NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced discussions on supporting Ukraine at the meeting of NATO foreign ministers. He emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine for future peace talks.
Germany will purchase American weapons for Ukraine for $200 million under the PURL program. An additional $25 million will be allocated for winter equipment and medical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine from NATO.
Ukrzaliznytsia has opened ticket sales for the "3000 km across Ukraine" program through its application. Currently, the offer is valid for trips to and from frontline cities.
A security company employee has been exposed in Kyiv for providing Russian special services with information about the consequences of strikes, air defense, and military facilities. He also publicly denied Russian aggression and justified the occupation.
NATO countries are demanding a say on the alliance's role in a future peace agreement with Ukraine, having previously been excluded from negotiations. NATO foreign ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the outlines of a peace plan.
During the night, drones attacked the Odesa district, causing a fire at an energy infrastructure facility and damaging equipment. A worker was hospitalized in serious condition, and efforts to eliminate the consequences are ongoing.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that Ukraine's defense is possible thanks to the efforts of Poles and the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub. More than 95% of all aid for Ukraine from over 40 countries passes through this hub, where about 500 Polish soldiers serve.
The US believes it is an ideal time to end the war and is ready to help the parties bridge the gap. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that unlimited funding for Ukraine is unrealistic.
On the night of December 3, UAVs attacked the Voronezh region, damaging fuel tanks. Russian air defense destroyed four drones, no casualties were reported.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia are fighting for 30-50 km of territory and 20% of the Donetsk region. He noted that the US is trying to help Ukraine restore its economy and obtain security guarantees.
201 combat engagements were recorded in the past day. The enemy launched 1 missile and 52 air strikes, carried out 3787 shelling attacks, and deployed 4406 kamikaze drones. The total losses of the occupiers amounted to 1200 personnel.
The planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Brussels has been canceled. This happened after their negotiations with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
On the night of December 3, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 111 attack UAVs, 83 of which were shot down. Hits and falling debris were recorded in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions, with civilian casualties.
Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on expectations of the outcome of Russian-Ukrainian peace talks. This could increase supply and heighten fears of an oil surplus amid rising inventories.
The aggressor attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, killing two men aged 43 and 50. Three people were hospitalized, a private house was destroyed, and infrastructure was damaged.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set new exchange rates for Wednesday, December 3. The dollar fell by 1 kopeck, the euro by 13 kopecks. The official dollar exchange rate is UAH 42.3342, the euro is UAH 49.1839.
Over the past day, December 2, the Russian army lost 1,200 servicemen, 12 artillery systems, and 47 units of automotive equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 03.12.25 are estimated at 1,176,230 personnel.
On the night of December 3, drones attacked an oil depot in Russia's Tambov region, causing a fire. Russian authorities claimed to have destroyed 102 Ukrainian aircraft over seven regions, but the Tambov region was not mentioned in the report.
The Czech Ministry of Defense stated that the modernization of T-72 M4CZ tanks was ineffective due to problems with firing accuracy. The Czech army will replace them with Leopards, as continuing the modernization contract has been deemed impractical.
The Munich prosecutor's office is investigating a case involving businessmen who illegally sold 50 luxury cars to Russia for over 10 million euros. These cars, including an armored Mercedes, may have been intended for the Russian elite.
The European Union has agreed on final rules that provide for a gradual cessation of Russian natural gas imports. A full embargo on supplies will come into force by the end of 2027 after approval by the EU Council and the European Parliament.
Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the head of the Russian Federation, stated that the issue of a New Year's truce with Ukraine has not been discussed yet. According to him, a completely different process is currently underway.
The European Commission is proposing a legal solution to avoid Belgium having to pay billions of euros if Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Russia. This would allow €140 billion of frozen Russian assets to be used as a loan to Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored medics who are contributing to the implementation of advanced emergency medical care techniques at the front. This took place at a meeting with representatives of University College Dublin, who initiated the UCD Ukraine Trauma Project.
The SBU sentenced an FSB agent to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for adjusting Russian airstrikes and artillery shelling in Donetsk region. The perpetrator was detained in Kirovohrad region, where she arrived under the guise of a displaced person to flee to the Russian Federation.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for active European participation in developing a peace plan to resolve Russia's war against Ukraine. He noted that the initial US plan was modified thanks to European input, and stressed the importance of Italy's role in this process.
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, military-technical classes are being held for teenagers, teaching them how to use weapons, drones, and tactical actions. These activities are a systemic militarization that forms a controlled mobilization reserve for Russia's long-term goals.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is not currently being considered due to a lack of progress in negotiations. Putin conveyed a "friendly greeting" and a series of "political signals" to Trump, the content of which was not specified.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Ukrainian defenders improved their tactical position in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast. Positions within the city have been strengthened and possible routes for enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to penetrate have been blocked.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented awards in Dublin to the families of Irish volunteers who gave their lives for Ukraine. He presented the Order "For Courage" of the III degree to the relatives of Graham Dale, Robert Deegan, and Oleksandr Ryzhuk.
