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.
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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.
Syrskyi visits frontline command post
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi visits one of the command posts on the forward edge of the frontline.
Zelensky addresses Dutch Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Dutch Parliament.
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.
Bezuhla blocks Verkhovna Rada rostrum and demands dismissal of Syrskyi
Member of Parliament Mariana Bezuhla has blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, demanding military reform and the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Syrskyi visits frontline command post
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi visits one of the command posts on the forward edge of the frontline.
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.
Shelling leaves entire controlled part of Donetsk region without power – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 16, the government-controlled part of the Donetsk region has been left completely without electricity as a result of Russian shelling.
ISW: Russia will unlikely agree to peace deal that does not give it control over Ukraine
Russia is unlikely to agree to any peace deal or security guarantees for Ukraine that would not ensure Moscow's full control over Ukraine in the future.
Law enforcement finds weapon used to kill Parubiy – prosecutor general
Law enforcement agencies have found the weapon used to kill a member of parliament and prominent Ukrainian political figure, Andriy Parubiy.
Strike on Russian submarine: Ukrainian Navy reveals details of operation in Novorossiysk
Ukraine's operation to strike a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk was quite complex and multi-layered. This is already the second enemy submarine destroyed by Ukrainian forces.
Zelensky on land issue: We are not talking about referendum yet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that, for now, there is no talk of holding a referendum in addressing the territorial issue, specifically Donbas.
Air defenses neutralize 57 out of 69 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 57 out of the 69 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine starting on the evening of December 15.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 40 assaults on Pokrovsk axis over past day
Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 151 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines on Monday, December 15.
Russian troops lose another 1,150 soldiers and a submarine in day of war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to December 16, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,190,620 people, including 1,150 people over the past day.
Zelensky supports Merz’s idea of Christmas truce
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he supports German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's idea to introduce a Christmas truce.
Zelensky: future security structure to include coalition of willing countries and US guarantees
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that an effective coalition of willing parties, plus security guarantees approved by the US Congress, will form the basis of Ukraine's future security structure.
Zelensky: Trump joins European leaders’ talks in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that US President Donald Trump joined the negotiations of European leaders, which took place today in Berlin.
Zelensky on outcome of Berlin negotiations: Ukraine preparing five documents
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that several rounds of negotiations took place in Berlin, during which five documents related to ending the war were discussed. Some of them are security guarantees, while others concern post-war reconstruction.
Another group of children returned from occupied left bank of Kherson region
Another group of children aged 11 to 17 has been rescued from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Kherson region.
Stepan Hiha laid to rest in Lviv
In Lviv, a farewell ceremony was held for People’s Artist of Ukraine Stepan Hiha.
Fraudulent call center uncovered in Dnipro: nearly 100 operators involved
The Department for Combating Transborder Crime of the Eastern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, together with prosecutors in Dnipro, uncovered and shut down a large-scale fraudulent call center operating in the city.
British PM tops Ukrainians' trust ranking of world leaders
In this year's ranking of Ukrainians' trust in world leaders, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer took first place (76.1%), while the presidents of the United States and Poland showed record declines in trust.
Nearly 90% of Ukrainians believe freezing front line will not stop Russia from attacking
Ukrainian society almost unanimously predicts that a possible freeze on the front line will not stop Russia from attacking after a short pause.
Russia restricts calls from 'unfriendly' countries – intelligence
In Russia, a ban is being introduced on incoming international calls from 47 so-called "unfriendly" countries without the prior consent of the subscriber, citing the fight against telephone and internet fraud.
15 December 2025
Ukraine transports 162M tonnes of cargo via maritime corridor, including nearly 100M tonnes of grain
Since the launch of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, more than 162 million tonnes of cargo have been handled, including over 98 million tonnes of grain, with nearly 7,000 vessels passing through the route.
Putin deliberately dragging out peace talks on Ukraine – UK intelligence
The new chief of Britain's foreign intelligence service MI6, Blaise Metreweli, has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is deliberately dragging out negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine and stressed that pressure on Russia must continue.
Trump says agreement to end war in Ukraine closer than ever
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believes that participants in the peace process have made significant progress toward an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Small but real chance for ceasefire in Ukraine – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that a small but real chance for a ceasefire in Ukraine has now emerged.