Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Berlin on Monday. He will meet with the German Chancellor and representatives of Great Britain and France.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine clarified the required insurance experience for retirement in 2026. For 60-year-olds, 33 years of experience are needed, for 63-year-olds – 23 years, and for 65-year-olds – 15 years.
In November 2024, 226 civilians were killed and 952 injured in Ukraine, mostly by Russian missiles and drones. From January to November 2025, the number of deaths increased by 27% and injuries by 68% compared to the same period in 2024.
The Ministry of Economy has finalized the draft of the new Labor Code, which systematically modernizes the regulation of labor relations. The document provides for the digitalization of key procedures and the expansion of the list of types of employment contracts.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on discussions regarding the new head of the "Servant of the People" party. The party congress is scheduled for December 17, where a new leader is to be elected.
The French indie game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" by Sandfall and Kepler Interactive won the main award at the 12th Game Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, winning a record nine categories. Other winners include Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, South of Midnight, and the second season of HBO's The Last of Us.
Former cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a $40 billion market collapse revealed fraud in his crypto ecosystem. The judge called it a fraud of epic proportions that caused real people to lose money.
Information about the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko is unreliable. He is at his workplace and performing his duties.
Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak announced that Ukraine has fulfilled its gas import plan for this year. Approximately 50% of next year's needs have also been contracted.
Russia attacked energy facilities in several regions with drones, including a mine for 6 hours, injuring two workers. A significant part of residents in Odesa and Donetsk regions were left without power, and there are blackouts in Kharkiv region.
Three men were detained for a terrorist attack in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district on December 11. They acted on the orders of Russian special services, which led to the death of one National Guardsman and injuries to others.
A new Star Wars video game, "Fate of the Old Republic," was announced at The Game Awards 2025. It is a story-driven single-player action RPG developed by Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
In November 2025, global EV sales reached 2 million, bringing the total to 18. 5 million units year-to-date, a 21% increase over 2024. Europe leads the growth, while North America lags after the cancellation of tax incentives, and China remains the largest market.
Media information about Ukraine's consent to a buffer zone is incorrect. Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn emphasized that such decisions are made at the highest political level or by the people.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is forming a coalition to counter China's dominant control over critical minerals and technology sectors. On Friday, the Pax Silica declaration will be signed with the participation of Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Israel.
Ukraine is ready to agree to the creation of a demilitarized zone in Donbas as a concession to end the war. This concession has the support of European leaders and is included in the revised US peace plan.
Sergiy Kyslytsia, a representative of the Ukrainian delegation, called Russia's statements regarding "legally binding guarantees" worthless. He noted that seeing those responsible for the current aggression could be the beginning of a long path to trusting Moscow's assurances.
During the night, Russia attacked a DTEK substation and another energy company's facility in Odesa region. 90,000 families remain without electricity, and specialists are working to eliminate the consequences.
On December 11, 2025, an earthquake of magnitude 2. 9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Ternopil region. The tremors occurred at 21:33:58 at a depth of 3 km.
On the night of December 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 80 Shahed and Gerbera-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 64 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Japan's northeastern region was hit by a 6. 7 magnitude earthquake, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for thousands of people. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that this earthquake is not the anticipated "mega-earthquake."
During the night, Russian troops attacked Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region with attack drones, killing a 71-year-old man and injuring four people. Five private houses caught fire, one of which was destroyed.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 70%-0.75% due to fears of supply disruptions from Venezuela. This happened after the US seized a tanker with Venezuelan oil and amid cautious market sentiment.
Russian troops massively attacked Odesa district with kamikaze drones, damaging an energy infrastructure facility, warehouses, an administrative building, and a garage. Due to the attack, Odesa and a number of settlements were temporarily left without electricity; restoration work is already underway.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness for elections provided there is a ceasefire. He emphasized that the US can help in negotiations with Russia on this matter.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte denied reports that the US plans to shift most of the burden of defending Europe to European countries by 2027. He noted that Europe must step up its defense, but the Reuters report was incorrect.
The European Commission refused to comment on media reports about the alleged expanded US National Security Strategy. According to the press, the document names Italy, Austria, and Poland as targets for weakening ties with the EU.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that it is difficult to name the timeline for a peace agreement regarding the war in Ukraine. He noted that there are complex issues regarding reconstruction, security guarantees, and territory.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that "we are Russia's next target" and called for an immediate increase in defense spending. He emphasized that Putin is engaged in empire-building, and China, North Korea, and Iran support his aggressive stance.
The European Union has announced the approval of a new approach to Ukraine's accession talks, which provides for technical negotiations to advance the process. This decision was made following an informal meeting of the bloc's European affairs ministers in Lviv.
