ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan became the first person to be subjected to US sanctions imposed by Trump against the tribunal. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a ban on visiting the United States.
Zelenskyy announced the creation of new divisions in Russia and the expansion of military cooperation with the DPRK. The President emphasized that the increase in the Russian army by 100,000 indicates preparations for the continuation of the war.
The State Border Guard Service showed photos of snow-covered sections of the border in Bukovyna and Zakarpattia. In mountainous areas, temperatures have dropped to -20°C, and snow drifts are up to two meters high.
Ukraine's President meets with the new head of NATO's Military Committee to discuss preparations for Ramstein and defense needs. Intelligence reports that Russia is creating new divisions and expanding cooperation with the DPRK.
The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.
The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported the destruction of a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Toretsk sector. The military promises to provide video evidence of the successful defeat of the enemy aircraft.
The first winter Invictus Games with 550 athletes from 25 countries start in Vancouver and Whistler. The Ukrainian team of 35 defenders will compete in 10 sports, including new winter disciplines.
The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.
The Ukrainian president considers it critical to meet with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasizes that a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine will be ineffective.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of a new technology to combat drones, which is already showing positive results. It is planned to introduce this technology on a massive scale to strengthen Ukraine's defense.
The 32-year-old Poltava resident set off fireworks at 2:30 am while celebrating his birthday. The police opened a criminal investigation under the article “Hooliganism” and drew up an administrative report.
A MAN tank truck carrying mineral fertilizers overturned near the village of Karpilovka. Rescuers confirmed that there was no leakage or chemical contamination, and the driver was handed over to doctors.
The President of Ukraine announced a planned meeting with Donald Trump and possible talks with J. D. Vance. He is also expected to meet with other representatives of the US government.
North Korea is likely to receive technical assistance from Russia for the development of several types of drones. The agreement was concluded in response to the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.
Russian Captain Konstantin Nagayko, who commanded missile strikes in Ukraine, died of his wounds after an explosion in Shuya. He was involved in the killing of 59 civilians in the village of Groza in Kharkiv region.
The German Chancellor considers the debate on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine premature. According to him, real negotiations should take place first, not a dictated peace.
The General Staff of the French Armed Forces has published footage of Ukrainian military pilots training on Mirage 2000 fighter jets. This is part of the French armed forces' support program for Ukraine.
Dmytro Kotovskyi took second place in the ski acrobatics competition in Deer Valley, scoring 115. 49 points. The Ukrainian lost only to American Quinn Delinger, and Ukrainian Angelina Brykina took 5th place among women.
The explosions during the night attack in Rostov occurred in an area with important military facilities, including airfields and the headquarters of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation.
The DIU reports that the enemy is preparing a provocation using forged documents against the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War. The goal is to discredit the work of government agencies and manipulate the families of prisoners.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree introducing Health Minister Viktor Lyashko to the National Security and Defense Council. Lyashko has been the Minister since May 2021 and was previously the Chief Sanitary Doctor.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi is in the top 4 influencers of Ukraine according to Forbes.
Russian troops attacked Kyiv region with drones, and the air raid lasted more than 7 hours. Two private houses were damaged, and grass flooring caught fire, with no casualties.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 139 Shahed kamikaze drones and imitator drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 67 attack UAVs, and four regions were affected.
In the past day, 123 combat engagements, 106 airstrikes, 2170 kamikaze drone strikes, and over 5300 shellings were recorded. The most intense fighting occurred in the Pokrovsk direction and in the Kursk region.
In Sumy, an enemy drone hit a private residential building, causing a fire and destruction. Rescuers extinguished the fire and cleared the rubble, no one was injured.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 847860 people, almost 10 thousand tanks have been destroyed.
Cloudy weather is forecast in Ukraine with clearings, without significant precipitation. There will be ice on the roads in some places, temperatures from 0° to -4°, the coldest in the east of the country.
Mishustin and Putin are trying to convince that the Russian economy is stable despite the sanctions. The ISW points to the concealment of the real impact of the war and much higher inflation than the official 9.9%.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 6 Russian ships, 2 of which have up to 22 Kalibr missiles on board.
