Ukraine
Over the last day, 183 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The occupants launched one missile attack, 40 air strikes and used 632 kamikaze drones on the territory of Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the country is not considering sending its troops anywhere. He plans to discuss with Zelenskyy ways to unite the West to support Ukraine.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on human rights in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The document was supported by 81 countries, for the first time officially recognizing Russia's actions as a “war of aggression.
Keith Kellogg, Trump's new special envoy for Ukraine, will visit Kiev and European capitals in January. The visit is aimed at gathering information to quickly end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on the Western world to strengthen support for Ukraine and stop speculation about its possible defeat. He emphasized that a just peace is possible only if the entire Western world joins forces.
There are constant incidents and daily shootings on the Polish-Belarusian border. Poland has already recorded 17 full-scale sabotage attacks and continues to invest in security.
Washington denies that it was informed of the operation in Moscow that killed General Kirillov and his aide.
Donald Tusk announced maximum support for Ukraine during Poland's EU presidency from January 2024. According to him, if it were up to Poland, the accession process would take one day.
On December 18, household consumers will have unlimited electricity supply. Industry and business will be subject to power limitation schedules from 07:00 to 20:00.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the country is increasingly becoming a target of sabotage. During his meeting with Zelenskyy, he reaffirmed his continued support for Ukraine.
Germany's defense minister has announced the country's possible participation in securing a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Specific details of the peacekeeping mission have not yet been discussed due to the absence of cease-fire talks.
The President of Ukraine met with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and announced the 46th package of military aid worth EUR 100 million.
Donald Tusk announced the 46th package of military aid to Ukraine worth €100 million in January. Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the situation at the front and coordination with partners during their meeting in Lviv.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed his readiness to help with the project to equip more Ukrainian brigades. He plans to discuss this issue with European partners.
Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.
NATO has officially accepted the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine from the United States through the new NSATU mission in Wiesbaden. The mission will include 700 personnel with bases in Belgium, Poland and Romania.
Ukrenergo has announced “half a turn” of power outages for households from 7:00 to 20:00. The restrictions are related to the damage to power facilities caused by Russian attacks in November and December.
Zelenskyy announced ambitious plans to open all six clusters of negotiations with the EU in 2025. Stefanishyna confirmed the positive dynamics and the possibility of opening the first 15 negotiation chapters in the first half of 2025.
Russia has lost more than 3,600 tanks and 8,000 armored vehicles since the start of the full-scale invasion. Due to significant losses, the occupiers are forced to retrieve outdated Soviet equipment from storage.
The Ukrainian president criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's intentions to influence Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized the strength of the Ukrainian army and said he would not allow such attempts.
The President of Ukraine said that Trump's position on the Victory Plan will become clear after his inauguration. Zelenskyy hopes for closer contacts with the newly elected US president.
The head of the Mariupol MSEC demanded $5,000 for establishing a disability group III for an IDP. A search of her apartment revealed more than $20,000.
The Cabinet of Ministers has additionally allocated UAH 393. 77 million for the National Cashback and Winter eSupport programs. The funds were redistributed by reducing spending on industrial parks and demining.
There were 88 combat engagements in various frontline areas, and Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 enemy attacks in the Kursk region.
The President of Ukraine has said that he does not need intermediaries to communicate with US President-elect Donald Trump. The teams of the two presidents are already actively cooperating at the acquaintance stage.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives in Lviv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The first Sport Business Club Awards 2024 took place in Ukraine, where representatives of the sports industry were honored. GGBET won the International Project of the Year and Sport Business Media - Promo of the Year nominations.
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
A draft law has been prepared to ban the blocking of accounts of critical infrastructure operators in the war zone. Zelenskyy promised to personally oversee the adoption of this law.
SBU Military Counterintelligence detained 12 Russian agents and their informants in 5 regions of Ukraine. The spies were collecting data on air defense locations, secret airfields and the production of electronic warfare equipment.