Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instructed the regional military administrations and local self-government bodies to reduce electricity consumption by switching off decorative garlands and outdoor advertising. Road lighting in areas with high accident rates remains a priority, and the austerity measures do not apply to self-generation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Regional Military Administrations to review the lists of critical infrastructure facilities within two days. Consumers who are not of critical importance will be excluded from the lists, and the released electricity volumes will be directed to household consumers.
In Lviv Oblast, a man attacked a TCC serviceman with a kitchen axe-hammer during a document check. The injured person was hospitalized, his life is not in danger, law enforcement officers are conducting investigative actions.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding Ukraine's ability to purchase US LNG, and financial support. Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed as the Fund's investment advisor.
In Sumy, a 60-year-old man shot from a window, wounding four children aged 13-16. He was detained and a smoothbore shotgun was seized; he is suspected of attempted murder.
The Ukrainian government has made a number of decisions to improve the situation with electricity supply for people. Among them are the revision of lists of critical infrastructure facilities and permission for state-owned companies to import electricity.
A shooting occurred on Fontanska Road in Odesa, resulting in the death of a man. Police are establishing the circumstances of the incident and the person involved.
Ukraine has reached an agreement with a group of investors to exchange GDP warrants for a new class of bonds. This paves the way for the exchange of warrants worth up to $3.2 billion for Class C bonds.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. They discussed defense support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and enhancing energy resilience, as well as further financial support.
Ukrenergo states that the real volume of outages in Kyiv does not exceed 50% of consumers. The company refutes media reports about 70% of subscribers being without power.
The Institute of Agrarian Economics calculated that the cost of the Christmas table in 2025 will be UAH 1374. The most expensive dish will be fried fish.
President Zelenskyy announced his readiness to present to the USA Ukrainian and European components of possible steps to end the war. This will happen after discussing the results of the work in London with the Ukrainian negotiating team.
Russian troops attacked a funeral service vehicle with an FPV drone. As a result of the attack, a 58-year-old man was injured and is receiving the necessary assistance.
62 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, having made 19 attempts in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Siversk-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, the enemy launched an airstrike and carried out 50 shellings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took 14th place in Politico's ranking of the most influential people in Europe. The ranking was topped by US President Donald Trump, and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was placed 5th.
Russia has resumed the project of transferring water resources of the Ob River to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This is a modernized version of the Soviet plan to "divert Siberian rivers," which was abandoned due to environmental risks.
Trump lashed out at traditional US allies for failing to control migration and end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia is in a more advantageous position in negotiations with Ukraine. He also criticized European leaders for their inaction in ending the war.
Donald Trump called on Ukraine to hold elections, stating that the country has not had elections for a long time and the current situation is not a democracy. He also expressed doubt about the actions of European leaders to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo. They discussed the Vatican's efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and Ukraine's diplomatic work with the United States.
Prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against a 35-year-old former TV presenter of sanctioned channels. Already during Russia's full-scale invasion, he disseminated videos justifying the actions of the aggressor state through his own YouTube channel.
Japan has downgraded its tsunami warning to an advisory after a 7. 6 magnitude earthquake, although the country remains at risk. After the first powerful earthquake, three more, weaker tremors occurred.
The MP's assistant, exposed for inciting to offer a bribe for the application of NSDC sanctions, was chosen a preventive measure in the form of a bail of UAH 1. 514 million. He was also assigned a number of procedural obligations, including a ban on leaving Kyiv without permission.
The President of the European Commission also emphasized that "Europe's defense is our responsibility," summarizing plans to increase defense spending and production.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the proximity of the second phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza, but key issues have yet to be resolved. Hamas is ready to consider freezing or storing weapons, and the search for a deceased Israeli hostage has been resumed.
Louvre employees have voted to strike over working conditions, increased ticket prices for non-EU members, and safety concerns following a brazen theft of royal jewels in October. Unions stated that the museum is in crisis due to a lack of resources and deteriorating working conditions.
Morgan Stanley downgraded Tesla's stock rating to "hold" due to the company's "full valuation," despite its pursuit of development in robotics and artificial intelligence. Analysts expect volatile trading and potential downgrades, forecasting a decline in electric vehicle sales in North America.
A blogger from Chernivtsi was sentenced to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She voiced the coordinates and published a video, despite warnings from the military.
More than 7,000 digital officers will appear in Ukraine's Security and Defense Forces, who will work in all commands and branches of service, starting from the battalion level. This will accelerate the digitalization of the army and more effectively implement digital products in the military.
In Ukraine, power outage schedules will be applied on December 9. The restrictions will affect all regions and will last for the entire day.
