Zelensky: We are closer to peace now than ever before
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is now closer to peace than ever before. He added that the Ukrainian delegation is currently in Ireland and ready for further negotiations.
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02 December 2025
AFU destroy Russian assault group on motorcycles in Lyman direction
Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave destroyed Russian troops who attacked Ukrainian positions on motorcycles under the cover of fog in the Lyman direction.
Russians shell municipal enterprise in Kherson, damaging buildings, transport, and contact network
In Kherson, Russians shelled the Dnipro district, striking a municipal enterprise and damaging buildings, transport, and the contact network.
Russians shell Kherson with artillery, killing woman
A 76-year-old woman was killed in Kherson as a result of hostile artillery shelling, and an investigation has been launched.
Ukraine, Ireland approve five-year partnership roadmap
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and Ireland have approved a partnership roadmap for the next five years.
Zelensky: next moves in Ukraine peace talks may depend on U.S.-Russia meeting outcome
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the further peace process will depend on the outcome of talks by the U.S. delegation in Moscow.
Russia’s losses in Ukraine rising for three consecutive months – UK intelligence
The average daily losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine increased in November, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
Russian forces strike Chuhuiv with drones: enterprise, homes, kindergarten damaged
Russian forces carried out UAV strikes on Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, damaging an enterprise, residential buildings, and a kindergarten.
Zelensky meets Ireland’s President to discuss return of children, EU accession
After meeting with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, which was also attended by Ukraine’s First Lady, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the main topics of discussion were the return of children, European integration, and food security.
Rescue efforts conclude after deadly drone strike on Kramatorsk apartment building
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, emergency rescue operations have been completed at the site where a Russian drone struck a nine-storey residential building.
Russians attack Ukraine’s gas infrastructure again – Naftogaz
Gas production and storage facilities in Ukraine came under attack by enemy drones on December 1–2; damage has been recorded, and company specialists are prepared to begin repairs immediately.
Ireland to provide Ukraine with additional EUR 125M in aid
Ireland has pledged to allocate an additional €125 million in financial support to Ukraine, including €100 million in non-lethal military assistance.
Sweden provides Ukraine with winter support package of over EUR 100M
Sweden is providing Ukraine with a civil assistance package worth 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (over €100.3 million) to help meet urgent needs during the winter.
Ukraine’s General Staff debunks Russian claims of capturing Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk
Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue defensive operations in challenging sectors of the front, including Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk, while the Kremlin’s claims that Russian forces have “captured” these settlements do not correspond to reality.
Zelensky receives briefing on U.S. negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a briefing from the Ukrainian delegation after all meetings held in the United States, including matters that cannot be discussed over the phone.
Parliament rostrum blocked by European Solidarity, opposition demands government resignation — session closed early
The parliamentary faction of the European Solidarity political party blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada. The parliamentary session was closed ahead of schedule.
Former senior Energoatom official served notice of suspicion for misappropriating company funds
Prosecutors have notified the former Acting First Vice President of the State Enterprise NNEGC Energoatom that he is suspected of misappropriating company funds.
In Ternopil, victim toll of Russian strike climbs to 36: 81-year-old woman dies in hospital
In Ternopil, the number of victims of the Russian strike on November 19 has increased to 36. A seriously injured woman born in 1944 died at St. Luke's Hospital in Lviv.
Lawmakers may fail to approve budget this week – sources in Parliament
During a meeting of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on December 1, the central topic was the adoption of the state budget for 2026. The Government did not take into account Parliament’s proposals to increase funding for the military and for teachers, which sparked discontent among lawmakers.
Explosion heard in Zaporizhzhia
An explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia during an air raid alert.
Shelling of Kramatorsk: One person killed, number of injured climbs to five
One person was killed, and five others were injured in Kramatorsk as a result of an attack by eight Russian Geran-2 drones.
Russian attacks cause power outages in four regions
As of the morning of December 2, new Russian attacks have left users in four regions without power.
Russian troops strike energy facility in Chernihiv region
Russian forces launched a drone strike on an energy facility in the Koriukivka community in the Chernihiv region, causing destruction and emergency power outages.
Another Russian vessel reports attack in Black Sea – Turkish Ministry of Transport
The Russian vessel MIDVOLGA-2, sailing from Russia to Georgia with a cargo of sunflower oil, reported an attack 80 miles off the Turkish coast.
Arrived as instructor for Armed Forces of Ukraine: Counterintelligence reveals British citizen recruited by Russia
In October, the Security Service of Ukraine uncovered a former military instructor, a citizen of the United Kingdom, who had been collaborating with the Russian invaders. Sources have now disclosed his name — Ross David Cutmore.
Combined attack on Kyiv: Death toll after Russian strike on November 29 climbs to three
The number of victims of the massive Russian attack on November 29 in Kyiv has increased to three.
Drones attack oil depot in Russia’s Oryol region
A group of unmanned aerial vehicles attacked an oil depot overnight into Tuesday, 2 December, in the Russian city of Livny, Oryol region.
War update: Defence Forces repel 72 assaults in Pokrovsk sector; 226 clashes recorded on front lines
In the past day, 1 December, 226 combat engagements between the Defence Forces and Russian occupiers were recorded on the front, and in the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 72 enemy assaults.
Air Defense Forces destroy 39 of 62 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 39 of 62 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine at night.
Zelensky arrives in Ireland on his first official visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Ireland on an official visit.