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.
A poll has shown that almost half of Europeans consider Donald Trump an “enemy of Europe,” and more than two-thirds believe their country would not be able to defend itself in the event of a war with Russia. Most respondents support EU membership and believe that Brexit has harmed the United Kingdom.
Prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against three Russian commanders accused of violating the laws and customs of war. They are accused of the deaths of 20 and injuries of 28 people as a result of the shelling of Chernihiv on March 16, 2022.
According to Ukrzaliznytsia, the most popular trains on the launch day of the "3000 km across Ukraine" program were those to/from Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
As a result of Russia's missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, the number of injured children has risen to four. The attack caused garages to catch fire and damaged an administrative building.
As a result of a Russian airstrike on Sloviansk with 9 aerial bombs, one of which hit an apartment building, at least 8 people were injured, including two children. The injured are receiving medical assistance.
Deputy Prosecutor General Mariia Vdovychenko emphasized the need to implement European standards for protecting victims of gender-based violence. She stressed that justice must be human-centered, and a victim-oriented approach should be the only standard of work.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kryvyi Rih, three people were injured, including a three-year-old girl. The child and a 28-year-old woman will receive outpatient treatment, while an 87-year-old woman has been hospitalized.
A ballistic missile, likely an Iskander-M, hit an administrative building in Kryvyi Rih. One woman was injured, and many high-rise buildings were damaged.
The government has decided to terminate the powers of the supervisory boards of a number of state energy companies. New members will be elected by the end of December, and the supervisory boards of defense sector enterprises will also be rebooted.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the invitation of the Ukrainian delegation to the US to continue the peace process.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced significant progress on the issue of using frozen Russian assets. Ukraine hopes for a relevant decision to be adopted by the end of this year.
India's largest airline, IndiGo, has canceled over 70 flights from key cities due to a pilot shortage and technological disruptions. This is attributed to new flight time limitation rules and a software glitch in Airbus aircraft.
Russia restricted access to Roblox due to the discovery of materials promoting extremism and terrorism. Monitoring revealed content that negatively affects children, as well as cases of fraud and pedophile harassment.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Rada's adoption of the 2026 budget, thanking the parliamentarians. He emphasized that this is an important signal of Ukraine's resilience and stable financial provision for next year's needs.
The Romanian military neutralized a Sea Baby-type naval drone 36 nautical miles east of Constanta. The drone was destroyed by controlled detonation.
As a result of the Russian attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv, the body of one deceased person was found under the rubble. Also, 3 cars were damaged and 4 garages caught fire.
President Zelenskyy discussed personnel reshuffle in the energy sector with Prime Minister Svyrydenko. Today, the powers of some supervisory board members of state energy companies are being terminated, and new members will be appointed in December.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an explosion in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city. According to preliminary information, two people were injured as a result of the enemy attack.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry believes that using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine would not contribute to peace negotiations. Beijing opposes unilateral sanctions that violate international law.
ASTRA is aware of at least 132 aerial bombs (125 FABs and 7 UMPBs) and three missiles that have fallen from Russian planes in Russia and in the occupied territories of Ukraine since the beginning of 2025.
Festive retro steam trains will depart on St. Nicholas weekend — December 5, 6, 7. They will run in Kyiv and Lviv.
The paramedic of a Russian colony, known as "Doctor Evil", has been notified of suspicion for cruel treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war. He tortured them with electric current and beat them, causing physical pain and moral suffering.
