Indefinite freeze of Russian assets: European Union reveals details
The EU Council today decided to temporarily prohibit any transfer of the frozen assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to the aggressor state.
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Russian assets have to remain on EU soil – Mathernova praises Council's decision
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova stressed the importance of today's decision by the EU Council to immobilize Russian assets without a specific deadline, including because it may contribute to the adoption of a decision on a reparations loan for Ukraine.
Commander Shapovalov: three priorities for strengthening Ukraine’s Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces need to strengthen three key areas: personnel recruitment, training, and technology.
Journalists identify names of more than 155,000 Russian soldiers killed in war against Ukraine
Journalists have identified the names of 155,368 Russian soldiers who have been killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One-third of them were volunteers.
Russia's Central Bank sues Euroclear over frozen assets
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian clearing and settlement institution Euroclear over frozen Russian assets.
Stefanchuk meets with Pope at Vatican
The Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk had an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, during which they discussed strengthening international efforts to return Ukrainian children, prisoners of war, and civilian hostages.
DIU special forces destroy Russian An-26 aircraft and three radar stations in Crimea
Soldiers from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate's special forces unit “Prymary” destroyed a Russian An-26 transport aircraft, two 55Zh6M “Nebo-M” radar systems, and a 64N6E radar system in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
CCD: Russia spreads false claims about Ukraine allegedly preparing to detonate “dirty nuclear bomb”
Russian media are spreading statements by the Russian Ministry of Defense with fabricated accusations against Ukraine about alleged preparations to use weapons of mass destruction.
EU backs indefinite freeze of Russian assets
EU ambassadors have agreed to indefinitely freeze Russia’s sovereign assets, removing the main obstacle to providing Ukraine with a “reparations loan” worth €210 billion.
Updated US national security strategy changes a lot for Ukraine and Europe. It will be difficult, but not hopeless
Washington chooses isolation, harshly criticizes allies and seeks “strategic stability” with Moscow. What does this mean for Kyiv?
Poland requests that Google blur military sites in street maps
The Ministry of National Defence of Poland has appealed to Google to blur images of military and critical infrastructure in its applications.
11 December 2025
White House outlines condition for US participation in Europe meeting on Ukraine
The Trump administration may send a representative to a meeting in Europe this week only if there is a "real chance" of signing a peace agreement.
Security guarantees, PURL program, frozen Russian assets: Zelensky addresses Coalition of the Willing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his address to the Coalition of the Willing, called for ensuring security guarantees for Ukraine, strengthening cooperation under the PURL program, and moving forward as quickly as possible on the issue of using frozen Russian assets.
National Guard soldier killed, four injured in Kyiv explosions
A National Guard soldier was killed and four people were injured in two explosions in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district. The injured include another National Guard serviceman, a security guard, and two police officers. Prosecutors are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
Ukraine receives U.S. draft of security guarantees — Zelensky
Ukraine has received and will review a draft of security guarantees from the United States, adding its own proposals.
Russia may pull out of negotiations — Zelensky
Ukraine is doing everything possible to work constructively on the text of the peace agreement and defend its own interests, but unfortunately, the entire process could collapse for various reasons.
Ukraine submits updated version of peace plan to U.S. — Zelensky
Ukraine has submitted a revised peace plan to the United States, but it is not yet final.
Partner assistance sufficient to maintain international reserves at adequate level
The amount of international aid is currently sufficient to maintain adequate reserves and emission-free financing of the budget deficit, but uncertainty about its future parameters remains.
Spox Voloshyn: Huliaypole under control of Defense Forces
The situation in the south remains difficult, with 56 combat clashes recorded in the past 24 hours. At the same time, Huliaypole remains under the control of the Defense Forces, with the enemy being destroyed on the outskirts of the city.
First foundation-course groups may begin studies as early as January — Ministry of Education
The first groups of the foundation course may begin their studies as early as January 2026, with the state covering tuition for eligible applicants in specific categories.
NBU keeps key policy rate at 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has kept its key policy rate at 15.5%.
Merz not ruling out Ukraine talks in Berlin next week
The E3 group, which includes the UK, France and Germany, has proposed that U.S. President Donald Trump coordinate proposals on achieving peace in Ukraine in the coming days, and hopes that talks could take place early next week, possibly in Berlin.
Air defenses neutralize 83 drones, two Iskander missiles used in Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defenses neutralized 83 drones and two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles launched by Russia in an attack that began on the evening of December 10.
School bus colides in Dnipropetrovsk region: two dead, seven injured
In the Kamianske district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, a school bus collided with a Volkswagen Transporter. Two people were killed and seven others, including a child, were injured.
School bus colides in Dnipropetrovsk region: two dead, seven injured
In the Kamianske district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, a school bus collided with a Volkswagen Transporter. Two people were killed and seven others, including a child, were injured.
Ukrainian nuclear plants forced to reduce reactor output due to Russian attacks – IAEA
Russia's massive airstrikes last Saturday caused major disruptions to Ukraine's power system and to the external electricity supply of three nuclear power plants, forcing reductions in reactor output and temporary shutdowns of several units.
Russian strikes kill one person, injure eight in Kherson region over past day
In the Kherson region, over the course of the day, one person was killed and eight others were wounded as a result of Russian attacks.
Lubinets: children in TOT forced to join youth military organizations
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, said that invaders are forcing Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territories to participate in youth military organizations.
10 December 2025
Ukraine presents its draft resolution on Chornobyl to UNGA
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, presented to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) a draft resolution on international cooperation in studying, mitigating, and minimizing the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster, and urged states to vote in favor of the document.
SSU naval drones strike Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in Black Sea - source
Today, SSU Sea Baby marine drones struck the Dashan oil tanker, which belongs to the Russian Federation's “shadow fleet,” in the Black Sea.