Julia Shramko

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.

For the third time in a day, an air alert has been declared across Ukraine due to a missile threat: a Russian MiG-31K has taken off.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called on the EU to take decisive measures in support of Ukraine, including military aid, a large EU budget to help Ukraine, and clarity on EU enlargement. He spoke out against any blackmail, in particular, regarding Hungary's position on Ukraine.

The National Bank of Ukraine cut its key policy rate from 16% to 15%, citing slowing inflation and stable currency conditions, but also recognizing risks such as war and volatile international aid.

Ukraine's Air Force reported a missile threat across the country.

Before the EU summit, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned of a "bad signal" not to start accession talks with Ukraine.

The EU summit has begun, focusing on Ukraine, EU enlargement, the IMF, the Middle East, security, and the fight against anti-Semitism. The Hungarian Prime Minister showed no signs of compromise on Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that there is no connection between the €10. 2 billion allocation to Hungary from the EU and funding for Ukraine or EU membership negotiations. He suggested looking for funding for Ukraine outside the EU budget.

Lithuanian President Nausėda emphasizes the importance of unanimity in EU decision-making, warning against abuse of the principle, and emphasizes the historic chance to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks Ukraine's EU accession talks, proposing to postpone them.