For December 2, the NBU set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 34, which is 7 kopecks more than on Thursday. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.31, an increase of 42 kopecks.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement report that servicemen of the 30th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Armed Forces are searching the bodies of their fallen comrades, taking money, phones, and personal belongings. Due to huge losses, the brigade's personnel have been replaced three times, and looting has become a common practice.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, stray dog attacks have become a daily occurrence due to the collapse of communal services. Dogs feed on the bodies of the dead, and the occupation authorities are not solving the problem.
On December 1, Russian troops lost 1,110 soldiers and 51 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.12.25 amount to over 1.1 million personnel.
On December 2, cloudy weather with light rains is expected in Ukraine, with wet snow in the Carpathians. The air temperature during the day will be 3-8°C, up to 12°C in the south.
In December, the Kremlin will intensify its disinformation campaign regarding negotiations on a diplomatic settlement of the war in Ukraine. The NSDC predicts that Russia will focus on discrediting the negotiation process between Ukraine and the United States, strengthening the narrative that "Ukraine is disrupting negotiations."
The Institute for the Study of War believes that the Kremlin is setting conditions to refrain from publicly discussing the results of the US-Russian meeting on December 2. This is likely due to a desire to conceal Russia's rejection of the US and Ukraine peace proposal.
On November 21, Donald Trump, in a phone conversation, gave Nicolas Maduro until November 28 to safely leave Venezuela. The next day, Trump announced the closure of the country's airspace.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the widespread use of drones has significantly expanded the "kill zone" at the front. According to him, ground robotic systems are becoming a key element of future warfare.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the Russians will try to increase pressure on the front in the coming weeks and accompany it with loud statements. This is being done for the Western audience and to raise the stakes in diplomacy.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that attacks on vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea are a sign of an "alarming escalation of the situation. " He emphasized that these incidents threaten navigation safety and human lives.
The occupation authorities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson region solemnly presented the mother of a fallen soldier with a multicooker, a laptop, and a bouquet of flowers. This happened in front of cameras and with words about supporting "patriotic" projects.
Ukrainian drones damaged the pier of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, which is the main source of Kazakh oil exports. Kazakhstan has activated a plan to redirect exports to alternative routes.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that there can be no agreements with Russia, as Moscow acts on the basis of lies. He emphasized that historical events confirm the immutability of this position.
The black fungus found in Chornobyl survives on radiation, which could revolutionize the space industry. It could protect spacecraft crews and extraterrestrial colonies from cosmic rays.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff went to Russia to present Putin with an agreed-upon draft of a "peace plan" after a meeting in Florida. The Russian leader had previously stated his unwillingness to compromise and demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the occupied territories.
The Italian government has approved the 12th package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes military materials, equipment, and machinery. The full list of aid is classified for security reasons.
Vladimir Putin announced his intention to create a security zone along the border with Ukraine. He also reported on the alleged successes of Russian troops at the front and control over several settlements.
On December 1, the occupiers attacked a car with civilians in the village of Klynova-Novoselivka, Kharkiv region. As a result of the FPV drone strike, two men, aged 40 and 47, sustained shrapnel wounds and were hospitalized.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the preparation of new EU sanctions against Belarus. This is a response to hybrid actions against Lithuania, including an increase in the number of incursions by contraband balloons.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for December 1 at 42. 27 hryvnias, which is 8 kopecks more than on Thursday. The euro exchange rate is 48.89 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.53 hryvnias.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces and the SBU evacuated 13 residents from the central part of Kupyansk. Volunteers transported them to Kharkiv for necessary assistance.
The Russian federal agency "Rossotrudnichestvo" is launching a new project, within which groups of "masters of the Russian language" will be sent for internships to countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. These programs are used to promote Russia's political interests and spread its influence.
On November 30, Russian troops lost 1060 soldiers and 239 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.12.25 are estimated at 1,173,920 personnel.
On Monday, December 1, most of Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather. Light rain is forecast in the western and Vinnytsia regions, with no significant precipitation in the rest of the territory.
The Kremlin is spreading a narrative about Ukraine's imminent collapse to induce the West to capitulate, despite the vulnerabilities of the Russian war effort. Peskov's statements are part of a cognitive effort aimed at creating a false sense of urgency about Russia's victory.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa stated that each combat brigade should receive a predictable number of recruits. This will allow soldiers to know their unit, commander, and team from day one, as well as plan training and rotations.
NATO is considering strengthening its response to hybrid warfare from Russia, including Russian cyberattacks, sabotage, and airspace violations. The head of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, does not rule out that the Alliance could be more proactive in response to these actions.
After talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Florida, the issue of security guarantees for Kyiv remained unresolved. The issue of Russia's territorial claims regarding the territories it controls also remains unresolved.
Soldiers of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized Russian invaders who tried to raise their flag over a building in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Heavy fighting continues in the ruined city, but Ukrainian soldiers control the situation and repel the enemy.
