Russians attack southern Odesa region with drones, civilian facilities damaged
In the southern part of the Odesa region, today's attack by Russian strike drones damaged civilian and transport infrastructure.
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Russia's military budget has nearly quadrupled compared to 2021 – intelligence
Russia's military budget has increased almost fourfold compared to 2021, consuming resources needed for long-term economic growth.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, causing damage
Russian invaders carried out attacks on the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, damaging civilian facilities.
Zelensky meets with King of Netherlands
President Volodymyr Zelensky held an audience with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.
Finland, Poland to lead initiatives to protect NATO's eastern flank from Russia
Finland and Poland will lead efforts to strengthen the protection of the EU's and NATO's eastern flank through the initiative to counter Russia's aggressive intentions, the "Eastern Flank Watch".
SOF hits Uragan MLRS, Russian troop concentration site in Donetsk region
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system and Russian personnel in the Donetsk region.
European parliament agrees to fast-track reparations loan for Ukraine
On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament agreed at a plenary session in Strasbourg to accelerate the procedure for granting Ukraine a reparations loan from the EU.
About 60 citizens return to Ukraine from Russia and occupied territories – Lubinets
Sixty Ukrainian citizens have been returned to Ukraine from Russia and temporarily occupied territories.
Russia's shadow fleet poses direct threat to European countries – Tusk
Russia's shadow fleet is not only a means of financing its aggression, but also a direct threat to European countries, given signals that drones have been launched from these vessels.
Russian military present on vessels of Russia's shadow fleet – Swedish Navy
Russian military personnel are present on board some vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.
Zelensky: some countries in Coalition of Willing ready to provide support on ground
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that some countries from the Coalition of the Willing are ready to provide Ukraine with “ground support.” At the same time, he emphasized that he would not disclose any details.
War update: 167 clashes reported on front lines, nearly one-third of battles occur in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 167 combat engagements have been recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy has launched more than fifty attacks on the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing increased activity in the Huliaipole, Kupiansk, Lyman, and Oleksandrohrad sectors.
Zelensky: Ukraine and partners considering several blocks of security guarantees
As of today, Ukraine and its international partners are considering several security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelensky: Putin wants to use every meter of Ukraine’s territory as argument in negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is now trying to use every meter of Ukrainian land as an argument in negotiations, so he does not count losses on the front lines.
Zelensky: next round of Ukrainian-American negotiations may take place in US over weekend
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the next round of Ukrainian-American talks will take place in the US after the Americans consult with the Russians. According to him, this could happen as early as this weekend.
Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Vovchanski Khutory
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled an attempt by Russian invaders to break through on motorcycles and quad bikes toward Vovchanski Khutory in the Kharkiv region.
Wolfgang Ischinger, German diplomat
We are entering new strategic reality
Subsoil agreement with U.S.: Ministry of Economy approves new documents on subsoil use conditions
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved a new version of the model agreements on subsoil use conditions within the framework of U.S.–Ukraine arrangements.
Sybiha lists five reasons why reparations credit decision is needed this week
The decision to fully use frozen Russian assets is urgent, fair, and strategically necessary; it will strengthen Europe, support Ukraine, and change Russia's calculations.
Russians lose about 30,000 soldiers each month - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russians lose about 30,000 people killed every month, but Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not care because he believes only in power and money.
Moldova to return Lukoil fuel terminal at Chișinău Airport to state ownership
The Moldovan authorities will return to state ownership the assets of Lukoil located on the premises of Chișinău International Airport within 20 days, due to the company’s failure to meet the requirements for selling its assets.
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, injury toll rises to four
The number of people injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to four.
UK preparing troops to deploy in Ukraine after peace set - Healey
The UK government is providing funding to the country's troops to ensure preparedness for future deployment in Ukraine after the peace is established as part of security guarantees to the country.
Zelensky, Sandu discuss shared path to EU membership
Further progress by Ukraine and Moldova on the path to membership in the European Union should be simultaneous and closely coordinated.
FirePoint CTO: We can scale up production if funding is available
With sufficient funding, Ukrainian arms manufacturers — including the defense company Fire Point, which produces the long-range Flamingo missiles — are capable of scaling up production. However, partners need to place greater trust in young Ukrainian companies that currently have the most relevant experience in this field.
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia: Injury toll rises to four
The number of people injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has increased to four.
Zelensky addresses Dutch Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Dutch Parliament.
After December 13 attack, 288,000 users in Odesa region remain without power
In the Odesa region, following the Russian attack on December 13, 288.2 thousand households remain without electricity.
Russians attempt to break through northwest of Pokrovsk – military
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces show the greatest activity on the western outskirts of the city. In particular, the enemy is attempting to break through toward Hryshyne, northwest of Pokrovsk. Russians are also increasing pressure on the southeastern areas of Myrnohrad.
UK military chief urges stronger preparation for possible conflict with Russia
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton warns that the country must better prepare to counter the threat of conflict, especially from Russia.