Ambassadors of the European Union member states have voted to start the procedure for long-term freezing of Russian assets. This simplifies the process of holding frozen assets and is a step towards a potential loan for reparations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 28, which is 10 kopecks more than on Wednesday. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.22, an increase of 13 kopecks.
Sergei Lavrov's report to the Federation Council showed that the Kremlin is ready to speak only the language of threats. He accused the West of "animalistic Russophobia" and threatened war for "hostile steps."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree extending the visa-free regime for citizens of Great Britain until January 30, 2027. This will allow them to enter and transit without visas for up to 90 days within 180 days.
On December 10, Russian troops lost 1,460 soldiers and 82 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.12.25 are estimated at 1,185,080 personnel.
On December 11, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, an atmospheric front from Western Europe will bring rains, in places with wet snow. The air temperature during the day will be 4-9°C, in the east and northeast 0-5°C.
The 38th evacuation train from Donetsk region arrived in Rivne region, bringing 12 internally displaced persons, including seven people with limited mobility. They were met by rescuers, medics, police, and volunteers, who provided hot food, transportation, and psychological support.
In the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod, a large-scale fire broke out at a chemical plant on the night of December 11 as a result of a drone attack. Part of the plant's products have a dual purpose - in particular, they are used as a component in the production of explosives.
Germany's Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) has recorded an unprecedented increase in foreign intelligence activity, especially Russian intelligence attempts at military facilities. The number of detected incidents has almost doubled in a year, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation operations.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution initiated by Ukraine on minimizing the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster. The document points to the long-term serious consequences of the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and calls on the world to help Ukraine restore the damaged infrastructure of the nuclear power plant.
The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. The document provides $800 million for Ukraine and measures to deter Russia and China.
A fire broke out in the building of the Holy Protection Men's Monastery in the village of Kostryno, Zakarpattia Oblast. The fire, covering an area of 150 square meters, occurred in a wooden building where monks resided, without threatening the nearby 300-year-old church.
Oleksandr Usyk took 4th place in The Ring's ranking of the best P4P boxers of the 21st century. Vasyl Lomachenko came in 8th, and Floyd Mayweather topped the ranking.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to introduce Wi-Fi in sleeping trains from 2026. The company also plans to purchase 60 new carriages and modernize its rolling stock.
The Russian State Duma has allowed participants in the war in Ukraine and their families not to pay on loans for the entire period of participation in the war and 180 days after. Earlier, Russia allowed writing off debts on loans for fallen war participants.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin stated that drones spotted near Dublin after Zelenskyy's arrival did not pose a threat to his plane. However, the incident is of great concern, as it could be part of Russia's hybrid campaign.
The Royal United Services Institute believes that Great Britain does not have a plan for waging a war that would last more than a few weeks. At the same time, European factories would need several years to reach the level of mass production of weapons in Russia.
The Ministry of Education and Science is launching an experimental project of "zero courses" to prepare for the NMT, where schoolchildren will be able to study for 3-6 months. State support is provided for residents of temporarily occupied territories, veterans, and military personnel, including grants and scholarships.
US President Donald Trump stated that 82% of Ukrainian citizens demand a peace agreement. He also raised the issue of holding elections in Ukraine, calling on Zelenskyy to be a realist.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a new package of sanctions against Russian tankers, which will be presented in December. He also noted that Europe is preparing additional restrictions against the entire infrastructure for transporting Russian oil.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service has for the first time named the US a potential threat to the country's security, noting that the US prioritizes its own interests and encroaches on Greenland. Russia and China are still considered the main risks to Denmark.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 42. 18 hryvnias for December 10. The official exchange rate of the euro is 49.09 hryvnias, and the Polish zloty is 11.60 hryvnias.
Russia has begun recruiting Ukrainian children into the Russian army directly in schools in the temporarily occupied territories. The occupiers are imposing contract service or enrollment in a Russian military university on 11th-grade students in Luhansk Oblast.
On December 9, Russian troops lost 1010 soldiers and 177 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 10.12.25 are estimated at 1,183,620 personnel eliminated.
On December 10, cloudy weather is expected in most of Ukraine. Light rain will fall in the southeastern part, and rain with wet snow in the east and northeast of the country.
Great Britain has expanded its sanctions list to include two individuals and five legal entities. Restrictions have been imposed against Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin, blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk, and organizations associated with them.
Poland is negotiating with Ukraine on the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft that have reached their operational limit. In exchange for the aircraft, Poland seeks to obtain drone and missile technologies from Ukraine.
Serhiy Lapin, director of the team of WBA, WBC, IBF, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, announced the boxer's return to the ring in 2026. Manager Egis Klimas will soon provide "interesting information."
Pope Leo XIV commented on Donald Trump's statements about Europe's decline and "weak" leaders, expressing concern about a possible split in the alliance between Europe and the United States. He also declined to comment on the US peace plan for Ukraine, noting that some of its parts introduce significant changes in relations between Europe and the United States.
In temporarily occupied Luhansk, the Luhanka River is polluted with a thick chemical film and industrial wastewater. This is the result of systematic waste discharge from enterprises, which poses a threat to the environment and health.
