Antonina Tumanova
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy canceled his participation in a secret US Senate briefing on aid to Kyiv due to a last-minute problem, Chuck Schumer reports.
Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, urged residents not to ignore the air raid alert and stay in shelters.
Russian troops fired at a residential building in Veletenskoye, killing a 44-year-old local resident.
High Anti-Corruption Court extends custody as a measure of restraint for former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vsevolod Kniazev.
During the demolition of the building of the Russian University of Transport in Moscow, a wall collapsed, no one was injured as people were passing by a few minutes before.
The Ukrainian military disables the Russian Murom-P surveillance complex in Zaporizhzhia with a drone strike.
The SBU identified a Russian military unit and servicemen involved in war crimes in Donetsk through intercepted calls that testified to atrocities such as rape and murder committed by soldiers. Criminal proceedings have been opened to document and prosecute these crimes.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Swedish General Mikael Büden to discuss the ministry's reforms and thank Sweden for its support.
Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna confirmed that the draft law preserves the rights of national communities and reaffirms the commitment to EU integration.
Today, the European Commission held a meeting of the Council on Transport, Trade, Energy, "which . .. considered the issue of blocking the border. The majority of the EU states were in favor of supporting Ukraine."
Andriy Borovyk emphasized that a soldier should be well-fed, as service involves a lot of physical exertion. Proper nutrition with a balanced amount of calories in accordance with physical activity should be a priority.
In Kyiv, the main Christmas tree was set up on St. Sophia Square, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that it was smaller than usual, but carried a life-affirming message.
More than 100 houses in Gostomel, Kyiv region, remain unrepaired due to contractor fraud, and an audit revealed violations worth more than UAH 21 million.
An explosion occurred in Kryvyi Rih due to the occupants' rocket fire, no one was injured, said the head of the district Yevhen Sytnychenko.
The Russian military presence in Mizhvodne, Crimea, has increased, with locals observing the arrival of soldiers and military trucks patrolling the area, often in civilian vehicles.
In Voronezh, a truck collided with a Russian Guard convoy, killing one civilian and injuring the driver and five guardsmen. The accident occurred because the truck driver was speeding and did not take into account the weather conditions.
Law enforcement agencies in Chernivtsi opened a case of animal cruelty after an injured pigeon was found on a city street, and investigative actions are underway to identify the perpetrators.
The EU is unlikely to suspend Hungary's voting rights despite Viktor Orban's position on Ukraine, as the Union is committed to unity, says Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Ukrainian president.
Russia has requested information about NATO submarine zones during the construction of Nord Stream 2, which could jeopardize the security of Germany and NATO.
Mykhailo Podolyak noted that recognizing Putin's illegitimacy would entail many legal issues.
In the village of Hriady, two children were calling for help on a local reservoir. Arriving at the scene, the rescuers brought the children to the shore and handed them over to doctors, and after examination, they were taken by their parents.
A Belarusian court sentenced Aleksandr Goncharov to 5 years in a maximum security colony for financing the Kalinowski Regiment.
Ukraine's Boryspil International Airport will resume operations as soon as a stable security situation is achieved, which includes strengthening missile defense and drone defense to counter Russian attacks. The American company AECOM will assist in the reconstruction of the airport.
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets condemned the shooting of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as a war crime in violation of the Geneva Conventions and demanded that the Red Cross and the UN take action.
The Polish authorities will intensify truck inspections at the Polish-Ukrainian border in response to the demands of the transportation industry, and will also address the issue of unfair competition in the transportation sector at the EU level.
President Zelensky called on Ukrainians to heed the warnings of air raids and thanked everyone who helps the country's defense and resilience in the face of Russian aggression.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announces the resumption of military operations against Hamas after the group violated the ceasefire by failing to release hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces reports significant tactical successes and the safe return of 110 hostages.
There will be no mass celebrations in the capital this year, including no fairs, food courts or attractions in the country's main squares.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with British Ambassador Harris to thank him for the UK's support and discuss military cooperation and procurement transparency. Umerov introduced two of his deputies who will be in charge of arms and equipment management.
24 national teams will take part in the tournament. 21 of them are already known. Three more will be determined in March after the play-offs. Among the contenders is the team of Ukraine.