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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Special Operations Forces eliminate group of Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have released footage showing the destruction of a group of Russian invaders near Pokrovsk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 December 2025
Zelensky: no compromise reached on territorial issue during talks in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that, so far, during negotiations with the American side on the issue of territories, the positions remain different. He emphasized that the US is acting as a mediator in these negotiations.
Zelensky: every power plant in Ukraine has been affected by Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that for many months, the main target of Russian strike drones and missiles has been the energy sector, and now there is not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by the strikes.
Zelensky discusses peace process with Steinmeier in Berlin
President Volodymyr Zelensky today discussed the negotiation process with Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier during a meeting in Berlin and expressed gratitude for Germany's support.
Russian forces intensify strikes in south – Voloshyn
Russian forces have significantly increased the intensity of assaults and the use of weaponry in southern Ukraine. At the same time, the Defense Forces have destroyed hundreds of units of enemy equipment since the beginning of 2025.
Russian forces attack Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk in south – Voloshyn
The situation in the south remains difficult due to active assault operations by Russian troops, which are attempting to take control of Huliaipole and Stepnohirsk.
Talks between Zelensky and US delegation conclude in Berlin
Talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have concluded in Berlin.
Russian forces may increase activity in Orikhiv sector – Voloshyn
After regrouping, Russian forces may intensify assault operations in the Orikhiv sector, attempting to move as close as possible to the city of Orikhiv.
Village of Varvarivka on Huliaipole axis not occupied, fighting ongoing – military spox
Russian forces have not occupied the village of Varvarivka on the Huliaipole axis, with heavy fighting ongoing there and on its outskirts.
Zelensky coordinates position with Stubb ahead of Berlin meetings
Ahead of a series of meetings scheduled for December 15 in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Approximately 200 Russian soldiers blocked in Kupiansk, city's liberation proceeds cautiously — Defense Forces
The liberation of Kupiansk is proceeding cautiously to prevent civilian casualties and minimize military losses.
Hennadiy Shapovalov, Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander
The Ukrainian army of the future will be an army that each of our strategic partners would want to have among its allies
War update: 158 clashes on frontline over past day
On the front lines yesterday, December 14, 158 combat engagements of the Ukrainian Defense Forces with Russian invaders were recorded.
14 December 2025
War update: 148 clashes on frontline, Russia’s main efforts focused on Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectors
There were 148 combat engagements on the frontline, nearly half of them in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Finland convening summit of EU Eastern Flank countries
A group of EU countries located closest to Russia’s borders plans to begin work next week on concrete measures to strengthen defense capabilities, as Moscow poses too great a threat.
Zelensky: Parliament should soon develop options for holding elections
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine must be prepared for any possible developments regarding elections, adding that the Parliament should soon develop options for how they could be conducted.
War update: 154 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
On December 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian troops along the frontline.
Kamyshin to step down from Ukrzaliznytsia supervisory board
Oleksandr Kamyshin will terminate his mandate as a member of the supervisory board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia on December 29, 2025.
13 December 2025
Zelensky: upcoming days to see multiple meetings with partners to lay foundation for peace
In the coming days, meetings are planned with the United States and European partners to discuss the foundation for peace – a political agreement aimed at ending the war.