President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has not yet handed over an updated "peace plan" to the US, but this will likely happen tomorrow. He noted that the US is not demanding the surrender of Donbas territory, and Russia is the initiator of this idea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced three documents regarding the end of the war with Russia, which concern security guarantees, the reconstruction of Ukraine, and framework agreements. These documents are being discussed with American and European partners.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) chose a preventive measure for MP Skorokhod in the form of bail of over UAH 3 million. This happened after she was exposed in a case involving $250,000 for resolving the issue of NSDC sanctions.
A British Armed Forces serviceman died on December 9 in Ukraine as a result of an accident. He sustained injuries while observing the testing of a new defense system by the Ukrainian military.
Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andriy Melnyk, stated that Ukraine will not trade its sovereignty and territories. He emphasized that Moscow will get "a hole from a bagel," not Ukraine's capitulation.
The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN stated that Russia will achieve its goals, choosing either a diplomatic or military path. He noted that the Russian Federation prefers diplomacy, but sees no prerequisites for it.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that Ukrainian homes, schools, and kindergartens suffer exclusively due to the placement of Ukrainian air defense systems in residential areas. He made this statement during a UN meeting.
Donald Trump said he does not want to run Europe, but considers it weak and "collapsing. " He emphasized his role in increasing contributions to NATO, which, he suggested, go to Ukraine.
The US President made a false statement that Crimea is "surrounded by ocean," although in reality it is washed by the waters of the Black and Azov Seas.
According to the US president, Zelenskyy allegedly forced Joe Biden to give Ukraine $350 billion, as a result of which Ukraine, in Trump's opinion, lost 25% of its territory.
Donald Trump stated that the understanding of Ukraine's non-accession to NATO existed long before Putin's presidency. He also noted that Zelenskyy demanded the return of Crimea and NATO membership during his first meeting with Putin.
Commenting on his son Donald Trump Jr. 's statement about the possibility of withdrawing from the Russian-Ukrainian war without seeing success in his attempts to stop it, Trump replied that "that's not quite right."
Donald Trump does not believe that Russia's war against Ukraine could escalate into World War III, emphasizing that it would not have started under his presidency. He called it a big problem for Europe, which the continent is not coping with.
Two more victims, previously considered missing, have been found in Ternopil, bringing the death toll from the enemy attack to 38, including 8 children. Three more adults are still considered missing after the missile strike.
Putin signed a decree on the conscription of Russians in the reserve for military training in 2026. The conscription applies to the armed forces, the National Guard, rescue units, state security agencies, and the FSB.
President Zelenskyy stated that China does not benefit from a weak or losing Russia. He believes this is the reason for Beijing's reluctance to facilitate a quick end to the war, even though China has influence over Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an investigation into unknown drones that moved along his plane's flight path to Ireland. Four military drones violated a restricted zone near Dublin Airport shortly after the President's plane landed.
The President of Ukraine announced that the draft peace plan had been reduced from 28 to 20 points. It still contains provisions that do not suit Ukraine, and the questions are more for the Russians than for the Americans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in Brussels. The issue of using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction or armament will be discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has no right to cede its own territories to Russia. The US is looking for a compromise on this issue, as Ukraine does not want to give up anything.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine could receive the strongest security guarantees from the United States if they are voted on in Congress. The main question remains the readiness of partners in case of repeated Russian aggression.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in occupied Enerhodar will not operate normally without Ukrainian specialists. He also noted that Russia does not understand this.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov as the main candidates for the position of Head of the Presidential Office. However, according to him, the Verkhovna Rada may have difficulties finding replacements for these ministers.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban stated that Turkey will guarantee the supply of Russian gas to Hungary. Hungary has already received 7.5 billion cubic meters of gas through the TurkStream pipeline this year.
The investigation into the case of Hryhoriy Didenko, head of the Odesa Regional Council, and Yulia Didenko, a people's deputy, has been completed. They failed to include information about property worth over UAH 8 million in their declarations for 2021–2023, including apartments and two Audi SQ8s.
The United States has updated its National Security Strategy, which envisages restoring relations with Russia and ending the war in Ukraine. Expert Oleksandr Kraiev noted that the current US Administration's priority is to restore strategic relations with the Russian Federation.
In Ukraine, punishment for unauthorized abandonment of a military unit is provided in the form of imprisonment for a term of 5 to 10 years. However, a serviceman may be exempted from criminal liability if he voluntarily returns to service.
The Center for National Resistance reports that residents of Lysychansk, Sievierodonetsk, and Rubizhne have been living without mobile communications and internet for two years. The occupation authorities ignore appeals and explain the lack of communication by "controlling information flows" and "the proximity of the front line."
Army General Oleksandr Kuzmuk has been dismissed from the position of freelance advisor to the Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The appointment took place on October 14, 2022, and the dismissal was in accordance with the decision of the Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The European Commission lost access to its advertising account on the X social network after being fined 120 million euros for violating transparency rules. Company representative Nikita Bier stated that the account was blocked due to an attempt to exploit a vulnerability.
