The main city Christmas trees, including the one on Sofia Square in Kyiv, are lit at the expense of sponsors and patrons, not the city budget. This allows avoiding additional load on the energy system in conditions of power outages.
The latest draft peace agreement on Ukraine, discussed by US and Ukrainian officials with the support of Brussels, envisages Ukraine's accession to the EU by January 1, 2027. This could force Brussels to reconsider the accession process for new members due to the tight deadlines.
The electricity situation in Ukraine differs due to the destruction of energy infrastructure and limited network capacity. The west has more electricity, while the center, south, and east suffer from a deficit.
Russian strikes on pharmaceutical warehouses are aimed at putting pressure on the Ukrainian population and intensifying panic. This is a matter of national security that affects civilians, especially the elderly.
Wet snow, freezing rain, and black ice on the roads are forecast for December 14 in Ukraine. Air temperatures will range from 3 degrees below zero to 6 degrees above zero, with strong north-westerly winds expected.
The Office of the Prosecutor General presented the results of a study showing an increase in trust in the prosecutor's office to 29% in 2025, compared to 19% in 2018. This is one of the largest increases among law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies.
From December 14, Ukrzaliznytsia introduces a new train schedule, including regional, suburban, and urban routes. The company is expanding its travel network by launching new regional routes in the west of the country and resuming the Kyiv ring electric train service.
Ella Libanova stated that active shelling of cities encourages Ukrainians to temporarily move to villages for safety. She predicts that after the war, people will return to large cities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering holding a referendum on transferring Donbas to Russia. This comes amid growing pressure from the United States to agree to the terms of a new peace plan that would involve a 20% reduction in Ukraine's territory.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" lost to Italian "Fiorentina" with a score of 1-2 in the Conference League, which significantly complicated their chances of advancing to the next round. "Dynamo" conceded first, equalized in the 55th minute, but "Fiorentina" snatched the victory in the 74th minute.
The SBU is investigating the explosions in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district as a terrorist act that led to a death. As a result of two explosions, a National Guardsman was killed, and two more law enforcement officers and a security guard were injured.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the possibility of putting the issue of territorial control of Donbas to a referendum. This is due to pressure on Kyiv regarding a peace plan that should end the war with Russia.
Russia's missile and drone attacks, which lead to a shortage of medicines and medical supplies, are an element of pressure on Ukrainians. And they fit into the logic of actions that international documents interpret as signs of a policy of national destruction.
Forecaster Natalka Didneko predicts a cold snap in most regions of Ukraine from December 13-14. On Friday, December 12, windy weather with gusts up to 15-20 m/s and rains is expected, with air temperature reaching +4+8 degrees.
Israeli police do not confirm information about an assassination attempt on businessman Timur Mindich, a figure in a corruption case in the energy sector. Earlier, Ihor Kolomoisky announced an assassination attempt on Mindich on November 28 in Israel.
Businessman Maksym Shulzhenko, linked to Russia, has filed a lawsuit to reclaim the Atlas Plaza premises, which ARMA transferred to new managers. Shulzhenko is threatening the Atlas Plaza team, who report pressure and intimidation.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial detention measure for former Odesa mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. He is suspected of official negligence that led to the death of nine people.
An assassination attempt was made on businessman Timur Mindich, a figure in the "Midas" case, in Israel on November 28, as reported by Ihor Kolomoisky. The criminals have been arrested, and a domestic worker was injured.
MHP's financial hub in Cherkasy, "MHP-Service", employs about 800 specialists who serve more than a hundred enterprises in Ukraine and abroad. Director Mykhailo Teslevych notes that the quality of tasks in the regional hub is not inferior to those in the capital, offering a stable team and a comfortable city to live in.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of negotiations with the American side regarding Ukraine's reconstruction and economic development. A fundamental document on the parameters for ending hostilities is also being finalized.
The coalition of the willing to support Ukraine will hold a remote meeting on December 11. This will take place after Zelenskyy's negotiations with E3 leaders on a peace plan.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the death of 41-year-old Dmytro, son of Leonid Kadenyuk, in the Pechersky district of the capital. According to preliminary data, the man, who suffered from depression, was found with stab wounds, the apartment door was closed, and the knife was in his hand.
Ukraine has created a comprehensive support system for the reintegration of children returned from Russian captivity. It includes psychological, medical, educational support and family placement, as well as financial assistance in the amount of UAH 50,000.
Warm and wet weather with light rain is expected in Ukraine on December 11, with air temperatures ranging from +1 to +11 degrees Celsius. A cold snap is forecast from December 13-14, but without severe frosts.
In Kyiv, on December 10 at 10:00, Bessarabsky Market reopened in test mode after renovation. The classic market remains, there will be a food hall with world cuisines and a bar.
International media called the SBU's "Web" operation the most audacious operation of modern warfare. The SBU hit 41 Russian strategic aviation aircraft using special drones and agents in Russia, resulting in losses of over $7 billion.
In Kyiv, after reports of Kadenyuk's son's death, police confirmed the discovery of a 41-year-old man's body with stab wounds. Law enforcement officers and a forensic medical expert are working at the scene.
Law enforcement officers reported new suspicions to the former deputy head of the Kyiv City State Administration and his accomplice for illegal seizure of land in Kyiv. The potential damage to the territorial community of the capital is estimated at over UAH 19.5 million.
Ukrenergo states that the real volume of outages in Kyiv does not exceed 50% of consumers. The company refutes media reports about 70% of subscribers being without power.
Emergency power outages have been canceled in Kyiv and the region, but up to 50% of the capital's consumers remain without electricity. Emergency blackouts continue in most regions of the country due to the consequences of missile and drone attacks.
