Zelensky arrives in Brussels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels, where he will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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08 December 2025
Series of explosions rock Sumy as Russians target energy infrastructure
Russian troops are attacking Sumy again. More than eight explosions were heard in the city.
Zelensky confident reparations credit issue will be resolved
European leaders understand that Ukraine will not be able to do without the funds provided for in the reparations loan.
Zelensky: Ukraine needs $15B annually for PURL program
The Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, under which NATO member states finance the purchase of weapons for Ukraine, requires USD 15 billion per year.
Zelensky: Ukraine will not make territorial concessions
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has neither the legal nor the moral right to cede its territories to Russia. The United States is working to find a compromise that will satisfy both sides.
Zelensky, Starmer, Merz, Macron agree on joint position in diplomatic work with U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that today, during negotiations in London with the leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany and France, they discussed diplomatic work with the American side and coordinated a joint position.
Umerov on U.S. negotiations: We work to obtain full information about Americans' conversation in Moscow
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that the task of the Ukrainian delegation in the United States was to obtain from the American side full information regarding their conversation in Moscow, as well as all drafts of current peace proposals.
American peace plan should be complemented by European contribution in coordination with Ukraine – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the main task now is to align the positions of European countries and Ukraine with those of the United States in order to finalize peace negotiations on the best possible terms for Ukraine.
Russians attack forestry enterprise in Chernihiv region with drones, warehouses and fueling station damaged
Russian occupiers carried out a massive FPV-drone attack on the Kostobobriv forestry of the Novhorod-Siverskyi forestry district of the Specialized Forest Enterprise (SFE), causing damage.
Russia loses its top position as China's oil supplier in November – intelligence
In November, Russia lost its position as the largest supplier of oil to China, overtaken by Saudi Arabia, Oman and Angola.
Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine
The international community must work to restore respect for Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Genocide case: UN ICJ accepts Russia's counterclaim against Ukraine
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has decided to accept for consideration Russia's counterclaims against Ukraine under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, rejecting Ukraine's objections to the inadmissibility of Russia's claims.
UK invests another GBP 17M in Ukraine's green energy
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have announced the launch of the second phase of the InnovateUkraine program to support 14 innovative green-energy projects, with GBP 17 million (about $22.6 million) in investments from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Zelensky during London talks: Unity between Ukraine, Europe and U.S. is crucial
President Volodymyr Zelensky, during talks in London with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stated that unity among all of Ukraine's allies, Europe and the United States, is crucial today.
Coordination Headquarters discusses situation near Pechenihy reservoir – no grounds for evacuation
Relevant services continue regular monitoring of the water level in the Pechenihy Reservoir; the situation is currently stable and there are no grounds for evacuating the population.
Russian security services planning to destabilize Ukraine under guise of “peaceful protests” – Ombudsman
Russian security services are planning to organize a series of protest actions under the slogan “Against the War” in major cities — Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Kyiv — in an effort to destabilize the situation inside Ukraine.
Costa confirms EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine amid new U.S. security strategy
Against the backdrop of the publication of the new U.S. national security strategy, the European Union emphasizes that it remains an unwavering supporter of Ukraine.
Zelensky, Starmer, Macron, and Merz discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on ensuring effective security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russians shell Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia region, leaving four people injured
As many as our people were injured and 15 houses damaged as a result of a Russian airstrike on the town of Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia region.
EU Council approves EUR 300M programme for Ukraine’s defence industry
The EU Council has approved the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), within which €300 million is allocated to a special Ukraine Support Instrument aimed at modernizing and strengthening Ukraine’s defence-industrial sector.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian ammunition, fuel, drone depots in TOT
On the night of December 8, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck several Russian military targets. In the temporarily occupied part of Luhansk region, an ammunition depot and a fuel and lubricants storage site were hit, while in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region, a drone depot, a mobile fire group, and a Pantsir-S1 air-defense system were destroyed.
EU Commission: Zelensky, von der Leyen, Costa and Rutte to focus on peace talks for Ukraine
Today’s meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa will take place in the context of the ongoing discussions on peace in Ukraine.
AFU clearing forested areas of Russian troops in Lyman sector
FPV drone pilots from the Signum battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh are carrying out forest clearing operations against Russian invaders in the Lyman sector.
Russian airstrike damages multiple apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia
As a result of an airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, at least five apartment buildings were damaged.
Zelensky: negotiators still hold different views on Ukrainian territories
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that negotiators currently discussing a peace initiative brokered by the US have different views on the issue of territories in the east of the country.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia and region, wounded reported
The Russian army has just struck Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding region. An industrial enterprise has been hit. Three casualties are currently known.
Zelensky arrives in London
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in London.
Russian troops shell center of Kherson
Russian troops shelled residential areas in downtown Kherson, injuring a local resident.
Explosions rock Zaporizhzhia
Several explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia.
Stefanchuk signs law on Ukraine’s 2026 state budget
On December 8, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed the Law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026.”