Parliament approves state budget for 2026
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved bill No. 14000, “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026,” in its second reading and as a whole.
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03 December 2025
Mandates of significant part of supervisory boards of main state energy companies to be terminated – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that today the mandates of a substantial part of the supervisory boards of major state-owned energy companies will be terminated, following a meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
Owner of oil tanker damaged near Senegal ceases all Russian operations
The Turkish company Besiktas Shipping, which owns the oil tanker damaged after four external explosions off the coast of Senegal last week, is ending all Russia-related shipping operations.
Russian forces create small controlled zone near border between Vovchansk and Kupiansk – Trehubov
On the Velykiy Burluk axis, between the cities of Vovchansk and Kupiansk, Russian forces are regularly attempting to break through the border and have established a small zone of control nearby.
Residents report explosion in Kharkiv, two injured
An explosion happened in Kharkiv, leaving two people injured.
EU to blacklist Russia for money laundering – Politico
The European Commission has decided to add Russia to its blacklist of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Third Corps refutes Russian General Staff’s false claims of “breakthrough” in Lyman
The Third Army Corps stated that the information about the so-called Russian breakthrough in the city of Lyman in Donetsk region is not true and is “a lie of the Russian Federation's high command.”
Erdogan: Turkey maintains contacts with Ukraine and Russia to revive Istanbul process
Turkey maintains contacts with Ukraine and Russia to intensify the Istanbul negotiation process and is ready to contribute to establishing a just and lasting peace.
General Staff: Bild report on complete capture of Pokrovsk by Russians false
Ukrainian defense forces continue their defensive operation in Pokrovsk. Information published by the German newspaper Bild about the complete capture of the city by Russian troops and the “end of the battle” is not true.
Umerov reports to Zelensky on preparations for talks with advisors to European leaders
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on preparations for today's talks with European leaders' national security advisers, scheduled to take place in Brussels.
Druzhba oil pipeline blown up in Russia - source
On the first night of winter in Russia, an explosion occurred on the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which Russian oil continues to be supplied to some European countries, fueling the aggressor's financial and military capabilities.
Four regions without power after overnight Russian attacks - Ukrenergo
As of the morning of December 3, consumers in four regions were left without power due to Russian attacks.
Germany, Poland, Norway to jointly provide USD 500M support package for Ukraine
Germany, Poland, and Norway will jointly provide a new support package for Ukraine totaling $500 million, with Berlin contributing $200 million.
AFU establishing additional logistics routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
Ukrainian defenders are organizing additional logistics routes to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to ensure uninterrupted supply to units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
UK to provide additional GBP 10M to restore Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
The UK government is providing a new aid package to support the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes.
Hits reported on ATAN fuel depot in occupied Crimea
In temporarily occupied Crimea, two hits were recorded on the ATAN fuel depot in the village of Hvardiiske following a drone attack the previous evening.
Russian shelling damages Kherson trolleybus depot, 19 vehicles hit
Russian forces attacked the trolleybus depot in Kherson with artillery during the night, damaging the overhead contact network, production facilities, administrative building, and 19 trolleybuses.
Russia reports attack by over 100 drones, fuel depots hit in Tambov, Voronezh regions
During the night of December 3, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that 102 drones were “intercepted and destroyed” during attacks on several Russian regions. Regional authorities in Russia confirmed a strike on a fuel depot in Tambov region as well as damage to fuel tanks in Voronezh region.
Japan provides Ukraine with USD 60M in demining assistance – Minister Klymenko
Japan has so far supplied Ukraine with equipment and machinery for humanitarian demining worth over $60 million.
Energy facility damaged in Odesa region due to Russian attack, one person injured
An energy infrastructure facility in Odesa district sustained damage as a result of a drone attack during the night of December 3. An employee of the enterprise was severely injured.
Air Defense Forces down 83 of 111 drones launched by Russia in evening attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 83 out of 111 drones that Russia used to attack Ukraine starting in the evening of December 2.
War update: over 200 combat engagements in 24 hrs, Pokrovsk under heaviest assault
There were 201 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline in the past 24 hours, on December 2.
Paratroopers destroy Russian drone during reconnaissance mission
Soldiers of the 77th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized the Russian invaders' aerial surveillance equipment.
Drone operators destroy three Russian shelters on Kursk axis
Fighters from the Steel Border strike UAV unit of the Border Guard Brigade destroyed three shelters used by the Russian invaders on the Kursk axis.
Kremlin says no compromise reached with Americans on peace plan for Ukraine
The Kremlin described Tuesday’s talks with U.S. representatives as useful, but noted that no compromise on a peace plan for Ukraine had been reached.
Russian invaders kill two residents of Donetsk region, injure five others
Russian forces killed two people in the Donetsk region on December 2. Five more people were injured.
Russian strikes on Kherson region leave one killed and three injured in one day
In the Kherson region, over the course of a day, one person was killed and three others were injured as a result of Russian aggression.
Russian forces attack three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, leaving dead and wounded
Russian troops attacked three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region during the night. Two people were killed and three more were injured.
Fuel depot destroyed in Russia's Tambov region – CPD
A fuel depot was destroyed in Russia's Tambov region.
Border guards destroy enemy depot, communications antenna on Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis
Using FPV drones, border guards destroyed an ammunition depot, a communications antenna, a generator, a loitering drone, and three shelters belonging to the Russian invaders in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction.