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16 December 2025
UDCG meeting outcome: Ukraine to receive defense assistance from 15 countries
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced new important commitments by partners to support Ukraine's defense.
Ischinger: Diplomatic path is possible, but only with pressure on Russia
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not begin peace negotiations as long as he believes he can achieve his goals by military means, but a diplomatic path to peace is possible.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, causing damage
Russian invaders carried out attacks on the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging civilian facilities.
Zelensky meets with King of Netherlands
President Volodymyr Zelensky held an audience with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.
European parliament agrees to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament agreed at a plenary session in Strasbourg to accelerate the procedure for granting Ukraine a reparations loan from the EU.
Russian military present on vessels of Russia's shadow fleet – Swedish Navy
Russian military personnel are present on board some vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.
Zelensky: Ukraine and partners considering several blocks of security guarantees
As of today, Ukraine and its international partners are considering several security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelensky: next round of Ukrainian-American negotiations may take place in US over weekend
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the next round of Ukrainian-American talks will take place in the US after the Americans consult with the Russians. According to him, this could happen as early as this weekend.
Wolfgang Ischinger, German diplomat
We are entering new strategic reality
Subsoil agreement with U.S.: Ministry of Economy approves new documents on subsoil use conditions
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved a new version of the model agreements on subsoil use conditions within the framework of U.S.–Ukraine arrangements.
Sybiha lists five reasons why reparations credit decision is needed this week
The decision to fully use frozen Russian assets is urgent, fair, and strategically necessary; it will strengthen Europe, support Ukraine, and change Russia's calculations.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 3.5B to support Ukraine next year - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for financial support, which will reach EUR 3.5 billion next year, as well as for the provision of weapons, air defense systems, and contributions to the PURL initiative.
Conference on establishing International Claims Commission begins in The Hague
A conference on establishing an International Claims Commission has begun in The Hague, with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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.
Zelensky addresses Dutch Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Dutch Parliament.
Fraudulent call center uncovered in Dnipro: nearly 100 operators involved
The Department for Combating Transborder Crime of the Eastern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, together with prosecutors in Dnipro, uncovered and shut down a large-scale fraudulent call center operating in the city.
15 December 2025
Ukraine transports 162M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor, including nearly 100M tonnes of grain
Since the launch of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, more than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been handled, including over 98 million tonnes of grain, with nearly 7,000 vessels passing through the route.
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.
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.
Zelensky: every power plant in Ukraine has been affected by Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for many months, the main target of Russian strike drones and missiles has been the energy sector, and now there is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by the strikes.
Umerov: Ukraine and US may reach agreement by end of day bringing peace closer
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov noted that there has been significant progress in negotiations between Ukraine and the United States on ways to achieve peace.
Ukrainian naval drones hit Russian submarine carrying Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk
In the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, Sub Sea Baby underwater drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the first time in history struck a Russian Project 636.3 Varshavyanka class submarine (NATO designation: Kilo). As a result of the explosion, the submarine sustained critical damage and is effectively out of service.
Ukrainian naval drones hit Russian submarine carrying Kalibr missiles in Novorossiysk
In the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, Sub Sea Baby underwater drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the first time in history struck a Russian Project 636.3 Varshavyanka class submarine (NATO designation: Kilo). As a result of the explosion, the submarine sustained critical damage and is effectively out of service.
Lithuania to build military training ground in Suwałki Gap area
The State Defense Council of Lithuania has decided to establish the Kapčiamiestis brigade-sized training ground in the Lazdijai municipality, near the borders with Poland and Belarus.
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.
Poland’s Foreign Ministry comments on Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Warsaw
The forthcoming visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Warsaw is a positive step. In addition to a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, talks are also planned with Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk.
Russian forces may increase activity in Orikhiv sector – Voloshyn
After regrouping, Russian forces may intensify assault operations in the Orikhiv sector, attempting to move as close as possible to the city of Orikhiv.