Ukraine has proved it has a trained army, this is main security guarantee – Romanian FM
Ukraine currently has one of the best and most well-trained armies in the world, and this is its main security guarantee.
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Approximately 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, city's liberation proceeds cautiously — Defense Forces
The liberation of Kupiansk is proceeding cautiously to prevent civilian casualties and minimize military losses.
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and eight regions, hits thermal power plant in Belgorod
Russia reports drone attacks on Moscow and at least eight other regions, with Belgorod claiming that a thermal power plant has been hit.
Russia adapts Soviet R-60 missile for Geranium to destroy Ukrainian helicopters and aircraft
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released details of a new modification of the Russian UAV “Geranium-2,” equipped with an R-60 air-to-surface missile.
Hennadiy Shapovalov, Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander
The Ukrainian army of the future will be an army that each of our strategic partners would want to have among its allies
14 December 2025
Russian attempted quad bike breakthrough thwarted by Ukrainian forces in Donetsk region
Ukrainian warriors repelled an attempt by Russian invaders to break through on motorcycles and quad bikes toward the village of Hryshyne in Donetsk region.
War update: 148 clashes on frontline, Russia’s main efforts focused on Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 148 combat engagements on the frontline, nearly half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
UNGA to vote on resolution addressing human rights violations in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly will vote on an updated draft resolution on human rights violations in Ukraine’s territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Yugoslavia experience shows international justice is inevitable – Le Monde journalist
Skepticism toward international justice during wartime is common, but the experience of Yugoslavia shows that the sense of impunity eventually fades. All the more so in Ukraine, where the idea of justice and accountability for war crimes is already seen as a necessary condition for future peace.
Hanukkah menorah lit on Kyiv's Independence Square
In Kyiv, the first candle of the Hanukkah menorah was lit on Independence Square.
Zelensky, Nawrocki to discuss security, economy, history in Warsaw – Polish president's office
The Polish presidential office has confirmed an invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Warsaw on December 19. During the talks, Zelensky and his Polish counterpart Karol Nawrocki will discuss security, the economy, and history.
Zelensky says he will agree to visit Poland on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he will agree to a visit to Poland on Friday, December 19.
Ukrainian forces destroy two high-value radar systems in Crimea
On December 13, the Prymary (Ghosts) unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) destroyed two high-value radar systems belonging to Russian invaders in temporarily occupied Crimea.
“Counter-sabotage” drills in Simferopol mask mass surveillance of civilians – NRC
In Simferopol, under the pretext of “countering the infiltration of sabotage groups,” security forces are legalizing interference in the lives of civilians and practicing filtration measures.
Border guards say Ukrainian attempted to smuggle ancient Greek coins to Bulgaria
A Ukrainian citizen attempted to take ancient Greek coins, minted approximately in the 4th-2nd centuries BC, out of Ukraine to Bulgaria.
13 December 2025
Starmer, von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed a U.S.-led peace plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as the use of frozen Russian assets.
After massive Russian strike, town of Artsyz in Odesa region faces prolonged blackout
The town of Artsyz in Ukraine’s Odesa region may remain without electricity for up to a week due to a massive Russian attack.
Syrskyi: daily clashes at front reach 300, highest since war begins
The operational situation remains difficult, with the enemy conducting offensive actions along virtually the entire line of contact.
Northern part of Pokrovsk under control of Ukrainian forces – military
The northern part of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russia plans to modernize and increase serial production of Oreshnik missiles – FISU Head
Russia plans to increase the serial production of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile and is considering options for its modernization to enhance the destructive potential of its warhead.
Air Defense Forces destroy 417 Russian drones, four Iskander-K missiles, and nine Kalibr missiles
Air Defense Forces destroyed 417 Russian drones, four Iskander-K cruise missiles, and nine Kalibr missiles.
Russia launches combined strikes on five regions of Ukraine, damaging energy and port infrastructure
On December 13, Russian invaders carried out combined drone and missile strikes on five regions of Ukraine.
Two districts of Mykolaiv region are without power, three people injured due to Russian strikes
In the Mykolaiv region, settlements in the Bashtanka and Mykolaiv districts were left without power overnight, and there are casualties in Mykolaiv.
Russia deploys Oreshnik missile in Belarus with Europe in its sights — FISU Head
Russia is deploying the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in Belarus, with Europe as its intended target.
Russians redeploy additional reserves to Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration — Syrskyi
Russian forces are redeploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration.
In Kirovohrad region, 19 settlements are left without electricity after Russian shelling
As a result of Russian rocket and drone shelling, 19 settlements in the Kirovohrad region were left without electricity.
Mariupol resident sentenced to 18 years for alleged “state treason” in Russia
A resident of Mariupol has been sentenced in the Russian Federation to 18 years in a strict-regime penal colony on fabricated “state treason” charges, despite the absence of any independent investigation.
13-year-old child hidden by his father evacuated from Kupiansk
A 13-year-old boy and his father have been evacuated from Kupiansk, where active hostilities continue. Their home has been destroyed.
43 underground schools being built in Kharkiv region - Zelenska
In the Kharkiv region, 43 underground schools are being built, financed as part of the comprehensive “Offline School” policy, of which five projects are being implemented with the support of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Ukraine’s real GDP growth accelerates – Ministry of Economy
In November 2025, Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 5.3%, compared with 2.3% in October. The main drivers were agriculture, domestic trade, construction, and manufacturing.