Ukraine

The Ministry of Social Policy has reported on the development of a digital tool for communication with Ukrainians abroad. The project is intended to help establish connections and facilitate the return of citizens to Ukraine.

The Italian government has approved the tenth package of military aid to Ukraine, the details of which remain confidential. Defense Minister Guido Crozetto will present it at COPASIR. The country continues to support Kyiv in its quest for a just peace.

Until the end of December, 95 Christmas tree fairs will be open in Kyiv to sell conifers and decorations. All trees are chipped and have special labels to verify their origin.

The voting for the jury members of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has started in the Diia app. Ukrainians can choose one of the 10 candidates until December 23, and three winners will be included in the jury.

Citizens declared more than 1,000 firearms and 80,000 rounds of ammunition. The declared weapons include 350 assault rifles and 470 smoothbore shotguns.

The Main Inspectorate of the Defense Ministry will check the facts of bullying and extortion in the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade. Minister Umerov announced the establishment of the Military Ombudsman institution to protect the rights of servicemen.

The Center for Strategic Communications responded to the Pope's words about “understanding” between Ukrainians and Russians. The Center emphasized that the rhetoric about “brotherly peoples” is dangerous and plays into the Kremlin's narratives.

Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Kovalyov said that Russia does not have the forces to launch a large-scale offensive in the north of Kharkiv region. The enemy is rotating due to losses and trying to create a “buffer zone.

Two Russian Volgoneft tankers crashed near the Kerch Strait, causing a significant fuel oil leak. According to environmentalists, the consequences for the marine ecosystem could be catastrophic and last for decades.

The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.

Russian TV channels spread a fake that TCC and JV employees were delivering summonses in Santa Claus costumes. In fact, they were volunteers who were congratulating children on the holidays and collecting gifts for kids from Kherson region.

UNIT. City hosted the GET Business Festival with more than 100 business leaders on three stages. 1400 participants discussed development strategies, innovations, and partnership programs.

After the end of the war in Ukraine, inflation is expected to accelerate due to the rapid economic recovery. According to the expert, the controlled inflation rate could reach 20%.

The Ministry of Social Policy reports that it is impossible to implement the electronic census through the NBU and telephone numbers. Currently, an alternative statistical observation tool developed jointly with UNICEF is being used.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy sent a commission to verify information about abuse in the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade. The commander of the unit has been temporarily suspended from his duties.

The latest massive attack targeted energy infrastructure facilities involved in the export and import of electricity. Ukraine is currently importing 700-1100 MW to compensate for the load.

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no threats on the border with Belarus and a stable situation. All units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the border from Volyn to Chernihiv.

The State Emergency Service warns of strong wind gusts of 15-20 m/s throughout Ukraine, except for Transcarpathia. A significant level 3 avalanche hazard is expected in the highlands of Zakarpattia region.

The Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239 tankers went to sea during the storm, violating the requirements of navigation. According to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, the 50-year-old vessels ignored safety rules and the identification system.

Over the past week, border guards killed 160 and wounded 220 occupants, destroyed 6 tanks and 30 armored vehicles. Also, more than 30 enemy “Shaheds” were shot down and ammunition depots were destroyed.

Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Stefanchuk criticized Yuriy Boyko's statement about “radicals” who rename cities and ban people from going to church. Stefanchuk recalled the churches destroyed by Russians and emphasized Putin's responsibility.

Energy autonomy is becoming a key task for Ukrainian communities. The expert advises focusing on energy saving first, and then implementing energy efficiency measures.

The HACCU changed the measure of restraint for Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Antimonopoly Committee, by removing his electronic bracelet. The suspected illicit enrichment offender is now allowed to move freely in Ukraine.

The SBU served a notice of suspicion in absentia to Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov for the massive use of chemical weapons against the Defense Forces. By his order, more than 4.8 thousand cases of use of chemical munitions at the front were recorded.

Ukrainian defense forces have pushed back Russian troops in the area of Pishchane near Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. The enemy, with a fourfold advantage in manpower, is trying to outflank the city.

Of the promised €241 billion in aid to Ukraine, Europe has actually provided only €125 billion. The difference of €64 billion remains a debt, not counting the recently promised €52 billion.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman reminded Slovakia of the historical consequences of territorial concessions to the aggressor.

FIFA has responded to the UAF's letter regarding the display of a map of Ukraine without Crimea at the 2026 World Cup draw. The organization acknowledged the mistake, explained the actions of a third-party contractor, and promised to prevent this from happening in the future.

Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk announced that Yuriy Boyko's statements might be considered by the conciliation board. The issue concerns criticism of language policy and the demolition of monuments that repeat Russian propaganda.

Ukrainian troops control Kurakhove in Donetsk region, but are fighting hard to hold their positions. Russia is concentrating its reserves and trying to level the front line by deploying three large military formations.