Olga Rozgon
A large-scale production and sale of illegal tobacco has been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi region. Over 120 tons of products and equipment worth over UAH 25 million have been seized.
Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on December 9, 2025. The Pontiff called for dialogue and the establishment of a just and lasting peace, also discussing the issues of prisoners of war and the return of Ukrainian children.
The "Mostytska" metro station will receive a new name before its opening, as the current one is a project name and incorrect. Kyiv residents will be able to choose the final option from three proposed ones in the "Kyiv Digital" application in 2026.
The occupation head of Kherson region, Volodymyr Saldo, announced his readiness to transfer part of the Azov-Black Sea coast to Belarus under the guise of "resort projects. " Negotiations have been ongoing since the summer of 2024 regarding plots between Henichesk and Arabat Spit for long-term use.
The European Union has launched an investigation into Google, suspecting abuse of its dominant position through the use of content for AI tools. The Commission will check whether Google distorts competition by imposing unfair terms on publishers and content creators.
The Lithuanian government has declared a state of emergency throughout the country due to balloons from Belarus disrupting aviation. This will allow the military to receive special powers for more effective coordination of actions.
A Ukrainian woman who arrived in the US under the 'Uniting for Ukraine' program and had temporary protected status was detained by federal agents during her green card interview. Her husband claims she always had legal status, and her lawyers do not understand the reason for her detention.
The SBU's Alpha Special Operations Center disabled a liquefied gas transshipment terminal in the port of Temryuk, which led to a large-scale fire. More than 20 tanks, railway tank cars, and an overpass were destroyed, with the total area of the fire being about 3,000 m².
In November, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with 23. 5 thousand used passenger cars from abroad, which is 60% more than last year. The most popular car was the Volkswagen Golf, and the average age of imported cars was 8 years.
Police identified four individuals involved in the attack on the artists of the "Hutsuliya" ensemble; three young men have already been notified of suspicion of hooliganism. One of the suspects is under round-the-clock house arrest, another is in hiding.
The retail price of gasoline in Russia is 67. 1 rubles per liter, which is higher than the price in the US ($2.98 per gallon). This is due to the high share of taxes and fees in Russian pricing.
President of the European Council António Costa criticized the new US national security strategy, accusing Washington of trying to influence political processes in the EU. He emphasized the need to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities and its readiness to take on a leadership role in NATO.
A deputy of the Dnipro City Council has been notified of suspicion for forging documents. He went abroad under the guise of a business trip to spend a vacation with his family on the island of Rhodes in Greece.
The Main Intelligence Directorate and the Center for Countering Disinformation have updated the list of "Kremlin mouthpieces" on the War&Sanctions portal. It includes Latvian blogger Kirill Fyodorov, TV presenter Yuriy Kot, and former People's Artist of Ukraine Taisiya Povaliy.
In 2025, Ukrainian banks filed 100,434 lawsuits against debtors, which is 1. 5 times more than last year and a record for the last 7 years. The leaders in the number of lawsuits are Universal Bank/Mono, A-Bank, and PrivatBank.
Seven EU countries have called for the use of frozen Russian assets to finance a reparations loan to Ukraine. This decision will strengthen Ukraine's position and ensure compensation for damages caused by the aggression.
The command of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk direction is concealing real losses by registering the dead as "AWOL". This allows them to hide the number of "killed in action" and avoid claims from relatives.
In the city of Sheptytskyi, Lviv region, a group of nine people attacked the artists of the Hutsuliya ensemble at a gas station. As a result of the attack, three artists and the driver sustained bodily injuries, and the police opened criminal proceedings under the article "hooliganism."
In November, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with 8. 3 thousand new passenger cars, of which 71% were purchased by private clients. Sales in the private segment increased by 84% compared to November 2023.
The UN Security Council will hold a new open meeting on Ukraine on December 9 at 10:00 local time. The initiative was supported by Denmark, France, Great Britain, Greece, and South Korea at the request of Slovenia, which chairs the Security Council.
US President Donald Trump has expressed concern about Netflix's planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. He noted that the combined company's large market share could create antitrust issues.
On December 6, activists threw food at the display case with the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, leading to the temporary closure of part of the area. Four protesters were detained on suspicion of causing damage.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine on December 6, emphasizing the need to pressure the aggressor for peace. He will meet with the leaders of Ukraine, Great Britain, and Germany on December 8 to discuss the situation and US mediation.
Part of Belgorod and its suburbs were left without electricity on the evening of December 6 due to a Russian aerial bomb falling on a substation. Governor Gladkov confirmed the outage and reported one injured person.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. The enemy is suffering significant losses, and search and assault operations are underway, along with the elimination of invading groups.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the US, emphasizing that Europe is its closest ally, not a problem. This happened after the update of the US national security strategy, which envisages the restoration of relations with Russia.
Moldova has appealed to Romania for emergency electricity assistance after massive Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. The company Moldelectrica urges citizens to consume electricity rationally to prevent overloads.
Near Lublin on December 6, 2025, a passenger car crashed into a Ukrainian bus traveling from Rava-Ruska to Warsaw. The 27-year-old driver of the car died, while 26 Ukrainians on the bus were unharmed.
Vilnius Airport has suspended operations due to the launch of weather balloons from Belarus. Restrictions will be in effect from 18:06 to 21:05 local time; passengers are advised to contact their airlines.
Ukrainian Oleksandr Okipniuk won the first stage of the Ski Aerials World Cup in Ruka, Finland, performing the most difficult jump of his career. This is his first podium, which immediately became a victory, surpassing his competitors by more than 20 points.