Antonina Tumanova
One civilian was killed as a result of Russian shelling of the residential sector of Kupyansk. Another person was hospitalized in serious condition, and residential buildings were damaged.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed its strong protest over the visit of the Pan-African Parliament delegation to the occupied territory of Donetsk region. The delegation from 12 African countries took part in a Russian propaganda campaign.
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to hold talks with Putin and Zelensky to end the war in Ukraine. According to Trump, his team is already working on this issue and there is some progress.
28 MPs submit a resolution to recall Yuriy Boyko from the Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Committee. One of the reasons is that he spread pro-Russian narratives on TikTok.
Prime Minister Shmyhal spoke with his Slovak counterpart about energy security and gas supplies. Ukraine is ready to transit any gas other than Russian gas after the current agreement expires in 2025.
The Ministry of Health is setting up 1348 expert teams to assess the functioning of individuals in 286 hospitals across Ukraine. The new teams will include more than 4,300 doctors of various specializations, which is three times more than in the previous system.
Dozens of buildings in Moscow's 114th district have suddenly lost power and heat. Residents report intermittent power outages, although there were no scheduled blackouts.
Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of Diia. Card, which will transfer all government benefit programs. The card will be used to receive salaries, scholarships, social benefits, and personal funds.
Ukrenergo informs that no electricity consumption restrictions are planned for December 17. The company urges to use electricity sparingly and avoid turning on powerful appliances at the same time from 8:00 to 22:00.
Until the end of December, 95 Christmas tree fairs will be open in Kyiv to sell conifers and decorations. All trees are chipped and have special labels to verify their origin.
Bashar al-Assad said that he remained in Damascus until the evening of December 8 and had no plans to flee the country. Reuters and Bloomberg claim that the escape was organized by Russian intelligence without warning his family.
In the Kerch Strait, two Russian tankers had an accident - one ran aground and the other drifted. The incident killed one crew member, evacuated 12 sailors, and caused an oil spill.
More than 9 million people, including 2 million children, have applied for Winter eHelp. Most of the funds are spent on utilities, internet and charity for the Armed Forces.
Estonia imposed sanctions against 14 Georgian officials, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The Estonian Foreign Minister called on other EU countries to also respond to human rights violations in Georgia.
A 4-year-old boy died in a fire in a private house in the Kyiv region. The other two children escaped - one hid in a firewood shed, and his sister was at school.
An accident involving a BMW, a truck and a minibus killed 7 people and injured 3 others. The drunk driver of the BMW, who caused the accident by driving into the oncoming lane, fled the scene but was detained.
In the village of Velyki Selyshcha, a young man opened fire with an assault rifle on a group of people after a conflict between two companies. Four people were injured, and the attacker was tracked down in a few hours.
More than 10 marches are planned in the Georgian capital for the 18th day of protests against the suspension of EU accession negotiations. Participants include Real Madrid and Barcelona fans, What? Where? When? players, veterinarians, and IT professionals.
Russian troops launched a rocket attack on the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, injuring a 48-year-old woman. There were also hits in the villages of Pytomnyk, Ruska Lozova and damage to a house in Kupyansk.
In the Kerch Strait, two Volgoneft vessels were severely damaged by strong waves. There are crew members on board each ship waiting to be rescued.
During the week, Russia used 630 guided aerial bombs, 550 attack drones, and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine. Zelenskyy called on the world to unite and strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, hitting the Kyiv district. The Air Force announced a missile alert for six regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv.
A series of murders took place in the Dunkirk area: two port security guards and two migrants in Lune Plage were shot dead. A fifth victim is found in Wormhout, the suspect has surrendered to the authorities.
A BMW, a DAF and a Mercedes Sprinter collided on the Ternopil-Lviv-Rava-Ruska highway. The accident killed 7 passengers in the minibus, and injured three other people and hospitalized them.
Parasta Ahmadi was arrested after a video of her concert was published, where she performed without a hijab. The artist was detained in the city of Sari, and two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran.
Oksana Markarova reported massive attempts by pranksters to contact Ukrainian government officials on behalf of American officials. The embassy uses only verified communication channels and reports such cases to law enforcement.
An attack by drones on an OMON base and the 2nd regiment has been recorded in the capital of Chechnya. The local authorities have not yet provided any comments on the incident.
Trump's team is actively consulting with Kiev and the Biden administration on a plan to end the war. The details of the plan have not been disclosed yet, but sources confirm the seriousness of the new president's intentions.
The Biden administration plans to deliver thousands of missiles, hundreds of thousands of shells, and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 5 weeks. The Pentagon is using sea and air routes to expedite the delivery.
The Ukrainian president will meet with the leaders of key European countries, NATO and the EU to discuss support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of possible changes in US policy after Trump's return.