The EU will soon provide Ukraine with the last 1. 5 billion euros for 2023 under the macro-financial assistance program, as confirmed by EC President Ursula von der Leyen.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was not present when EU leaders agreed on sanctions against Russia.
Xi Jinping calls for a comprehensive emergency response as a wave of severe cold weather hits China, causing widespread transportation disruptions and power outages, with temperatures expected to drop to -40°C in some regions.
The Ukrainian Air Force warned Kropyvnytskyi of an approaching missile, calling for shelter.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile fired in the direction of Kryvyi Rih, after announcing an air alert in several regions due to enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the decision of the European Council to launch accession negotiations with the EU and called on the European Commission to prepare a mandate for the negotiations as soon as possible.
The EU summit reaches a decision in principle to create a €50 billion financing fund for Ukraine for four years.
The State Border Guard Service now requires a permit to stay in the border zone.
Russian troops shell a residential building in Kherson, injuring two women.
An emergency meeting of the regional defense council was convened in Zakarpattia after a deputy threw a grenade into the session hall, injuring 26 people.
President Zelensky honored Ukrainian soldiers killed in the Russian-Ukrainian war at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv by laying flowers at their graves.
Despite the shelling of a thermal power plant in eastern Ukraine, there is currently no shortage of electricity and no restrictions on electricity supply as repairs and imports maintain the balance.
Number of injured due to grenade attack by MP in Zakarpattia region rises to 26: police report that bomber is undergoing resuscitation (video).
A deputy of the village council exploded grenades during a session in the Transcarpathian village of Keretsky, killing himself and injuring 11 other people. Police and experts are investigating the scene.
Choose the finalist of the national selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2024. New poll in Diia
Bad weather left 355 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine without electricity.
EU agrees on 12th package of sanctions against Russia.
Dutch Prime Minister assures that Ukraine will not be left without money amid Hungary's blocking of a €50 billion package as the EU plans to resume aid talks in January.
The White House called on Congress to act on critical aid to Ukraine after Putin reiterated his goal of continuing his "brutal and barbaric invasion" until his goals are achieved. John Kirby emphasized the global consequences of inaction and the direct threat to international order and democracy
Russian troops shell four districts of Kharkiv region, damaging a kindergarten but causing no casualties.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed three Shahed drones in Khmelnytsky region without causing any casualties or damage, Serhiy Tyurin said.
Hungary blocks EU financial aid package for Ukraine.
During the day, Russian troops attacked Kherson region 102 times, killing one person and wounding two others, and striking residential areas and infrastructure.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to disclose details of his breakfast with Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
EU leaders are negotiating the potential membership of Ukraine and Moldova in the EU, as well as Georgia's candidate status, and the overall agreed budget is to be finalized by senior advisors amid uncertainty over Hungary's support.
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, stated that the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU is a political and moral obligation, which is determined not by expediency, but by merit.
Russian troops launched missile attacks on Khmelnytsky region.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban on the eve of a crucial EU summit.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sees Hungary's position as a "starting point".
Ukraine's Air Force reports an enemy missile.
