The EU has fulfilled its commitment to keep Russian assets blocked, as confirmed by European Council President António Costa. The next step is to ensure Ukraine's financial needs for 2026–2027.
According to The Atlantic, Trump did not object to strikes on Russia's oil logistics in international waters and, in several cases, approved the transfer of intelligence to Kyiv, which was used to target Russia's oil infrastructure.
A message about Stepan Higa's death appeared on his official page. Information about the farewell and memorial ceremonies is promised to be released tomorrow.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the damage to a Turkish company's vessel in the port of Chornomorsk, emphasizing the importance of ending the war. The ship's crew has been evacuated, and no Turkish citizens were harmed.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a defense group in Germany, which will work on the details of security guarantees for Ukraine. The group will be headed by Lieutenant General Hnatov and will include representatives of the Ukrainian army, intelligence, and security forces.
The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe. This removed a significant obstacle to using these funds to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia.
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, announced planned meetings in New York with the government's working group on recovery, development, and investment. A video conference of national security advisors also took place to discuss the peace plan.
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region. The plant is one of the largest refineries of the occupiers, capable of processing 15 million tons of oil per year.
On December 13, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect throughout Ukraine. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with US representatives, the head of the World Bank, and the CEO of BlackRock regarding the economic track of peace for Ukraine. A joint working group has been established to develop an action plan, emphasizing the importance of security guarantees.
The Russian army launched a missile strike on Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel in the port of Chornomorsk. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this proves the Russians' unwillingness to engage in diplomacy and their goal to destroy normal life in Ukraine.
On December 12, 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation a commemorative coin "Security Service of Ukraine. Protecting Ukraine Together!" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It is dedicated to the activities of the SBU and the unique special operation "Spiderweb", which resulted in the destruction of 41 Russian military aircraft.
In one of the messengers, Kyiv law enforcement officers found a publication with photos in which a man in a police uniform imitates the arrest of "Santa Claus. "
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The enemy is actively attacking in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Kostiantynivka directions, carrying out shelling and assault operations.
A series of explosions occurred in Odesa after the Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat. Local Telegram channels report loud sounds in the city.
The latest draft peace agreement on Ukraine, discussed by US and Ukrainian officials with the support of Brussels, envisages Ukraine's accession to the EU by January 1, 2027. This could force Brussels to reconsider the accession process for new members due to the tight deadlines.
Personnel changes are expected in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Sergiy Kyslytsia will become the new head of the diplomatic department, and the current head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sybiha, will take the post of ambassador to Poland.
According to the Kremlin, Putin and Erdogan exchanged views on the Ukrainian issue and discussed Europeans' attempts to seize Russian assets.
A couple and their 11-year-old daughter were found lifeless in a townhouse in Bilohorodka. Their 4-year-old son is in critical condition. The probable cause of the tragedy is carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty boiler.
The special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine "Ghosts" on December 10-11, 2025, hit an An-26 military transport aircraft in the occupied Crimea. Two radar systems were also destroyed: the 55Zh6M "Nebo-M" radar and the 64N6E radar.
Russian troops attacked a sports school in Shostka with attack UAVs, where children were training. Everyone was promptly evacuated, there were no injuries. The enemy also shelled the Seredyno-Buda community, injuring a 76-year-old woman.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denied rumors of his resignation, stating that he is not going to leave his post. He also noted that he knows everyone who is working against him and the prosecutor's office as an institution.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov admitted that budget subsidies cannot last indefinitely. This indicates a rejection of the "war economy" concept and a weakening of Russia's economic dynamics.
Leading US automakers have urged Washington to prevent state-backed Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from opening factories. They warn that China poses a direct threat to the US auto industry due to subsidies and oversupply.
BBC News Ukraine has announced the winners of the 21st BBC Book of the Year literary award. Lena Lyahushonkova's novel "My Flag Was Peed On by a Kitty" became the Book of the Year, and Myroslav Laiuk won in the Essay category.
Leavitt said talks are ongoing and the US could send its representative to those talks this weekend "if there's a real chance of a peace deal being signed. "
An exclusive magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne from the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer was not sold at auction in Denmark. The bids were not high enough, failing to reach the expected 600,000 Danish kroner (approximately 81,000 euros).
OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, GPT-5. 2, designed to enhance ChatGPT's capabilities in programming, scientific research, and work-related tasks. It handles information retrieval, writing, and translation faster and more efficiently, and better mimics human thought.
In 2026, utility tariffs in Russia will increase by almost 18% on average, and in some regions by more than 40%. This is due to the fact that the Kremlin can no longer cope with financing the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness for presidential elections provided that international partners ensure safe conditions. He emphasized the need to resolve security issues, the participation of military personnel, and changes to electoral legislation.
