Pope Leo calls for peace and prayers for Ukraine in Christmas address
In his Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV greeted people around the world, wishing peace to all who are suffering from war and calling for prayers for the Ukrainian people.
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General Staff confirms strikes on Temryuk seaport, Maikop airbase in Russia
On the night of December 25, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck infrastructure at the Temryuk seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and a military airfield near the city of Maikop.
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk – Trehubov
Only several dozen Russian troops remain in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. They have been left without full logistical support, and the Russian side has effectively acknowledged the failure of attempts to hold the city.
Von der Leyen dedicates part of her Christmas message to Ukraine
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Europeans on Christmas, dedicating part of her address to Ukraine.
Budanov visits forward positions of HUR special forces in Zaporizhzhia region
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, arrived at forward positions to meet fighters of the Tymur Special Unit in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Budanov visits forward positions of HUR special forces in Zaporizhzhia region
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, arrived at forward positions to meet fighters of the Tymur Special Unit in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Part of Odesa without electricity and water due to accident
On the morning of December 25, part of Odesa and the Odesa region were left without electricity. Because of this, some areas of the city experienced water shortages.
Ukraine’s UN Envoy urges Europe to cut aid to states undermining Ukraine at UN
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk believes that Ukraine’s partners should put pressure on countries of the Global South that fail to support Ukrainian resolutions at the UN General Assembly.
About 4,000 people refuse evacuation from Sumy border areas, regional authorities say
The security situation near the Sumy region border remains unpredictable, potentially complicating the evacuation of civilians.
Illegally 'earned' UAH 17M: case of former Logistics Forces official sent to court
The case of a former head of one of the Logistics Forces directorates of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, exposed for illegal enrichment of more than UAH 17 million, has been referred to court.
Russian attack damages Alley of Heroes and cemetery in Cherkasy, one casualty reported
In Cherkasy, the Alley of Heroes and the city cemetery were damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack on Wednesday, December 24.
24 December 2025
Melnyk: UN must return to its roots and focus on ending wars
The UN was created primarily to maintain international peace and security and to find real ways to stop aggression, not just to condemn it verbally, according to Ukraine's Permanent Representative Andriy Melnyk.
Mayor: Russian troops strike critical infrastructure in Kharkiv throughout day
Russian troops have been attacking critical infrastructure facilities that provide Kharkiv residents with heat, hot and cold water supply all day long.
Over 30% of Ukrainians would vote for Zelensky in presidential election
If presidential election was held in the near future and President Volodymyr Zelensky ran, 30.6% of Ukrainians said they would vote for him. Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, comes in second with 29.6% support.
Damage reported as Russians strike Trostianets with missile
Russian forces hit the town of Trostianets in the Sumy region with a missile, causing damage.
Zelensky’s Christmas message to Ukrainians: Russia can’t occupy our unity
President Volodymyr Zelensky has greeted Ukrainians on Christmas Eve, saying that Ukraine is marking Christmas in a difficult time. Yet despite all the suffering brought by Russia, it is not capable of occupying what matters most – Ukraine’s unity.
Intelligence shows special operation footage of troops deployment to Pokrovsk
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has released footage of a combat operation carried out in November by its Black Winter Group unit on the Pokrovsk front.
Intelligence shows special operation footage of troops deployment to Pokrovsk
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has released footage of a combat operation carried out in November by its Black Winter Group unit on the Pokrovsk front.
Chinese satellite imaging of Ukraine links with Russian strikes on energy facilities - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a link has been observed between Chinese satellites imaging Ukrainian territory and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure facilities.
Enemy entrenches itself in southern part of Hrabovske, Sumy region – military
Russian forces have entrenched themselves in the southern part of the border settlement of Hrabovske in the Sumy region, but made no further advance.
UAF destroys Russian assault groups in Vilcha, Kharkiv region
Soldiers of the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated small Russian assault groups that had infiltrated the village of Vilcha in the Vovchansk urban community of Kharkiv region.
Ukraine at UN: an Impressive Year-End Outcome with Three Kyiv-Sponsored Resolutions adopted in Just Two Weeks
They are united by the formal documentation of Russian aggression in official UN instruments and by sustaining international attention on the war.
General Staff confirms destruction of synthetic rubber factory and several key facilities in Russia
The defense forces struck the facilities of the Yefremov Synthetic Rubber Plant in the Tula region of the Russian Federation, which specializes in the production of components for plastic explosives and solid rocket fuel, as well as storage and maintenance facilities for unmanned boats in the Myrnyi area of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
DIU sources reveal details of Moscow liquidation of police officers who tortured Ukrainian prisoners
On the night of December 24, two Russian Interior Ministry officers who had participated in the war against Ukraine and tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed on Yeletska Street in Moscow.
Russian troops attack TPP near Kharkiv: One person killed, 11 wounded
One person was killed and 11 wounded as a result of a strike on a thermal power plant in the Kharkiv region.
Draft peace agreement: Zelensky outlines 20 points and reveals details
President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of a 20-point draft framework document between Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and Europe aimed at ending the war.
Chornobyl NPP shelter may not withstand second Russian strike – director
The shelter over the destroyed reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was damaged in a Russian attack earlier this year and may not withstand a second strike.
Russian strike leaves one killed, five injured in Kherson region over past day
Over the past day in the Kherson region, as a result of Russian aggression, one person was killed and five others were injured.
23 December 2025
Ukrainian assault unit deploys Abrams tank in combat for first time
Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “Skelia” of the Ukrainian Ground Forces have used an Abrams tank in a combat operation for the first time.
Zelensky calls for more pressure on Russia should it sabotage peace efforts
Ukraine is actively working with the United States on peace efforts. The main priority is ensuring that Russia does not sabotage this diplomacy. If it does, additional pressure on Russia will be necessary.