Roman Nasirov, the former head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, was kept in custody; his bail was set at more than UAH 120 million amid charges of illegally receiving UAH 722 million.
Slovak truckers threaten to block the Vysne Nemecke-Uzhhorod border crossing with Ukraine if the situation with permits for Ukrainian carriers is not resolved.
The President of Ukraine has signed a bill to increase the bank profit tax rate to 50% in 2023 and then to 25%, which is expected to bring in UAH 24-25 billion in 2023.
Ukraine has declared an air alert due to the takeoff of an enemy MiG-31K, signaling a missile threat across the country.
More than 400 Ukrainian settlements are partially de-energized due to Russian shelling and technical problems, but the Ministry of Energy confirms that there is no shortage of electricity and the power system remains stable.
Russian troops attacked 13 regions of Ukraine, shelling 135 settlements and 67 infrastructure facilities, resulting in civilian casualties. The attacks were carried out with the use of various types of weapons; the exact number of victims is being clarified.
Ukrainian troops have broken through the first two Russian defense lines, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said. Ukraine has also liberated 50% of its territory from Russian control.
The UK announces sanctions against companies supplying military equipment to Russia.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection at the Yaroslav the Wise Poltava Law Institute has resulted in 27 students being hospitalized with poisoning.
Russian troops shelled Donetsk 21 times, killing one civilian and wounding seven others; 25 civilian objects, including residential buildings, a hospital and schools, were damaged.
President Joe Biden called the prospect of cutting off aid to Ukraine "absolute madness" and contrary to US interests, pledging continued support. A potential delay in the Senate's approval of additional aid is a concern.
Russian troops shelled Kherson at night, killing one person and damaging residential buildings and a medical facility.
On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhny thanked the military for protecting the country's future.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia region 151 times in 24 hours, including 29 drone strikes, wounding an elderly man and causing destruction in several settlements.
The Ukrainian government has dismissed Dmytro Makovsky from his post as First Deputy Head of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection. This follows the recent dismissal of the agency's leadership over allegations of embezzlement.
56,160 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 Comirnaty vaccine were delivered to the regions to provide free vaccinations for adults and children aged 5 to 12 years old from the company. More than 16 million Ukrainians have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Ukrainian schoolchildren show deterioration in PISA-2022 results.
Russia has agreed to release six Ukrainian children through Qatar's mediation to return home from Moscow. These children are among the many who have been deported or are unable to leave the occupied territories.
Romania has halted imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, including key crops, for the past six months due to an emergency decree requiring import permits from economic operators registered in Romania.
Russian forces shelled a medical center in Kherson, wounding four people, including two doctors and a midwife.
The EU's security package for Ukraine includes nine key areas, such as assistance with military equipment, training of soldiers, cooperation with the defense industry, countering cyber threats, and intelligence sharing. Consultations on these commitments have begun between EU and Ukrainian officials.
During talks with U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu reaffirmed Romania's continued support for Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia and emphasized Moldova's vulnerability. The US praised Romania's assistance to Ukraine and emphasized their strategic partnership.
British intelligence reports that Russia is likely to control most of Marinka (Donetsk region), although Ukrainian forces still hold areas on the western outskirts of the city. Marinka has been heavily damaged.
Due to increased consumption due to the cold snap and technical problems at power plants, Ukraine may face an electricity shortage, although no blackouts are planned.
On December 6, Putin is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss bilateral relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The next day, December 7, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will visit Moscow.
Russian troops shelled Kherson, hitting a medical facility and wounding two doctors.
Since December 4, 110 empty trucks have crossed the Ukrainian border with Poland at the Uhryniv-Dolhobyczów checkpoint after an agreement was reached to unblock the checkpoint.
Finland plans to make a decision on the production of artillery shells for Ukraine by Christmas, aiming to support Ukraine's defense.
Belgium intends to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets in 2025, as confirmed by Defense Ministers Rustem Umerov and Ludivine Dedonder, and preparations for equipment and training are underway.
Russian troops shelled Kherson, killing two civilians and injuring one.
