Austria has cleared the way for the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia by withdrawing its reservations, allowing the formal approval process to begin. Finalization is expected today
Russian troops wound another resident of Avdiivka in Donetsk region.
Councillor Petro Andriushchenko reported on the lack of shipping in the port of Mariupol in December.
U. S. senators are cautiously optimistic that a border security agreement could be reached, which could also unblock aid to Ukraine and Israel, but consensus on timing remains elusive.
Ukrainian Air Defense neutralizes enemy Shahed UAV in Khmelnytskyi region.
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Shahed drone in Mykolaiv region; enemy artillery also shelled the coast of Ochakiv, causing no casualties.
Russian artillery and mortar shelling hits more than 20 settlements in Kharkiv region, damaging an agricultural enterprise; no casualties, but one man injured by an explosive device.
Russian artillery shelled Nikopol at night, no one was injured; damage assessment is ongoing. Other areas of Dnipropetrovska oblast were not shelled.
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.
