The government has decided to change the mechanism for purchasing electricity to cover Ukrenergo's technological losses. This will allow electricity to be purchased at more predictable and often lower prices, which will lead to a slower increase in electricity transmission tariffs.
Vasyl Maliuk reported to President Zelenskyy on the results of the SBU in countering the Russian occupiers. Zelenskyy noted the accuracy of long-range operations and the destruction of Russian logistics.
Three new Ukrainian-language audio guides have appeared in Romania, France, and Belgium, announced First Lady Olena Zelenska. Now, 115 Ukrainian audio guides are operating in 59 countries worldwide.
In the Siversk direction, a Russian soldier shot a Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter who was trying to surrender. The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crime.
On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, the lights on the 16-meter artificial main Christmas tree of the country were lit on Sofia Square in the capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that the theme of the New Year tree was inspired by the frescoes of St. Sophia Cathedral.
On December 6, power outage schedules will be in effect in Ukraine, affecting 0. 5 to 2.5 queues. This is due to the consequences of previous Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Since the beginning of the day, 106 combat engagements have been recorded on the front, the enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The occupiers carried out two air strikes, dropping five guided aerial bombs, and 105 shellings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's positions.
Saint Nicholas arrived in Ukraine through the Rava-Ruska checkpoint, where he was processed by border guards. Tomorrow, December 6, Nicholas's residence with gifts for children will open there.
Denmark plans to donate 9. 4 billion kroner to Ukraine in 2026, almost half the amount allocated in 2025. In total, the country has allocated 70 billion kroner for military support to Ukraine.
DBR employees reported a suspicion notice to a TCC serviceman in Lviv region who used force against a 56-year-old Lviv resident, causing injuries of moderate severity. The victim suffered a fracture of the tuberosity of the left humerus, and the serviceman deliberately did not turn on the video recorder.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will acquire two more submarines and long-range artillery from Germany, increasing the total cost of the order to almost 100 billion kroner. This is due to rising prices for raw materials and defense equipment, as well as the need to counter the activity of Russian submarines.
South Korea will gain access to nuclear submarines after US approval, which could change Asia's security landscape. This decision could lead to an escalation of the submarine arms race in the region.
Defense Forces units used e-Points to purchase 148,000 items worth UAH 8. 5 billion through Brave1 Market. This marketplace, integrated with the Army of Drones, offers over 200 products, including UAVs, ground control stations, and electronic warfare systems, with delivery in 10-20 days.
In Lviv, the suspect in the murder of military enlistment office soldier Yuriy Bondarenko was taken into custody for 60 days without the right to bail. The deceased serviceman received a fatal stab wound while performing his official duties.
The European Commission has fined Elon Musk's X platform 120 million euros for transparency violations under the EU's Digital Services Act. This is the first fine imposed under the bloc's flagship content moderation law.
On the night of December 5, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the infrastructure of the Temryuk seaport and the facilities of the Syzran oil refinery. Damage to the Saratov oil refinery has also been confirmed.
NATO Commander-in-Chief Alexus Hrynkevych stated that the Alliance must be ready to respond to the growing hybrid threats, which include cyberattacks and disinformation. He noted that Russia is behind some hybrid incidents in Europe.
Envoys of US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to discuss a peace plan, while the Trump administration eased economic pressure on Russia. The US Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions against Lukoil gas stations outside Russia until April 29.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the prosecutor's office does not work under pressure, commenting on the criminal proceedings against the NABU detective and his father. He emphasized that the change of pre-trial detention is not an acquittal, and the investigation continues.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of the European Council António Costa, discussing the negotiation track and the planned meetings of the Ukrainian team with the American side. Ukraine expects meaningful work to achieve a lasting peace.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned representatives of the diplomatic missions of Russia and Ukraine due to attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The head of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Fuat Oktay, stated that the spread of the war to civilian shipping is a cause for concern.
The UK government announced the full implementation of sanctions against the GRU, and the Russian ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office after the report was released.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that Russia and 11 other countries opposed the return of Ukrainian children, despite the adoption of a UN resolution. Only 1,850 children have been returned home after forced deportation.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules that prohibit most major media outlets from being in the building. The publication claims that these rules violate constitutional freedoms and restrict the work of journalists.
Since the beginning of the day, 131 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, where the Defense Forces repelled numerous attacks.
The British government said the GRU was fully sanctioned for “reckless” actions, including the attack in Salisbury targeting Sergei Skripal, a former GRU officer who was imprisoned in Russia in 2006 for spying for the UK. He was released as part of a spy swap in 2010 and settled in the UK.
Federica Mogherini resigned as Rector of the College of Europe after being detained by Belgian police. The investigation concerns alleged corruption in the establishment of the EU Diplomatic Academy.
The Helsinki Commission called on the US and its partners to investigate the use of chemical weapons against protesters in Georgia. Reports indicate the use of bromobenzyl cyanide, which caused burns and long-term health problems.
The State Geological Survey sold a license for the Lyubinetska area in the Lviv region for UAH 110 million. The funds will go to the state budget and the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction.
Spiegel reported that the Élysée Palace, in a statement to the German publication, denied that Macron had spoken of any betrayal.
