Ukraine and Poland set timeline for renewed joint search efforts
Joint Ukrainian-Polish search operations will begin once weather conditions improve.
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Russian troops strike residential building in Kharkiv, casualties reported
On Friday afternoon, the Russian army struck a residential building in the Kyivskyi district. According to preliminary data, there are casualties.
Oleh Didenko, Chair of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine
The conduct of elections requires two fundamental preconditions: an adequate security environment and a legal framework adapted to the new post-war realities
Zelensky announces work with brigades and military command amid changes in Defense Forces
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would be working with brigades and military commanders to implement changes in the Armed Forces.
Intelligence reveals details of special operation to save life of RVC commander Kapustin
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released a video showing the staged “elimination” of Denys Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC).
Russian drone attacks evacuation vehicle in Kostiantynivka, several people injured
In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an evacuation vehicle was attacked by an enemy drone, but eight people were successfully evacuated, some of them wounded.
Kremlin prepares large-scale provocation with human casualties on January 6-7 — intelligence
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine warns of the continuation of the Kremlin's special operation to disrupt peace talks mediated by the United States. To this end, a provocation with human casualties may take place on January 6-7.
Russian airstrike spotter on energy targets jailed for 15 years
A court has sentenced an agent of Russian military intelligence who helped guide enemy airstrikes on energy infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Australian soldier fighting alongside Ukrainian forces killed on front line - media reports
A volunteer identified on social media as Australian citizen Russell Allan Wilson was killed on December 12 in the Donetsk region.
Strategic outlook for Russians in water area does not improve — Pletenchuk
The Russian fleet of ships and boats in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov has no prospects for remaining in the water area.
Kovel Mayor spoke about situation in city after Russian attack
The situation in the city of Kovel in the Volyn region remains complicated after a massive Russian attack.
Zakarpattia Customs transfer confiscated property worth UAH 19M to UDF in 2025
During 2025, Zakarpattia Customs transferred confiscated property worth a total of UAH 19 million to meet the needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
01 January 2026
Car crashes into concrete pillar in Odesa region, killing three people
In the Odesa region, a car crashed into a concrete pillar, killing three people.
Umerov seeks to resume prisoner exchanges during visit to Turkey – Zelensky
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, during a visit to Turkey, is seeking to resume prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia in the new year.
Fico criticizes Europeans for 'unwillingness' to end war in Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in his New Year address criticized Europeans for their alleged unwillingness to put an end to the war in Ukraine, and Slovaks for disagreeing with his course.
Stubb: Part of peace agreement may be unfair to Ukraine
Some points of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia may not correspond to the idea of justice.
DIU: RVC commander Kapustin alive, Russian operation to kill him failed
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has stated that the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), Denys Kapustin, is alive and that the Russian special services' operation to kill him has failed.
Russian army strikes Donetsk region nearly 1,600 times in 24 hours, one dead
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have struck the Donetsk region 1,593 times, damaging seven civilian objects.
Russian strikes on Kherson leave one killed, four injured over past day
In the Kherson region, over the past 24 hours, Russian attacks resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others.
Russians attack Lutsk with drones, fire breaks out in city
Lutsk was attacked by enemy strike UAVs, and a fire erupted in the city.
Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy facilities reach highest monthly level since start of war — Bloomberg
In December, Ukraine intensified its attacks on Russia's energy facilities, striking the largest number of targets since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Russia announces increased security measures on Crimean Bridge ahфead of the holidays
On the eve of the New Year holidays, Russia announced increased security measures on the Crimean Bridge.
31 December 2025
OP: In 2025, President focuses work with partners on achieving dignified peace for Ukraine
In 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky made about 60 visits abroad, received almost 100 heads of foreign states and governments in Ukraine, held 20 international video conferences, made over 230 phone calls with leaders of states and governments, and participated in almost 150 events in Ukraine.
Russian troops try to bypass Vovchansk to expand control zone — Defense Forces
In the city of Vovchansk, the situation is fairly stable; at the same time, Russian forces are attempting to bypass the city in order to expand their control zone.
Cyprus promises 'new approach' during EU Council presidency
Cyprus, which will assume the presidency of the European Union on January 1, 2026, promises to bring a "new approach" both to negotiations on Ukraine's accession and to other issues, chief among them defense and migration.
Trehubov: Enemy currently entrenched in Hrabovske in Sumy region
The enemy has so far entrenched itself in the village of Hrabovske in Sumy region, but the Defense Forces are doing everything possible to ensure that this does not last long.
European instructors to train Ukrainians for as long as necessary
German instructors, together with their European counterparts, have so far trained around 23,000 Ukrainian service members in Germany, out of a total of about 85,000 trained across the European Union, and they will continue providing training for as long as necessary.
Damaged elevator and spoiled grain: Russians strike food enterprise in Zlatopol
On the night of December 31, Russians attacked a food industry enterprise in Zlatopol (formerly Pervomaiskyi) in the Kharkiv region.
War costs Russia USD 550B— intelligence
Since the beginning of 2022, the war against Ukraine has cost Russian taxpayers an estimated $550 billion, which is equivalent to 24 annual federal budgets for higher education or 22 budgets for healthcare.
Military intelligence hit oil refinery, oil terminal in Tuapse — source
On the night of December 31, 2025, the Main Intelligence Directorate, together with the State Border Guard Service, attacked the Tuapse maritime oil terminal and the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region.