Critical infrastructure damaged in Odesa due to Russia’s nighttime attacks
In Odesa, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged as a result of two nighttime enemy attacks, leaving part of one of the city’s districts without electricity.
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“Share the Light” installation unveiled at Kyiv’s Central Railway Station
A light art installation titled “Share the Light” has been unveiled on the façade of Kyiv’s Central Railway Station.
China sets record for gold imports from Russia in November – media
In November 2025, China purchased gold from Russia worth a record $961 million, marking the largest deal in the history of bilateral trade in the precious metal.
South Korea, Russia hold talks on DPRK’s nuclear program – media
Authorized delegations from South Korea and Russia recently held closed-door talks in Moscow on North Korea’s nuclear program and other pressing regional security issues.
Occupiers begin selling tickets at Mariupol Drama Theater, site of mass killing of civilians
Russian occupiers have begun selling tickets for performances at the Mariupol Drama Theater, the site of the mass killing of civilians.
21 December 2025
Negotiating teams align their positions, agree on sequence of steps regarding security guarantee agreements in Florida– Umerov
At a meeting in the U.S.–Ukraine format, the parties worked through a 20-point plan; aligned positions on a multilateral framework agreement on security guarantees and on a bilateral security guarantees agreement from the United States; and continued work on an economic development plan.
Rutte outlines three levels of security guarantees for Ukraine
The main goal of security guarantees for Ukraine is to ensure that it never again becomes a victim of an attack.
Russian shelling leaves two wounded in Dnipropetrovsk region
On Sunday, in the Nikopol district, a man and a woman were wounded as a result of Russian shelling.
Zelensky hails EUR 90B EU package as “financial security guarantee” for Ukraine
The decision by European Union leaders to support Ukraine with €90 billion is a financial security guarantee for everyone in Ukraine.
Expert: Russia uses ‘religious persecution’ claims to undermine support for Ukraine in U.S.
Russia is actively spreading false narratives in the United States about the religious situation in Ukraine, attempting to maintain influence over some Orthodox Ukrainians, portray Ukraine as hostile to American values, and weaken Congressional support.
Belarus building major ammunition plant with Russian and Chinese support – BELPOL
Belarus is implementing a large-scale, classified state project to establish full-cycle production of artillery and rocket ammunition that could directly supply the Russian army in its war against Ukraine.
Hourly power outage schedules to be implemented in most regions of Ukraine on Monday
In most regions of Ukraine on Monday, December 22, hourly electricity outage schedules will be in effect for residential consumers, while industrial users will face power consumption restrictions.
Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers names Germany and Denmark as “main pillars” of cooperation
Foreign defense companies, for which the experience of potential partners is very important, are very cautious about starting cooperation with Ukrainian arms manufacturers, but steps towards each other are yielding good results.
Ukraine demands immediate return of people taken by Russians from Sumy region – Lubinets
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has appealed to Russia's ombudsperson Tatyana Moskalkova, demanding information on the whereabouts of residents of the village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region who were forcibly taken to the territory of the Russian Federation by the occupiers.
Russian forces breach Sumy region border, forcibly deport civilians to Russia
As a result of a rapid advance by Russian invading forces in Sumy region, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces withdrew from several positions near the village of Hrabovske. Stabilization operations are currently underway, along with measures to detect and eliminate enemy personnel.
Ukraine’s trade with Germany could reach record EUR 12B in 2025, expert says
During the war years, trade between Ukraine and Germany has grown rapidly, but after the war ends, the balance will need to be adjusted by increasing Ukrainian exports.
Medical services fully operational in southern Odesa region, authorities say
Healthcare facilities in southern Odesa region continue to operate normally.
Partisans carry out sabotage on railway near Rostov-on-Don in Russia
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement set fire to relay cabinets at a railway hub in the Russian town of Bataysk, through which supplies are delivered to enemy groupings on all southern axes.
European Council conclusions on Ukraine: funding, strengthening defense, sanctions against Russia
Solution found, frozen Russian assets will remain frozen
Occupiers carry out 514 strikes on 24 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours, one person killed
Over the past 24 hours, the occupiers have launched 514 strikes on 24 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring four.
Dutch government plans to ban face coverings during demonstrations
The Dutch government has prepared a bill on a nationwide ban on wearing clothing that covers the face during demonstrations.
Rubio believes US can cooperate with Japan, China despite tensions between them
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States can maintain close ties with Japan and continue productive cooperation with China, even amid growing tensions between Asia's two largest economies.
20 December 2025
Only Ukrainian citizens allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via two border crossings
Currently, only Ukrainian citizens are allowed to leave Moldova toward Odesa via the Palanca – Maiaky – Udobne and Tudora border crossing points. An additional requirement is that vehicles must weigh no more than seven tons.
Zelensky: Ukraine cannot maintain 800,000-strong Armed Forces on its own
Ukraine does not have sufficient financial resources to independently maintain Armed Forces of 800,000 personnel, which is why Kyiv views partner funding as part of its security guarantees.
Zelensky says any territorial compromise must be based on current battle line
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a possible compromise for Ukraine on territorial issues would be agreeing to stop along the current contact line.
Russian strike on bridge in Odesa region: transport links across Dniester partially restored
It is now possible to cross the Dniester River by car, minibus, and small truck; in the near future, conditions for travel along regular routes will also be improved.
NATO notes positive signs regarding continuation of Czech aid to Ukraine
A senior NATO official expressed cautious optimism that the Czech Republic may continue its initiative to supply large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine from global manufacturers, despite the recent change of government in Prague.
Russia wants to drain Europe's resources with its sabotage actions – AP
Recently, Russia has carried out at least 145 incidents that, according to Western officials, are part of a campaign of destabilization in Europe orchestrated by Russia.
Sybiha responds to Orban over his statement on Russia's war against Ukraine
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who expressed doubt that it was Russia that carried out the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Central Asia – Center gas pipeline sabotaged in Russia, DIU reports
In Russia’s Volgograd region, the main gas pipeline Central Asia – Center went out of operation due to a suspected explosion.