Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President announced a staffing crisis in the government due to the massive transfer of specialists to military service. The problem affected both the public and private sectors.

The President of Ukraine met with representatives of student self-government on the eve of the International Students' Day. They discussed the establishment of military departments and the involvement of young people in state institutions.

The President supported the mandatory establishment of military departments in higher education institutions after the war. He emphasized the importance of military training for readiness for possible challenges.

Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with 140 missiles, 900 bombs, and 600 drones. F-16 pilots destroyed about 10 air targets during the latest attack on the infrastructure of five regions.

russia has fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed more than 140 targets, but there was damage to energy infrastructure and casualties.

Herman Galushchenko said that frosts down to -20 degrees would have a limited impact on the power system. russian shelling remains the main threat to the energy sector.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone conversation with Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation turned out to be beneficial for both sides, but the Russian dictator benefited the most.

Fifteen children have been evacuated from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The return took place as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative with the support of Save Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine met with the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Iwai Takeshi. They discussed a new support package, threats from the DPRK's cooperation with Russia, and further economic cooperation.

The President held a meeting on the policy of heroes as part of Ukraine's internal Resilience Plan. Specific programs to support soldiers and issues of war memory were discussed.

The head of the Kyiv RMA met with representatives of Poland to discuss support for Ukraine's Victory Plan. Security, energy issues and the restoration of Kyiv region's infrastructure were discussed.

The President said that it is necessary to adjust the norms of the law on mobilization if they are not supported by society and the military. According to him, some issues of mobilization need to be settled.

The President stated that only reserve units were created in Ukraine. Experienced soldiers became their core, around which mobilized fighters are formed.

President Zelenskyy stated the need to end the war diplomatically next year. He noted Russia's significant losses of 1,500-2,000 troops daily and the wait for manned brigades.

The President spoke about the slow advance of Russians in the east due to delays in equipping brigades with weapons and training. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of rotation and the priority of saving the lives of the military.

Radoslav Sikorsky announced an important meeting in the Weimar Triangle Plus format next week in Warsaw. Representatives of Ukraine, France, Germany and other European countries are invited to the talks.

President Zelenskiy announces the testing of four types of new Ukrainian missiles. UAH 775 billion is allocated from the state budget for the production of drones in 2025.

The President of Ukraine is surprised by the NSDC Secretary over the published figures on mobilization plans. Zelensky said he was unaware of the dissemination of this information.

The Ukrainian president said he would only take seriously a conversation with Trump, not his entourage. The Ukrainian and US teams will work on a meaningful meeting after Trump takes office.

The President of Ukraine outlined key conditions for possible negotiations with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's position and America's support.

The President announced that Russia was amassing forces for combined strikes against Ukraine. Ukraine strengthened its air defense systems and prepared its energy infrastructure.

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai made a surprise visit to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's victory in the US election and North Korean troops' participation in the war.

More than 2,000 soldiers of the Anna Kyivska Brigade have completed two months of training in France. The brigade received full equipment, including AMX 10 tanks, Caesar self-propelled artillery systems and other equipment.

Energoatom called Russia's threats to stop the IAEA mission at ZNPP an act of nuclear terrorism. The reason was Grossi's statement about the experts' stay at the plant “until the war is frozen”.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports receiving a call from Scholz regarding his conversation with Putin. The German Chancellor condemned Russia's aggression and supported the position of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi commented on the telephone conversation between the German Chancellor and Putin. According to him, such conversations only give Putin hope for easing international isolation.

The President reported on the work on an internal plan to strengthen Ukraine. Two fundamental points have been worked out: the frontline and human capital to protect against Russian aggression.

The President of Ukraine criticized the German Chancellor's phone conversation with the Russian dictator. Zelenskyy emphasized that there will be no “Minsk-3” and that Ukraine needs real peace.

The court imposed a pre-trial restraint on MP Yevhen Shevchenko in the form of detention until January 11. The MP was served with a notice of suspicion of treason for spreading pro-Russian narratives.

The President of Ukraine reported a positive conversation with Donald Trump about the war. According to Zelenskyy, the war may end faster with the new US administration.