Ukraine needs more funds than EU has allocated – Lithuanian president
The EU will revisit the issue of financing Ukraine if a newly agreed 90-billion-euro loan proves insufficient.
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Dronivka and Serebrianka in Donetsk region are not captured by enemy – military
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding positions within Dronivka and Serebrianka in the Donetsk region, as well as on adjacent lines.
War update: 52 clashes on front line, fighting is most intense in Kostiantynivka sector
Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 52 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest activity reported in the Kostiantynivka sector.
Zelensky thanks Polish people for help and sheltering Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking in Warsaw, expressed gratitude to the Polish people for their assistance during Russia's full-scale aggression and for providing shelter to many Ukrainians.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored vehicles near Pokrovsk
Near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine's Defense Forces carried out a special operation to destroy a large concentration of armored vehicles belonging to Russian invaders.
Ukrainian, British defense officials discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and the UK Chief of the Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, discussed Ukraine's needs for repelling enemy air attacks and a joint project to produce the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone.
Traffic accident involving judge under investigation in Kharkiv: Two children in intensive care unit
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have opened criminal proceedings over a traffic accident involving a district court judge of the Kharkiv region, who struck two teenage girls at a pedestrian crossing.
Putin claims Ukraine started war with support from Western countries
During his annual end-of-year press conference on Friday, December 19, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said he would not bear responsibility for the deaths of Ukrainians in 2026 if Russia were to reject a peace plan proposed by the United States.
Rescuers from 12 regions work in Odesa region after massive Russian attacks - Klymenko
Rescuers from 12 regions of Ukraine are working in the Odesa region after massive Russian attacks. More than 660 Points of Invincibility have been established in the region.
Zelensky on EU decision on loan for Ukraine: A signal to Russia that there is no point in continuing war
The European Union's decision to grant Ukraine an interest-free loan of EUR 90 billion is a signal to Russia that Ukraine will withstand the coming year.
SBU strikes third Russian oil production platform in Caspian Sea – source
Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Alpha Special Operations Center have struck a third Russian oil production platform in recent weeks on the Caspian Sea shelf, owned by Lukoil.
Maritime security and drone defense: Ukraine offers its expertise to Poland
Ukraine is offering Poland its expertise in drone defense, as well as cooperation on maritime security issues that take into account the realities of modern warfare.
Zelensky: Ukraine has intelligence on Oreshnik missile deployment in Belarus and share information with partners
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he knows where the Russian ballistic missile Oreshnik will be deployed in Belarus and that this information is being shared with partners.
Mathernova on €90 billion loan: Extremely favorable terms for Ukraine
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova praised the European Council's decision to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine through joint borrowing, which will help Ukraine remain sustainable over the next two years.
Zelensky in Warsaw: I hope this visit opens new chapter in relations with Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following talks with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, said that his visit today would open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.
Orbán: Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic decide not to join loan for Ukraine
Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic will not participate in financing Ukraine under the new European Union credit support mechanism agreed upon during the EU summit in Brussels.
Four people injured in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian strike
At least four people were injured as a result of an air strike on Zaporizhzhia on Friday.
Four people injured in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian strike
At least four people were injured as a result of an air strike on Zaporizhzhia on Friday.
About 85,000 consumers in Odesa left without heat due to Russian shelling
As a result of massive shelling of Odesa, about 85,000 subscribers remain without heat supply and 64,000 without electricity. Repair work is continuing at an accelerated pace.
SSU strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker for first time in neutral waters of Mediterranean Sea
The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out a new, unprecedented special operation, more than 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine's territory.
Australia delivers last batch of Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Australia has completed the transfer of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of its military aid package.
Fighting continues in southern part of Pokrovsk — military
In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces control the northern part of the city. Fighting is ongoing in the southern part.
Russia introduces total control over all mobile phones - CCD
The Russian authorities are preparing a new stage of tightening control over mobile communications – this time through the mandatory registration of mobile phones in a state database.
Russian army launches air strike on Zaporizhzhia
The Russians have launched an air strike on Zaporizhzhia. A building has been damaged, and a fire has broken out.
Repatriation efforts bring 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers back home
Ukraine has received the bodies of 1,003 fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kish Otaman Ivan Sirko repelled a Russian mechanized assault in Dnipropetrovsk Region, destroying five enemy vehicles and eliminating 35 invaders.
Russian attacks leave consumers without power in five regions, Ukrenergo repots
As of the morning of December 19, consumers in five regions of Ukraine were left without electricity as a result of Russian attacks.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Russians strike central Kherson, damaging residential buildings, critical infrastructure
Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery on Friday morning, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
U.S. Treasury lifts restrictions on some companies supplying sanctioned goods to Russia
The United States government has lifted restrictive measures against seven companies and two legal entities linked to Russia.