 people, including 1,150 people over the past day.
Zelensky supports Merz’s idea of Christmas truce
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he supports German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's idea to introduce a Christmas truce.
Zelensky on outcome of Berlin negotiations: Ukraine preparing five documents
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that several rounds of negotiations took place in Berlin, during which five documents related to ending the war were discussed. Some of them are security guarantees, while others concern post-war reconstruction.
Stepan Hiha laid to rest in Lviv
In Lviv, a farewell ceremony was held for People’s Artist of Ukraine Stepan Hiha.
15 December 2025
Putin deliberately dragging out peace talks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
The new chief of Britain's foreign intelligence service MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is deliberately dragging out negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine and stressed that pressure on Russia must continue.
Trump says agreement to end war in Ukraine closer than ever
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believes that participants in the peace process have made significant progress toward an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Small but real chance for ceasefire in Ukraine – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a small but real chance for a ceasefire in Ukraine has now emerged.
Peace plan: Leaders of several European states, institutions issue joint statement on Ukraine
Ukraine, the United States, and European partners have agreed on parameters for achieving peace in Ukraine, including security guarantees such as the development of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the possible deployment of peacekeeping forces to ensure the security of air and maritime space, monitoring of a ceasefire regime, and other measures.
Turkey again ready to host peace talks – foreign minister
Turkey insists that there are no winners in war and no losers in a just peace, and is ready to offer Istanbul as a venue for peace talks.
Zelensky in Berlin: during war, Ukraine not only asks for help but offers joint weapons production
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war, Ukraine is not only asking for help, but also offering joint defense production.
Zelensky on talks in Berlin: discussion difficult but productive
President Volodymyr Zelensky described today's talks with the American delegation as difficult but productive.
Zelensky to visit the Netherlands
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in the Netherlands on Tuesday for an official visit, during which he will address both chambers of parliament, hold talks with Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and meet with King Willem-Alexander.
Zelensky discusses mechanisms for using Russian assets with Bundestag president
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a meeting in Berlin with President of the Bundestag Julia Kloeckner, discussed mechanisms that would allow frozen Russian assets to be used for the benefit of Ukraine.
Poland supports Ukraine but does not want to be 'junior partner' - Nawrocki
Poland has supported and will continue to support Ukraine because this aligns with its strategic interests, but Warsaw expects a partnership-based approach from Kyiv, as it does not want to be a "junior partner" in the relationship.
SBU drones strike Russian oil production platforms in Caspian Sea third time over past week – source
Long-range drones of the SBU's Special Operations Center Alpha have struck oil production platforms operated by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft in the Caspian Sea for the third time in the past week.
End of war in Ukraine has never been closer - Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes that the end of the war launched by Russia against Ukraine has never been as close as it is now, thanks to the efforts of the United States.
EU imposes sanctions on Russian propagandists, those responsible for cyberattacks
On December 15, the European Union Council imposed restrictive measures on an additional twelve individuals and two entities in light of Russia's continued hybrid activities, including manipulation and information interference, as well as cyberattacks against the EU, its member states, and partners.