War in Ukraine
The director of a private enterprise in Kyiv Oblast has been charged with embezzling UAH 1. 7 million. He supplied substandard uniforms for a volunteer formation, using improper materials and violating technology.
A Land Cruiser 200 Prado belonging to a 41-year-old doctor of physical and mathematical sciences, a developer of targeting systems for long-range missiles, exploded in Moscow. The owner of the car, a specialist at the Moscow Research Institute "Polyus", is currently on a business trip.
Over the past month, the enemy failed to implement the plan to occupy the Pokrovsk agglomeration, suffering significant losses. In Pokrovsk alone, 519 occupiers were eliminated, which is comparable to the strength of a battalion.
The European Commission is actively, though not publicly, participating in peace consultations on Ukraine, maintaining constant contact with Kyiv and the United States. Brussels ensures that the EU's interests are taken into account in the discussions and supports Ukraine's sovereignty.
The indictment against the former Minister of Internal Affairs during Yanukovych's time, who is hiding in Russia, has been sent to court. He is accused of treason and justifying Russian aggression, which included proposals to surrender territories and spread pro-Russian narratives.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted statements by the Russian military leadership regarding the capture of the settlements of Stavky and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Commander of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade Dmytro Rohoziuk emphasized that there are no grounds for such statements, and Ukrainian units are firmly holding their occupied positions.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on Dnipro, the number of injured has increased to 40 people, 11 of whom are in serious condition. Search and rescue operations have been completed, and four people have died.
Indian state-owned refineries Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum are resuming purchases of discounted Russian crude oil at around $5 a barrel. India's total purchases are unlikely to exceed 600,000 barrels per day, with payments made in UAE dirhams and US dollars.
The number of victims in Dnipro as a result of the Russian strike on December 1 has increased to 27 people. Rescuers extinguished all fires, an office building, 49 cars, 4 high-rise buildings, and an educational institution were damaged.
In November 2025, air defense forces and aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 9,707 enemy air targets, including 11 Kinzhal missiles and 2,939 Shahed attack drones. Air Force aviation conducted 368 sorties, hitting command posts and concentrations of enemy personnel.
Russian dictator Putin plans to spend about 40% of budget funds on defense and the security bloc, which is a record since the USSR. This indicates the Kremlin's intention to continue the war, despite the budget deficit and cuts in social programs.
European Council President António Costa will host an informal meeting of EU leaders on February 12 at Alden Biesen Castle, Belgium, to discuss Europe's competitiveness. The meeting will follow discussions on the European Commission's proposal for a pan-European industrial revival.
The SBU detained a 35-year-old unemployed man, who was hiding from mobilization, for adjusting missile and drone attacks on Chernivtsi and calling for new strikes on the western regions of Ukraine. Prohibited symbols and evidence of cooperation with the Russian occupiers were seized from him.
Four people were killed and 22 were injured in Dnipro as a result of the Russian missile attack. Doctors are providing the necessary medical care to the victims.
The number of people injured in the missile strike on Dnipro has risen to 15. Three are receiving outpatient treatment, the rest have been hospitalized, and six are in serious condition.
The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 250 million euros through the PURL initiative. The funds will be used to purchase American weapons, including air defense systems and F-16 ammunition.
The meeting between Kremlin head Vladimir Putin and US President's special representative Stephen Witkoff is scheduled for December 2. This was announced by Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris. He was met by French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders exchanged hugs.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Belgium has legitimate concerns about the risks of a reparations loan for Ukraine, but other member states are ready to share these risks. The European Commission continues consultations with member states, including Belgium, on this issue.
Dnipro suffered a missile attack, resulting in three deaths and eight injuries. All services are working at the scene.
On November 29, an employee of Fire Point, a company that produces Flamingo missiles, died in Vyshhorod as a result of a Russian strike. Co-owner of the company Denys Shtilerman reported that the family of the deceased is in serious condition in the hospital.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on constructive talks with the US in Miami, noting the presence of "difficult issues" that still need to be worked on. Further actions will be determined after the report of Ukrainian representatives returning to Europe and planned negotiations with European partners.
Lawyers claim that the Ministry of Health should conduct unscheduled inspections of clinics where there is a threat to the life and health of patients, even during wartime. This became relevant after the scandal with the death of a businessman in the Odesa clinic Odrex and numerous complaints about improper medical care.
The European Commission is consulting with member states on a "reparations loan," but Belgium is resisting. EU leaders must find a solution before the December 18-19 summit, as all options have weaknesses.
Singer Alyosha and the leader of the band "Antytila" Taras Topolia announced their divorce after 12 years of marriage, as Alyosha wrote on Instagram on December 1. The couple has agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters, and will not provide further comments.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that this week could be crucial for diplomacy regarding ending the war in Ukraine. This comes amid negotiations between US representatives and the Ukrainian delegation, and their trip to Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin on Tuesday. This will be the first official visit of the President and First Lady of Ukraine to Ireland.
The US and Ukraine discussed a scenario in which Ukraine would effectively be sidelined from joining NATO due to agreements between the Alliance and Russia. At the same time, Kyiv would not be forced to officially abandon its aspiration to join the alliance.
Following Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, power outages have been recorded in at least four regions, and in one due to bad weather. Today, hourly outage schedules and power restrictions for industrial consumers are in effect in all regions.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated the employees of the prosecutor's office, emphasizing their role in a warring country. He stressed that their work is a force that does not require unnecessary gestures, and expressed gratitude for their endurance and honesty.