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No enemy warships in Ukrainian seas

There are no Russian warships deployed in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.

No Russian warships spotted off Crimea coast

There are no Russian warships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as of Saturday morning.

Ukraine insists on just peace based on UN Charter – Stefanchuk

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stressed that Ukraine insists on a just peace based on the UN Charter and territorial integrity.

Russian authorities exerting pressure on residents of occupied territories - HRW

The Russian authorities keep exerting pressure on residents of occupied territories of Ukraine, forcing them to obtain Russian passports through harassment, intimidation, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on access to social services, including health care.

Partisans locate Russian military boat division in Tarkhankut

An agent from the ATESH movement has located the position of a division of Russian military boats on Cape Tarkhankut in Crimea.

Crimes against environment: 24 criminal cases opened against Russian military in Kherson region

Since the onset of Russia’s large-scale invasion, 24 criminal cases have been initiated in Kherson region to address crimes committed by the Russian forces against the environment.

Partisans discover new occupants positions in Crimea: preparing fire points, EW systems

In temporarily occupied Crimea, agents of the ATESH movement have identified new defensive positions set up by the Russian forces near the settlement of Fedorivka. The occupiers are equipping these positions with electronic warfare (EW) systems and preparing fire points to counter UAVs.

Former Ukrainian prisoners tell UN about their detention in Russia

Three former prisoners of war, Valerii Horishnii, Nariman Dzhelial, and Maksym Butkevych, shared their experiences of being held in Russian prisons and called on members of the UN Security Council to take all possible measures to free illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in Russia.

Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria align actions on international response to Black Sea fuel oil pollution

Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria have agreed on coordinated steps at the ministerial level to engage with international institutions regarding a large-scale ecological disaster in the Black Sea caused by fuel oil pollution.

Trump may present start of settlement negotiations as victory - expert

The Trump team is demonstrating readiness to reach a compromise with Russia despite the lack of a clear strategy or realistic vision of ending the war in order to quickly launch negotiations, which Trump can pass off as his victory.

Ukraine Must Join NATO: The Surest Way to Deter Russian Aggression

When Vladimir Putin unleashed his forces on Ukraine in 2014 and then again in 2022, the Kremlin insisted it was acting to stave off an existential threat: NATO expansion. In truth, NATO is, and always has been, a defensive alliance—established in 1949 to contain the Soviet Union and, later, to deter potential aggression from the Russian Federation. 

UNSC at Arria meeting to discuss Russia's crimes against Ukrainian POWs

The UN Security Council will have on Monday an informal meeting under the Arria formula to discuss Russia's violations of international humanitarian law against Ukrainian prisoners of war and illegally held civilians.

Today marks Day of Ukrainian Political Prisoner

The Day of the Ukrainian Political Prisoner is observed on January 12.

Some 58 dolphins die following fuel oil spill in Black Sea

The number of dolphins that have died following the fuel oil spill from Russian tankers in the Kerch Strait has nearly doubled since January 5.

Two areas contaminated with oil from Russian tankers found in Zaporizhzhia region

Two areas contaminated with oil from Russian tankers, which sank in the Black Sea on December 15, have been found in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.

Russia attacked by drones overnight – flights suspended at airports in three cities

On the night of January 11, several regions of Russia were attacked by drones. Airports in Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, and Ulyanovsk temporarily suspended flights, while in Tambov region, drones crashed into apartment buildings.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025

CCD exposes Russia’s lies about alleged "intention of AFU" to cause environmental disaster in Sea of Azov

A representative of the occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia region, Yevhen Balytskyi, accused Ukraine's Defense Forces of attempting to “cause an environmental disaster in the Sea of Azov.”

Russians sinking "hedgehog"-type barriers in Kerch Strait – reports

In the Kerch Strait, the occupiers are sinking "hedgehog"-type barriers.

French MPs concerned over Macron's comments on Ukraine

French Socialist MPs are concerned by President Emmanuel Macron's statement, which called on Ukrainians to "hold realistic discussions on territorial issues" to resolve the conflict with Russia.

Black Sea update: no enemy warships off Crimea coast

No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov as of Wednesday morning.

Explaining: Trump’s election win confirmation in Congress, Russia’s environmental crime, Ukraine’s National Cashback program

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.

In occupied Crimea, 1,126 court cases filed against persons “discrediting Russian army”

A total of 1,126 cases have been filed with courts in temporarily occupied Crimea against individuals for allegedly “discrediting the Russian armed forces.”

Black Sea oil spill: 32 dolphins die so far

At least 32 dolphins died in the Black Sea due to fuel oil spill caused by an accident involving two Russian tankers in the stormy Kerch Strait.

Navy units destroy two Russian Pantsir in Kherson region

Units of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun systems “Pantsir” in the Kherson region.

Ukraine needs clear security guarantees for ceasefire - Zelensky

Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees that can prevent Russia from its aggression and occupation of Ukraine's territory.

Ukrainian partisans get hold of personal data of Russian servicemen from Tambov unit

A field agent working as part of the underground network set up by the pro-Ukrainian ATESH movement in Russia and occupied areas gathered personal data of Russian military service members from the 28th Aerospace Force Arsenal in Tambov region.

Fuel oil from Russian sunken tankers washed up on beach near Sevastopol

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, fuel oil pollution caused by the December accident of Russian oil tankers was found on the beaches of Lyubymivka and Orlivka, located west of Sevastopol.

Russia loses over half of barge barriers along Crimea Bridge over storms

During the season of autumn and winter storms, Russia lost almost half of the barge barriers installed to protect the Crimea Bridge from Ukrainian maritime drone attacks.

DIU showed destruction of Russian repeaters, EW equipment, vehicles by FPV drones

Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed communication repeaters, electronic warfare equipment and Russian equipment with aircraft-type FPV drones - Darts.