HACC extends preventive measure against Chernyshov by two months
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has extended the term of procedural obligations for a former deputy prime minister by two months.
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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.
Parliament adopts law on social guarantees for families of fallen and missing police officers
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law regulating the specifics of social protection for family members of police officers who were killed in the line of duty or who have been declared missing or missing under special circumstances by a court.
Spyware detected on phone of journalist previously interrogated by Belarusian KGB
The Digital Security Lab (DSL) of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), together with the Eastern European organization RESIDENT.NGO has identified ResidentBat spyware on the smartphone of a journalist who the Belarusian KGB had previously interrogated.
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.
Draft resolution to suspend Bezuhla from five parliamentary sessions registered in the Verkhovna Rada
A draft resolution on the application of disciplinary measures against Member of Parliament Mariana Bezuhla has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
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.
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.
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.
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 attacks rescuers in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, injuries reported
Russian forces attacked rescuers responding to a fire call in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, using an FPV drone.
Hungary blocks EU statement on enlargement over Ukraine
Hungary is blocking the European Union's annual document proposing the enlargement process due to Budapest's rejection of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Russians kill one resident of Donetsk region over past day
Over the past day, December 16, Russian invaders killed one resident of the Donetsk region.
Air defense forces neutralize 37 of 69 Russian drones
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 37 of 69 Russian drones.
Dmytro Rohoziuk, commander of the 60th Motorized Rifle Brigade
We must clearly understand: Ukraine is our home, and the primary responsibility for it rests with us
War update: 278 combat engagements on frontline over past day, 82 assaults repelled near Pokrovsk
On December 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 278 combat clashes with Russian troops on the frontline.
Bipartisan bill introduced in U.S. Senate to sanction Russia's oil imports – Stefanishyna
U.S. Senators have drafted a bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on the purchase or facilitation of Russian oil and petroleum products.
Ukraine’s National Police expose nearly 500 human trafficking cases during war
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the National Police of Ukraine have uncovered more than 490 cases of human trafficking.
Vinnytsia delivers 400 FPV drones, vehicle to Ukrainian combat brigades
Vinnytsia community, together with the Interregional Coordination Humanitarian Headquarters, has handed over 400 FPV drones and a vehicle to Ukrainian defenders.
Ukrainian border guards wipe out Russian MLRS and APC in Toretsk sector
Fighters from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have destroyed four more pieces of enemy equipment and weaponry in the Toretsk sector.
U.S. and Europe plan major boost to Ukraine’s military under new security guarantees – NYT
The United States, together with its allies, has prepared a plan of security guarantees for Ukraine that envisions a significant strengthening of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the deployment of European troops in the country, and increased use of American intelligence.
Since beginning of full-scale war, 364 artists and media workers killed in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion, 245 artists and 119 media workers, including foreigners, have been killed in Ukraine.