The New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, damaged by a drone in February, has lost its main safety functions, but there is no permanent damage to the supporting structures. The IAEA recommends further work to restore and modernize monitoring systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the approval of a new approach to distributing mobilized personnel among military units. Each combat brigade will receive a stable replenishment of personnel monthly, which will allow for planning training and rotations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Andriy Yermak from the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the National Security and Defense Council. This decision is recorded in decrees No. 902/2025 and No. 901/2025 after Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the President's Office.
At the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine learned its potential opponents. If they advance through the playoffs, the national team will play in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities has decided to increase electricity transmission tariffs for 2026 in two stages. This applies to electricity transmission and dispatch control services of NPC "Ukrenergo", as well as electricity distribution tariffs.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that a just peace is possible only if hostilities cease along the current front line and further negotiations take place. The rejection of Ukrainian territories is unacceptable for Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting on providing for the military, approving a draft law on contracts with clear terms and expanding service opportunities for foreigners. Military training in higher education is also being strengthened, and a Research Center for the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is being established.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin reported on the movement of drones along the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane, which was en route to Ireland. This issue will be discussed at a meeting of the National Security Council at the end of the month.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv refused to release NABU detective Viktor Husarov, suspected of treason, from custody. He was arrested without bail in July for espionage for the FSB.
In the Kyiv region, a man in a state of alcoholic intoxication beat his friend to death with improvised objects. The court chose a pre-trial detention measure for the suspect in the form of detention without the right to bail.
In 2025, the State Food and Consumer Service identified 55 types of dangerous products, 28 of which were children's toys. Over 24,000 units of toys that did not meet safety requirements were found, some of which could cause toxic poisoning.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck one of Russia's largest chemical enterprises, "Nevinnomysskiy Azot" in the Stavropol Krai, and a concentration of enemy personnel at a training ground near Dokuchaievsk. The plant is a critically important component of the enemy's military-industrial complex, and enemy losses amounted to 60 servicemen killed and wounded.
President Zelenskyy met with candidates for the position of the new Head of the Presidential Office. A decision on the new head of the Office will be made soon.
Iran's national football team coach, Amir Ghalenoei, will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. This will happen despite the country's football federation announcing a boycott of the event due to the US refusing to issue visas to its members.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that sanctions against the GRU underscore the need for vigilance against the constant threat from Russia. He emphasized that the moral responsibility for the GRU's actions lies with Putin.
The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's permission to participate. This decision was made after members of the European Broadcasting Union voted for new rules protecting the integrity of the competition.
Nikita Sheremet set a world junior record and updated the adult record of Ukraine at the European Championships in Lublin. This happened during the men's 4x50m freestyle relay.
Four unknown military drones violated the no-fly zone near Dublin Airport, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane landed. The drones reached the aircraft's flight path a few minutes after its landing, and their origin is being investigated by the police.
On December 5, hourly power outages will be in effect throughout Ukraine for household and industrial consumers. The restrictions will last from 00:00 to 23:59 due to the consequences of Russian attacks.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a symbolic amulet Christmas tree was installed, the base of which is pixel fabric, symbolizing the resilience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Its decoration combines Ukrainian patterns and colorful embroidery, as well as white and blue beads as an amulet.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated his country's readiness to provide maximum assistance to Ukraine on its path to EU membership. Cyprus will support Ukraine during its presidency of the EU Council, which begins in 27 days.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Cyprus' presidency of the EU Council in 2026 could be historic for Ukraine regarding the opening of negotiation clusters. He also thanked Cyprus for its support and emphasized the need for a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov flew to the United States. They will hold talks with the American delegation on the peace plan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine fully control Lyman, Vilcha, Synelnykove, and the eastern, western, and southern parts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. The enemy suffers daily losses of 10-15 killed and as many wounded.
Ukraine does not have a complete picture of Ukrainian children in the occupied territories, but Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, reported cases of sexual violence and torture of children by Russian troops. About 1.6 million Ukrainian children are under Russian control, which blocks all evacuation routes.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced the identification of 210 facilities in Russia where Ukrainian children from the occupied territories may be held. He emphasized that this is happening in 2025, not 1945, and called for it to be stopped.
In Kyiv, on December 3, a farewell ceremony for the legendary footballer Volodymyr Muntian, who passed away on December 1 at the age of 80, took place at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium. He was buried at Baikove Cemetery.
Sanctions reportedly forced Lukoil to announce the sale of its foreign assets, and several buyers have approached US authorities for permission to negotiate with Lukoil, including oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint the ministers of energy and justice no earlier than 2 weeks from now. There are two candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no final candidate for the post of minister of energy yet.
The expert emphasized that in fact, the "Shaheds" that Russia used in 2022 and those that we see now are completely different products.
