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.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that European countries would start shooting down Russian planes and drones that violate their airspace if the violations continue. He noted that these violations are deliberate and aimed at testing air defense systems and the West's resolve.
The first payments of UAH 6,500 under the "Winter Support" program have started in Ukraine. More than 323,000 people have already applied for assistance, including children under guardianship, children with disabilities, and single pensioners.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Russia's victory in the war against Ukraine would be a defeat for the entire West. He compared possible secret negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding Ukraine to the Munich Agreement of 1938.
The American club's players - Spanish national team and Catalan Barcelona legends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets - have retired from football.
A new award has been established in Ukraine to recognize territorial communities that provide assistance to frontline territorial communities and the Defense Forces.
Ukrainian musician Mykhailo Klymenko, frontman of the band ADAM, died after battling tuberculous meningitis. The artist was in a coma, and his treatment cost more than UAH 25,000 per day.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 20 apartment certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and families of fallen soldiers. This event took place on the eve of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian occupiers struck the dam of the Pechenihy reservoir in Kharkiv Oblast on December 7, 2025. Traffic on the dam's roadway has been stopped.
On December 7, Volodymyr Sysenko, head coach and co-founder of SC "Poltava", passed away. The club announced his death on the eve of the game with "Epicenter", without specifying the cause.
Today, December 7, a fire broke out in the intensive care unit of a hospital in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The fire was extinguished over an area of 15 square meters, and 6 people were evacuated.
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for social media posts criticizing authorities over a fire that killed 159 people. He was accused of inciting hatred against the government.
During the week, Russian troops launched over 1,600 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and almost 70 missiles at Ukraine. President Zelenskyy reported damage in seven regions and casualties as a result of the strikes.
Donald Trump called not to discuss his FIFA Peace Prize, stating that he earned it by working 26 hours a day, 8 days a week. The US President received the newly established award during the draw for the 2026 World Cup.
US President's Special Representative Kellogg stated that Russia and Ukraine together have lost over two million soldiers in the war. He emphasized the need to end the conflict.
Donald Trump presented Kennedy Center medals to the band Kiss and Sylvester Stallone. This took place in the Oval Office, breaking a long-standing tradition of selection and venue for the ceremony.
