Air strike on Zaporizhzhia: number of injured climbs to 30
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured from the Russian air strike has increased to 30, five of whom are children. Emergency rescue operations have been completed.
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Putin's response to Christmas truce proposal is cynical — Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's reaction to the proposal to establish a ceasefire at least for the Christmas holidays was cynical and cruel.
Sybiha: Russia's budget in red, time to tighten sanctions
Russia is experiencing a record budget deficit and sliding into recession, making now the right moment to increase sanctions pressure to economically force the Kremlin to end the war.
Europe should take threat from Belarus seriously – German MP
European countries should not underestimate the danger that may arise from Belarus. However, media reports of a vast number of Russian troops in the country do not correspond to reality.
War update: 87 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk direction remains most active
Since the beginning of the day, 87 combat engagements have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders. Fighting is currently ongoing in six directions, with the enemy showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk direction.
Two people killed in Kherson region due to Russian drone attacks
Russian drones killed two people in the Kherson region: a 57-year-old man died in the village of Darivka, and the identity of a civilian killed in Kherson is still being established.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to 29, including children
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of people injured in a daytime Russian airstrike has risen to 29.
1,500 Russian assault troops arrive in the Sloviansk sector – military
In the Sloviansk sector, the arrival of around 1,500 Russian military personnel has been recorded; they are planned to be used to intensify assault operations.
Tankers carrying Russian oil rejected by India idle off China's coast – Bloomberg
A fleet of tankers loaded with Russia's Urals crude has gathered off China's eastern coast after India—the largest buyer of the grade—curbed purchases due to Western sanctions.
Russian guided aerial bomb strikes: woman and her child injured, leaving school in Kushuhum
Today, the enemy struck Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region with aerial bombs. One of them hit the school grounds. A woman and her child were injured as they were leaving school.
Russian guided aerial bomb strikes: woman and her child injured, leaving school in Kushuhum
Today, the enemy struck Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia region with aerial bombs. One of them hit the school grounds. A woman and her child were injured as they were leaving school.
European Parliament backs creation of 'military Schengen'
Members of the European Parliament have called for the swift creation of a "military Schengen"—the removal of internal borders for the movement of troops and equipment across the EU—and for the modernization of railways, roads, tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure, especially on the bloc's eastern flank.
Russia claims 'special military operation' participants cannot be prisoners of war – Lubinets
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets said that Russia has raised claims that it did not declare war on Ukraine but is conducting a so-called "special military operation" (SVO), and therefore all those fighting within it allegedly cannot be considered prisoners of war.
Massive Russian attack on energy sector: State-level emergency declared in Odesa region
The emergency situation that arose after a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region has officially been recognized as a state-level emergency.
Parliament adopts law on social guarantees for foreigners serving in Ukraine's Armed Forces
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a law regulating the legal status and medical support of servicemembers who are foreigners or stateless persons.
Ukrainian maritime drones strip Russian fleet of any sense of security – Austrian expert
Ukraine’s successes in naval warfare often remain overlooked, even though it is precisely the innovative use of surface and underwater drones that has forced the Russian fleet to retreat to ports, where it still is not safe.
Italy will not abandon Ukraine at 'most delicate moment' in recent years – Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said it is important to continue exerting pressure on Russia in order to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine urges African countries to counter Russian schemes to recruit young people for war
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry warned about illegal Russian programs to recruit young people in Africa to take part in the war against Ukraine and called on African governments and media to take decisive countermeasures.
High-rise building hit: In Zaporizhzhia, number of wounded climbs to 26, more than 130 apartments damaged
As a result of an air strike on Zaporizhzhia, which took place over an hour ago, more than 130 apartments in one of the high-rise buildings have been damaged. The number of wounded is growing.
Claims Commission may issue first decisions in late 2026 – Mudra
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Mudra has said that 2026 should become the year of the practical launch of the International Claims Commission, with its first decisions expected in late 2026 or early 2027.
Parliament obliges ministers to report before resignation
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law aimed at improving the procedure for appointing and dismissing members of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Von der Leyen: We have to decide on financing Ukraine at this European Council
Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027 amount to about EUR 137 billion, of which the European Union must provide EUR 90 billion, and a respective decision must be taken at the upcoming European Council summit.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia and surrounding area three times, people could be trapped under rubble
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding area three times on Wednesday.
Defense Forces eliminate Russian assault groups that infiltrated Siversk due to adverse weather
Ukrainian defenders are eliminating Russian assault groups that managed to infiltrate the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region amid unfavorable weather conditions.
CinC Syrskyi: Russia has expanded its force to 710,000 for strategic offensive operation
Russia has increased the size of its military grouping to about 710,000 troops to conduct a strategic offensive operation.
33,000 homes are still without power, energy workers restore electricity to nearly 584,000 households in Odesa region
Energy workers have restored electricity supply to nearly 583,700 customers in the Odesa region following the massive attack on December 13.
Russian forces hit apartment building in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces have just attacked Zaporizhzhia, with a strike hitting an apartment building.
US prepares new sanctions on Russia if Putin rejects peace deal – Bloomberg
The US Treasury is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow if Russian leader Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine.
Russian army loses 1,730 troops, six tanks, 33 artillery systems over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to December 17, 2025 amount to approximately 1,192,350 personnel, including 1,730 in the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attack damages transport infrastructure in Odesa region
Russian forces attacked civilian facilities in the Odesa region using strike drones, damaging a transport infrastructure facility.