US President Trump stated that the fate of the peace plan for Ukraine depends solely on his decision. He noted that Zelenskyy "will have nothing until I approve it."
World oil prices for Brent and WTI fell by more than 2% due to expectations of a significant supply surplus in 2026 and US diplomatic activity. Traders are selling off contracts ahead of the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, where a peace plan will be discussed.
On November 26, Russian occupation forces made over 50 attempts to break through the defense in the Pokrovsk direction and used over 2,200 kamikaze drones along the entire front line. The Defense Forces neutralized 100 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will gradually increase educators' salaries by 50% during 2026. The government also changed the procedure for providing subventions for the construction of school shelters, financing facilities with 60% completion.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed the sale of over-the-counter drugs at gas stations, provided that a relevant license is obtained. This decision is aimed at increasing the availability of medicines, especially in remote and frontline areas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The main topics were preparations for a meeting with US President Donald Trump and the negotiation process for peace in Europe.
Ukraine's Ministry of Energy declared legally null and void the decision of Russia's "Rostekhnadzor" to issue a "license" for the operation of the occupied ZNPP power unit.
On December 26, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a concentration of personnel of the 14th Special Forces Brigade of the Russian Federation in Berdianske and a warehouse of the 228th Motorized Rifle Regiment in Starobesheve. An enemy fuel and lubricants depot in Volnovakha was also destroyed.
Roland Tseber, head of the Alliance of National Communities "European Coalition", and Petro Yatsenko, representative of the Coordination Headquarters, installed a border post from Snake Island in Uzhhorod Castle.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US has offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantees, but Ukraine seeks a longer term. He would consider it a success if Trump agrees to this during their meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to put a peace plan to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire for at least 60 days. He hopes to negotiate a framework for ending the war with Donald Trump.
President Zelenskyy instructed the First Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the command of the Unmanned Systems Forces to modernize the drone distribution system. This decision was made after criticism from units regarding the provision of the necessary number of drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and European leaders will hold a conference call on Saturday. The meeting aims to brief everyone on the negotiations and establish a framework for ending the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to develop changes to the sky defense strategy. This is necessary to strengthen the protection of infrastructure and front-line positions.
Russian troops resumed cavalry assaults on the positions of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade. Ukrainian drones eliminated the occupiers, but the horses were not harmed.
Six banks have signed a consortium loan agreement for UAH 21. 5 billion for a period of three years under state guarantees. The funds will be directed to the production of military goods.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced that contracts for goods and services from the "Weapons of Victory" list will be concluded for the full production cycle.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting where they discussed countering Russian "Shaheds" and Ukraine's "Drone Line. " Russia is using Belarusian territory to bypass Ukrainian defensive positions, placing equipment on residential buildings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, coordinating positions ahead of meetings in Florida. Joint work to ensure security and develop agreed European positions was discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the state of Ukraine's diplomatic work with the United States. He reported on the almost ready first documents and thanked Canada for its support.
Russia reached its 2025 mobilization plan of 403,000 people already in early December, overfulfilling it. The main source of army replenishment is contract soldiers, who are lured by significant payments.
More than half of the weaponry in the Ukrainian army is currently domestically produced. In 2025, over 75% of funds for the procurement of weapons and equipment will be directed to Ukrainian manufacturers.
A third of polling stations in Ukraine have been destroyed due to the war, according to First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko. Many polling stations are located in uncontrolled territories or have been damaged by Russian strikes.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb preparations for talks in the US, including a 20-point document and a recovery plan. The Ukrainian and American teams have made significant progress in developing security guarantees and an economic development strategy.
The vast majority of Ukrainians (78%) continue to believe that Ukraine did not do enough to prepare for the Russian invasion. According to a KMIS poll, 50% of respondents consider the efforts absolutely insufficient, which is 6% more than in September.
As a result of Russia's attack on the Kharkiv community with three guided aerial bombs, dozens of houses were damaged. The number of injured increased to 8, including a 9-month-old girl, and two people died.
Pechersk District Court of Kyiv chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of custody until February 22 for the former head of the SBU Department in Kharkiv region. He was re-detained upon leaving the pre-trial detention center on bail, after being served with a new suspicion of organizing the seizure of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration building.
On December 27, scheduled hourly blackouts and power restrictions for industrial consumers will be in effect in most regions of Ukraine. This is due to the consequences of Russian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.
The issue of participation in elections for Ukrainians abroad and internally displaced persons is one of the most complex issues, and therefore the possibility of holding online elections may be considered, Arakhamia emphasized.
Since the beginning of December 26, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. Border settlements of Sumy and Chernihiv regions continue to suffer from artillery shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation.
