President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Kupyansk direction of the front. He emphasized that successes on the front are key to achieving results in diplomacy.
Ukrainian special forces, in cooperation with the Russian movement "Black Spark," struck two Russian vessels, "Kompozitor Rakhmaninov" and "Askar-Sarydzha," near Kalmykia. The vessels, which are under US sanctions, were transporting weapons and military equipment.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov stated that the "NABU agent" in his case was Russian citizen Oleksiy Honchar, who was on an international wanted list. Salnikov was sentenced to three years in prison for abuse of influence, and he calls the case fabricated.
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.
This week, wholesale prices for greenhouse cucumbers are falling in Ukraine due to low demand, which is unusual for December. Currently, cucumbers cost 90-120 UAH/kg, which is 10% cheaper than last week.
The state agency PlayCity fined blogger Anna Alkhim UAH 4. 8 million for illegal casino advertising in Instagram stories. This is part of a campaign in which 14 bloggers, websites, and media outlets have been fined UAH 67.2 million in six months.
Russia attacked energy facilities in several regions with drones, including a mine for 6 hours, injuring two workers. A significant part of residents in Odesa and Donetsk regions were left without power, and there are blackouts in Kharkiv region.
Oleksiy Salnikov reported possible interference in automatic distribution, bias of judges, and restriction of defense rights in the HACC. He claims that he was denied an audit of the automatic distribution and prohibited from consulting with his defense lawyer.
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.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov announced the lobbying of Civitta LLC during the audit of the Unified Judicial Information and Telecommunication System. He claims that his position on attracting global auditing companies became the reason for pressure and removal from office.
Law enforcement officers have notified three residents of Vinnytsia region of suspicion for extorting $200,000 and robbery. The perpetrators threatened the family of entrepreneurs, used violence, and forced them to sign debt receipts.
Media information about Ukraine's consent to a buffer zone is incorrect. Presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn emphasized that such decisions are made at the highest political level or by the people.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov, convicted of abuse of influence, called the NABU criminal proceedings against him a custom-made case. He believes that the reason is the attempts of influential people to regain control over the judicial system and the distribution of grant funding.
On December 12, a fire broke out at a mechanical plant in Russian Orsk, which produces over 50% of artillery shells of certain calibers and components for MLRS. A large column of black smoke rose over the city; the enterprise is of great importance for the Russian military-industrial complex.
NABU is controlled by foreign private individuals who seek to establish influence over the President, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Cabinet of Ministers, according to Oleksiy Salnikov, former head of the State Judicial Administration. He noted that Ukrainian officials are constantly blackmailed by law enforcement agencies.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has filed a lawsuit against the Belgian depositary Euroclear regarding frozen Russian assets. The lawsuit will be heard in the Moscow arbitration court, where the central bank accuses Euroclear of causing damage due to the inability to dispose of funds and securities.
Ukraine is ready to agree to the creation of a demilitarized zone in Donbas as a concession to end the war. This concession has the support of European leaders and is included in the revised US peace plan.
Sergiy Kyslytsia, a representative of the Ukrainian delegation, called Russia's statements regarding "legally binding guarantees" worthless. He noted that seeing those responsible for the current aggression could be the beginning of a long path to trusting Moscow's assurances.
The Board of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine recognized as justified the possibility of safe operation of ISF-1 at the Chornobyl NPP until December 31, 2034. This decision was made based on the results of the state examination of nuclear and radiation safety.
Alexander Stubb stated that Americans and Europeans are looking for an еndspiel that will prove that Russia failed to achieve its strategic goals in the war in Ukraine. He named three key issues for a peace treaty: territory, security guarantees, and Ukraine's recovery.
On the night of December 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 80 Shahed and Gerbera-type attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 64 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
On the night of December 12, drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. This plant is one of the largest in the Russian Federation and produces fuel for the military machine.
Lawyer Ihor Yasko spoke about two ways to re-register a car in Ukraine: offline at a Ministry of Internal Affairs service center and online through "Diia". He detailed the cost, necessary documents, taxes and fees, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 70%-0.75% due to fears of supply disruptions from Venezuela. This happened after the US seized a tanker with Venezuelan oil and amid cautious market sentiment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness for elections provided there is a ceasefire. He emphasized that the US can help in negotiations with Russia on this matter.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 42. 27 hryvnias, which is 1 kopeck less than on Wednesday. The official exchange rate of the euro is 49.52 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.71 hryvnias.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine records a disinformation campaign regarding power outages in Ukraine. Russian resources spread claims about alleged unfair distribution of electricity and its sale to the EU.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Europe should help Ukraine make "certain difficult choices" to prevent greater losses. Turkey continues to facilitate negotiations between the parties, recalling the progress made in Istanbul in the summer.
On December 11, Russian troops suffered significant losses, including 1,400 soldiers, 1 aircraft, and 253 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.12.25 are estimated at 1,186,480 eliminated personnel.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov effectively rejected seven points of the 28-point peace plan proposed by the United States. This includes points regarding territorial exchange based on the line of contact and providing reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
