The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that the Russian financial system is entering a phase of controlled chaos, losing transparency and control. Starting from 2027, Russian financial companies will publish only depersonalized data on ownership structure, and regular income declarations for civil servants will be abolished.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on a ceasefire regime, which is to take effect on December 27. After three days of negotiations, the secretariats of the General Border Committees agreed on the parameters of the initial silence regime.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled an assault by Russian troops on Dobropillia, Donetsk Oblast, destroying 12 units of armored vehicles. The remaining enemy personnel are currently being eliminated.
Since March 2025, Ukrainians have generated over 550,000 permits for registered weapons via Diia. This service is part of the development of the Unified Register of Weapons system, which the Ministry of Internal Affairs began implementing in June 2023.
A Consumer Reports analysis showed that modern electric vehicles have 79% more problems than internal combustion engine cars. This is due to new technologies and systems that are still in the debugging stage.
The National Bank of Ukraine has published the working schedule of the electronic payment system and the banking system for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. The EPS will operate 24/7, but with restrictions for the State Treasury on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist of The Cure, has died at the age of 66. He was a member of the band since 1990, played over 400 concerts, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
On the night of December 27, the Russian army launched a large number of drones at Ukraine. Earlier, an air raid alert was announced in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles and the take-off of a MiG-31K.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, fighters of the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine have destroyed over 500 Russian air defense systems.
Donald Trump stated that he is optimistic about reaching a peace agreement during Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to his Mar-a-Lago club on Sunday. According to him, both sides are interested in reaching an agreement.
On the night of December 27, a missile threat was declared throughout Ukraine. The reason was the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet, a carrier of Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
On the night of December 27, an explosion occurred in Kyiv after an air raid alert was declared due to the threat of ballistic weapons from Bryansk. The city authorities confirmed the operation of air defense.
On the night of December 27, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use from Bryansk. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported high-speed targets heading towards Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed the mandatory use of the electronic system for alcohol and tobacco circulation from January 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026. This decision provides businesses and the state with additional time to transition to new digital administration tools.
The sons of American actor Macaulay Culkin are fans of the movie "Home Alone. " However, they don't yet know that their father played the role of Kevin McCallister.
According to satellite analysis by American researchers, Russia may deploy new hypersonic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in eastern Belarus, potentially enhancing its missile capabilities in Europe.
Ukraine has been recognized as a world leader in the digital transformation of the public sector, according to the GovTech Maturity Index 2025 report by the World Bank. The country entered Group A, which indicates the most developed and effective solutions in the field of GovTech.
Polish scientists have developed an innovative electromagnetic system called Stratus for the rapid neutralization of drones without explosions. The technology uses powerful electromagnetic pulses to disrupt or destroy the electronic components of drones and has successfully passed laboratory tests.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, 870 violations against journalists and media have been recorded. In November-December 2025, the destruction of editorial offices and the prosecution of Ukrainian journalists were documented, as well as the death of two media workers who defended Ukraine.
US President Trump stated that the fate of the peace plan for Ukraine depends solely on his decision. He noted that Zelenskyy "will have nothing until I approve it."
World oil prices for Brent and WTI fell by more than 2% due to expectations of a significant supply surplus in 2026 and US diplomatic activity. Traders are selling off contracts ahead of the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, where a peace plan will be discussed.
On November 26, Russian occupation forces made over 50 attempts to break through the defense in the Pokrovsk direction and used over 2,200 kamikaze drones along the entire front line. The Defense Forces neutralized 100 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will gradually increase educators' salaries by 50% during 2026. The government also changed the procedure for providing subventions for the construction of school shelters, financing facilities with 60% completion.
Yurii Tkachuk has been appointed CEO of JSC "Ukrgasvydobuvannya". From May to December 2025, he served as acting head of JSC "Ukrnafta".
Over 1,300 flights have been canceled in the US due to winter storm Devin, which has swept across the country during the peak post-holiday travel period. Airports in New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Boston have been most affected.
An explosion occurred on a bus in Kyiv's Podilskyi district, the circumstances of which are currently being investigated by law enforcement. Information about possible casualties is being clarified, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Donald Trump's approval rating among low-income Americans has plummeted to 31% amid concerns about the cost of living. A YouGov/Economist poll showed his net approval rating falling to -34 points.
Former second secretary of the Russian Consulate General in Houston, Arseniy Konovalov, was sentenced to 12 years in a strict regime penal colony for high treason. He transferred secret data to American intelligence while serving in the United States from 2014 to 2017.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the sale of over-the-counter drugs at gas stations, provided that a relevant license is obtained. This decision is aimed at increasing the availability of medicines, especially in remote and frontline areas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The main topics were preparations for a meeting with US President Donald Trump and the negotiation process for peace in Europe.
