Ukrainian literature festival to be held in Tokyo for first time
A Ukrainian literature festival titled “Voices from Ukraine” will take place in the Japanese capital on December 12–14 for the first time.
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07 December 2025
Capital of Romania can be led by far-right mayor
Mayoral elections are taking place in Bucharest today, which could bring a representative of far-right forces to power.
War update: 139 clashes, with enemy making 46 attempts to break through Ukrainian defense in Pokrovsk direction
On the front, there were 139 combat clashes, with the enemy making 46 attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense in the Pokrovsk direction, losing nearly 90 soldiers in the process.
Zelensky thanks Italian PM for supporting Ukraine's energy infrastructure
During a phone call with Meloni, Zelensky expressed his gratitude for Italy's assistance.
Russia destroys logistical complex of pharmaceutical distributor BaDM in Dnipro
On the night of December 6, Russian invaders destroyed in Dnipro the distribution center of BaDM, one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in Ukraine.
Italy to provide Ukraine with additional generators – Meloni
Italy will send Ukraine emergency energy assistance following another series of Russian strikes on the country's civilian infrastructure.
Hungary, Slovakia to challenge EU regulation on banning import of Russian oil and gas
Hungary and, likely, Slovakia will challenge in the European Court the EU plan to ban the import of Russian gas and oil.
Number of fatalities due to Russian attacks in Kharkiv region has risen to four
Four people were killed in the Kharkiv region as a result of enemy attacks.
Russian army carries out over 30 attacks on three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops carried out more than 30 attacks on three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, with no casualties.
Four people injured in Sumy region in enemy attacks
A man and a 12-year-old child were injured in the Sumy community due to attacks by Russian drones.
AFU develop alternative logistics routes in case of damage to Pechenizka dam - military officials
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed alternative logistics routes in case of damage to the Pechenizka Dam in the Kharkiv region by Russian invaders and are ready to restore the crossing as soon as possible.
Number of people killed in Russian attacks in Kharkiv region rises to three, ten injured
Three people were killed and ten injured in the Kharkiv region as a result of enemy attacks.
Poland requests Interpol to search for two Ukrainians suspected of sabotage
Poland has submitted a request to Interpol to search for and detain, under Interpol red notices, two Ukrainian citizens suspected of sabotage on the railway – Oleksandr Kononov and Yevhen Ivanov.
Interior Ministry of Benin foils attempted coup
Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said that an attempted coup organized by a group of soldiers had been thwarted.
Latvian MFA displays banner in support of Ukraine
For Ukraine's Armed Forces Day, Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs displayed a banner in support of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty in front of its building.
Europe and U.S. share responsibility in supporting lasting peace – EU spox
Both the European Union and the United States of America share responsibility for maintaining peace.
Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia district, two people injured
Russian forces have attacked the Zaporizhzhia district again. This is already the second strike on Sunday.
Kallas avoids criticizing Trump's security strategy – Politico
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas downplays the significance of the Trump administration's recent harsh assessment of Europe, even suggesting that some of its critical remarks may be true.
Russians shell Kharkiv region, two killed, seven injured
Two people were killed and another seven were wounded in shelling carried out by Russian forces in the Kupiansk and Chuhuiv districts of the Kharkiv region.
Czech President does not rule out shooting down Russian aircraft if airspace violations continue
President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel does not rule out that if Russia continues to violate European airspace, countries may begin shooting down Russian drones or aircraft.
Russian army launches air strike on Orikhiv, woman injured
The enemy launched an air strike on Orikhiv. A house was destroyed, and its owner was injured.
Mobilization issues do not justify attacks on recruitment center servicemen – ombudsperson
Ukraine is currently facing problems with mobilization, and a considerable number of mistakes have already been made in this process, but this does not justify attacks on personnel of military recruitment centers.
Russians strike Pechenihy Reservoir dam in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have struck the Pechenihy Reservoir dam in the Kharkiv region.
Defense Forces сlear urban areas of Pokrovsk from Russian forces
The Defense Forces are conducting search-and-assault operations and eliminating enemy forces in the urban areas of Pokrovsk.
Nobel laureate Matviichuk urges Germany to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles
Human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who advocates for Ukraine on the international stage, Oleksandra Matviichuk, has called on Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles and to take a more decisive stance against Russia.
Russian troops strike Zaporizhzhia region again
The Russian army has launched another attack on the Zaporizhzhia region—this is the second such attack in a day.
Russia launches more than 1,600 drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 70 missiles at Ukraine in one week
This week, Russia launched more than 1,600 combat drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nearly 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine.
Russians strike energy facilities in Poltava and Chernihiv regions
Russians struck energy infrastructure facilities in the Poltava region, particularly in the city of Kremenchuk, and the Chernihiv region last night.
China edges Russia out of Mongolian exports — intelligence
China is consolidating its position as Mongolia’s key economic partner, rapidly expanding purchases of Mongolian coal and financing new logistics routes that deepen Ulaanbaatar’s dependence on its southern neighbor while simultaneously reducing Russia’s role in regional trade.
Enemies strike Zaporizhzhia region, explosions heard in regional center
During the air raid alert, the enemy launched three strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region.