The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine is working on mechanisms to recover frozen Russian assets. Ukraine plans to use not only the interest but also the entire body of assets to support the state.
The Ukrainian power grid remains in a significant power deficit after 12 massive attacks by Russia. To compensate for the deficit, electricity is imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 21,226 MWh.
The President of Ukraine will attend a meeting of the European Commission in Brussels to consider the EU's strategic vision for the next 5 years. The meeting will discuss the priorities of European integration and the role of the EU in a peaceful Europe.
In Ternopil, a boy aged 1 year 10 months died under anesthesia during dental treatment. The doctor was served a notice.
In Kyiv, the national flag was removed from a 90-meter flagpole due to the forecast of strong winds of up to 28 m/s. The 16x24-meter cloth was dismantled to prevent damage.
The National Police has launched an investigation into the issuance of fake disability certificates to ARMA officials. Five employees of the agency are being checked, and experts are demanding the resignation of the leadership.
Russian troops are using DPRK soldiers without armored vehicles in the Kursk region, sending them to storm narrow areas. The losses among the North Korean military are significant, and Russian military commanders are trying to hide it.
Mike Volz, Trump's future national security adviser, has announced that he is looking for ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine. The team is working on options not for a temporary truce, but for a permanent end to the conflict.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 49 drones from the areas of Bryansk and Orel. The defense forces destroyed 27 drones and forced 19 to lose their targets in six regions, with three drones still in the air.
Over the last day, 228 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Vremivsk and Siversk sectors. The enemy carried out 36 air strikes and fired over 4000 times, losing 1070 occupants.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,070 soldiers, 12 tanks and 23 artillery systems. Russia's total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 763,510 troops and more than 9,500 tanks.
Cloudy weather with sleet and rain is expected in Ukraine on December 16. The temperature will be -5°C to +9°C, with wind gusts of up to 28 m/s in the western, northern and central regions.
Future Trump adviser Mike Volz said he was ready to consider Orban's peace proposals for Ukraine. Volz emphasized Trump's desire to end the war, but refused to comment on the details of future policy.
The Czech Interior Minister reported a decrease in the number of applications for temporary protection from Ukrainians from 2000 to 1700 per week. The country supports internal migration in Ukraine from the eastern regions to the western ones.
Due to communication problems between Russian and North Korean troops, there are cases of friendly fire. In the Kursk region, 200 people were killed as a result of ineffective coordination and attacks by Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian defense forces regained control of positions in Kolesnykivka in Kharkiv region. At the same time, Russian troops made progress in several areas of Donetsk region.
The NHSU has clarified the procedure for obtaining a free MRI of the brain for military and civilians. The examination is available upon a doctor's referral in institutions with a corresponding agreement.
Almost 7. 5 million Ukrainians have applied for Winter eHelp, including 2 million for children. The state has already transferred UAH 4.5 billion to people, with the majority of funds spent on utilities.
Peter Pellegrini said that Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions to achieve peace. He called for immediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
In the frontline, 214 combat engagements were registered, most of them in the Siversk, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 34 air strikes and launched 606 kamikaze drones across the territory of Ukraine.
During his visit to Corsica, Pope Francis prayed for peace, calling Ukrainians and Russians brothers. The pontiff called for mutual understanding between the nations, emphasizing that war is always a defeat.
The Ministry of Defense warns of technical work in the Oberih register on December 16 from 00:00 to 06:00. Updating an electronic military document in Reserve+ will be temporarily unavailable.
On the southeastern outskirts of Kurakhove, the occupants are conducting active assault operations, trying to seize a road junction. The enemy is also using subversive reconnaissance groups disguised as civilians to seize administrative facilities.
The Bethlehem Light was delivered to Kyiv and began to be distributed across the country. Starting December 16, it will be available at railway stations in 22 Ukrainian cities.
The Army+ app now allows transferring National Guard soldiers between units. It is planned to add the function of transfers between the Armed Forces and the National Guard, as well as to connect border guards.
The President of Ukraine discussed with government officials the program “Grain from Ukraine” on food aid to Syria. It is planned to provide wheat, flour and oil to ensure food security in the region.
Yuriy Boyko made a statement about “radicals” who rename cities and ban speaking their native language. The Center for Countering Disinformation and the Presidential Office criticized his position.
A fire broke out in the dormitory of an educational institution on Leipzig Street, Kyiv, on an area of 5 square meters. Rescuers took 11 people out into the fresh air, and the fire was extinguished by 10 am.
Peter Pellegrini expressed concern about the possible entry of weapons and various groups of people into Slovakia after the war ends. The President is also considering a visit to Kyiv.
