Antonina Tumanova
According to Pletenchuk, the Russian army has recently replenished its fleet with production in Tatarstan, where they are building a small missile ship of the Karakurt class.
Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Meloni coordinated their positions on the eve of an important European Council meeting to discuss steps toward Ukraine's accession to the EU. They also discussed the Formula for Peace and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Explosions have been heard in Odesa. Authorities urge residents to stay in shelters.
The Air Force warned of drones headed for Odesa and urged residents to take cover.
The overall goal of the fundraising is to raise UAH 220 million for FPV drones with ammunition for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3,000 FPV drones with thermal imagers and 2,000 with daytime cameras will be purchased abroad and equipped with Ukrainian-made cumulative and high-explosive warheads.
Kyivstar started restoring voice communication across Ukraine at 18:00 and plans to resume data and SMS transmission within a day after that. The company advises restarting phones and disabling VoLTE for better connectivity.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has warned that denying Georgia the status of an EU candidate would be a defeat for the nation and a victory for Russia, which could use the disappointment for propaganda. This issue will be discussed at the EU summit on December 14-15.
The EU is preparing contingency plans in case Hungary blocks €50 billion in aid to Ukraine, including funding from individual member states and the use of confiscated assets. Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna emphasizes the need for coherence and a reduction in the annual need for funds.
At the same time, the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada expressed confidence that there would be enough votes in the session hall to support the bill.
In Poland, MP Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to put out a Hanukkah menorah in the Sejm, leading to his suspension from the session and a potential lawsuit for violating religious rites.
Ukrainian journalists will return to the Verkhovna Rada when it ceases to be a target for enemies, said the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The EU is seeking to accelerate the production of ammunition for Ukraine and will use the European Peace Fund to increase military support, as well as invest in the EU's defense capabilities and industrial base.
Donald Tusk's opposition government has won a vote of confidence in the Sejm. The swearing-in of Tusk and his cabinet by President Duda is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Russian drones attacked Odesa region, wounding two people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
US President Joe Biden urged Congress to approve additional funding for Ukraine to leave Putin without a "big Christmas present. "
US President Joe Biden signs an agreement to provide $200 million in aid to Ukraine during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Kyivstar said it aims to fully restore fixed-line services on December 13, 2023, and plans to pay compensation to affected subscribers.
The Southern Defense Forces reported on the operation of air defense in Odesa.
The President of Ukraine will try to get more funding for Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion. "
Mike Johnson met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and emphasized that the US should prioritize solving its border problems before providing aid to Ukraine, criticizing the White House's lack of a clear strategy and oversight of spending.
According to the Prime Minister, government business support programs, infrastructure rebuilding, stable operation of the southwestern export logistics corridor, and other factors, including business awareness, have a positive impact on the economy.
President Zelenskyy characterized his meeting with the U. S. senators as friendly and frank, emphasizing Ukraine's need for continued American support.
Andriy Shevchenko was nominated by all 14 permanent members of the UAF for the election of the president of the Ukrainian Football Association, scheduled for January 25, 2024.
According to Schumer, Zelenskiy "described in great detail what Ukraine needs and how the United States can help the country defend itself against Russia. "
French writer Frédéric Begbeder was detained for questioning in Pau in connection with rape allegations following a complaint from a young woman.
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy arrives in the US Congress to seek approval of a critical aid package amid fears that US aid will stop and negotiations have reached an impasse.
The screening was attended by young residents of Ladyzhyn - nearly 200 children from the families of defenders and fallen heroes. They watched the films "Mavka. The Forest Song, The Stolen Princess, and The Adventures of St. Nicholas.
Ukraine's military intelligence has carried out a cyberattack on Russia's tax system, compromising central and regional servers, destroying configuration files and paralyzing communications within the tax agency. This led to serious operational disruptions that could last for more than a month.
The IMF approved the second revision of its program for Ukraine, which will allow for a tranche of about $900 million.
As of December 11, at least 38 Russian servicemen from the occupied Crimea, most of whom are likely to be Ukrainian citizens, have been confirmed captured.