Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the launch of candidate selection for the supervisory boards of several strategically important energy enterprises. The formation of the new composition is expected in January, including NJSC Naftogaz.
The European Union is facing a critical week as it tries to protect Ukraine from an unfavorable peace deal imposed by the US and Russia, and to save a multi-billion euro loan financing agreement for Ukraine. EU leaders will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and American officials in Berlin to discuss a peace deal, and will also fight for support for the lending plan among European governments.
The average expenditure on education per child in Sub-Saharan Africa is 200 euros, while in Europe and North America, these figures are significantly higher. This 40-fold gap exceeds the gap in GDP per capita, deepening the global wealth hierarchy. The report indicates that the richest 10% own 75% of global wealth.
Nvidia is evaluating the possibility of increasing production capacity for its H200 chips after orders exceeded current production levels. This comes after Trump's statement allowing H200 exports to China, where companies like Alibaba and ByteDance have already shown significant interest.
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, outperforming the Honda CR-V in all major categories. The car showed outstanding results, especially in protecting vulnerable road users.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has canceled a planned visit to the United States to participate in European discussions on the peace process in Ukraine. He will join talks in Berlin, where other European leaders and high-ranking officials will also be present.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after talks with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, hopes to discuss a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia with US President Donald Trump, adding that "peace is not far off. "
Foreign policy advisers from the US, Ukraine, Germany and other countries will continue talks on a peace plan for Ukraine in Berlin. The talks will take place ahead of a summit involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
People's Artist of Ukraine Stepan Higa will be buried at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv. The farewell will take place on December 14 at the Garrison Church, the funeral service on December 15.
Peter Greene, an actor known for films such as "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," has died at the age of 60.
North Korea held a welcoming ceremony for sappers who returned from Russia's Kursk region after demining. Kim Jong Un thanked the troops for their safe return, noting the loss of nine lives.
Petr Fiala, the outgoing head of the Czech government, announced that the goal of supplying 1. 8 million large-caliber shells to Ukraine has been met. The new Czech government may discontinue this initiative, despite the president's support.
On the night of December 13, Russia attacked Ukraine with 30 missiles and 465 drones, of which 13 missiles and 417 drones were shot down or suppressed. The main direction of the attack was Odesa region.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, criminal proceedings have been opened for the torture of a minor. A group of teenagers beat and humiliated a 14-year-old girl, filming it on video.
Over a million subscribers in Ukraine are without electricity after Russia's night attack on energy infrastructure. Missile and drone attacks were recorded in five regions, and five people were injured.
Despite infrastructure shelling, reserve diesel locomotives are operating on de-energized sections in Odesa region. Some trains are delayed, and suburban routes No. 6401 and No. 6341 have been temporarily canceled.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that there will be no new head of the Presidential Office in the near future. Instead, a team of deputies and advisers will work.
After a massive night attack by Russia on energy infrastructure, power outage schedules are not in effect in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions due to a significant number of disconnected consumers. In other regions of Ukraine, hourly schedules and restrictions for industrial consumers remain in effect.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published footage of assault operations by special forces in the Pokrovsk direction in November 2025. The operation improved the tactical position of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine, using over 450 attack drones and 30 missiles, with the main strike targeting the energy infrastructure of the south and Odesa region. Thousands of families were left without electricity in 7 regions, and two people were injured in Odesa region.
European officials are concerned that a new US-initiated peace deal in Ukraine could allow Russia to use a demilitarized zone to re-invade Donbas. Moscow demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops, while Kyiv refuses to cede territory.
Throughout the night, Russia attacked Odesa region with drones and missiles, damaging port and energy facilities, including grain storage facilities of the Odesa seaport. This led to a lack of electricity, water, and heat supply in parts of Odesa and other regions.
As a result of massive Russian strikes on Ukraine, part of the Kherson region, including the city of Kherson, has been de-energized. The consequences are being investigated.
The enemy launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kirovohrad region, targeting energy infrastructure. Currently, 19 settlements are without electricity, and relevant services are eliminating the consequences.
Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria have opposed the EU's plan to transfer 210 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. They are calling on the European Commission to consider alternative options for financial assistance, such as joint EU debt.
Negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine from the US and Europe have made significant progress. The US is ready to provide guarantees based on NATO's Article 5, approved by Congress, with legal force.
As a result of a massive enemy attack on Odesa, energy infrastructure facilities were de-energized, and most of the city is without heat and water supply. Two casualties have been reported, and information is being clarified.
The norm on mandatory registration of residential lease agreements has been removed from draft law No. 12377. The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt it next week and is also considering lowering tax rates for landlords.
The Ministry of Education and Science has published a guide for parents to help them understand the nuances of student assessment in schools. The document explains formative and summative assessment, as well as the structure of the NUS achievement certificate.
The European Commission is ready to include the guarantees that Belgium is demanding for the use of immobilized assets of the Russian central bank. This will allow Ukraine to be provided with a "reparation loan" to compensate for war damages.
