Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not going to abandon the idea of territorial seizures in Ukraine; his claims extend far beyond the already occupied regions. This rhetoric is not new, as Putin has long used historical arguments to justify the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Canadian city of Halifax on December 27. This was announced by his spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov.
Over 40% of residential buildings in Kyiv and part of the Obukhiv district of Kyiv Oblast were left without heating after the Russian attack on December 27. Water supply in Kyiv and the region has already been restored, and heat supply is expected within 24 hours.
Passenger traffic is increasing at the Ukrainian-Polish border due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, especially for departures from Ukraine. The longest queues are observed at the Shehyni, Krakovets, Rava-Ruska, Ustyluh, and Uhryniv checkpoints.
Europe and the US are preparing for surprises after the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump on December 28 in Florida. European leaders will not participate, but consider the current dynamic of Ukraine-US relations productive.
Since the beginning of December 27, 62 combat engagements have been recorded, with Russian occupiers storming the positions of Ukrainian defenders. Border settlements of Sumy Oblast are suffering from artillery shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on synchronizing sanctions with Great Britain against 8 individuals and 40 legal entities involved in the deportation of children and the supply of components for Russian weapons. Ukraine also imposed sanctions against 8 military leaders of South Sudan in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
President Zelenskyy stated that China is not ready to join the peace process. He emphasized that China has increased imports of Russian energy resources, thus financing the war.
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Spain condemned Russia's massive night attack on Ukraine, calling it a deliberate campaign of terror against the civilian population. They emphasized that the shelling during the Christmas period is another attempt by Moscow to escalate the conflict.
President Zelenskyy stated that meetings between the Ukrainian and American teams helped the US understand many details regarding security guarantees. He emphasized that Ukraine seeks peace, while Russia demonstrates a desire to continue the war.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has extended the provision of free medical services to Ukrainians until April 1, 2026. Ukrainian refugees will have access to the same list of services as Georgian citizens under state insurance.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is developing a step-by-step plan for the implementation of all peace initiatives. It includes bilateral negotiations on security guarantees with the US and Europe, discussions on the military dimension, and a recovery plan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the provision of security guarantees to Ukraine by the United States depends on President Donald Trump. Ukraine seeks legally binding security guarantees.
The head of the Swiss armed forces, Thomas Süssli, stated that the country is not ready for large-scale military threats and can only counter cyberattacks. Only a third of soldiers would be equipped in an emergency.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russia has set the task of organizing voting for Ukrainians on its territory and in the occupied territories of Ukraine. This is intended to show a large number of Ukrainians in these territories.
The Russian Federation has officially extended the temporary restriction on gasoline exports outside the country until February 28. This decision is aimed at maintaining stability in the domestic fuel market.
NABU and SAP exposed an organized criminal group of current people's deputies who systematically received bribes for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. Details of the undercover operation will be released later.
The Ministry of Defense has approved the concept of digital accounting and monitoring of fuel. Fuel storage and transfer tanks will be equipped with special sensors integrated with a digital accounting system.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that it launched a massive strike on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. This was allegedly in response to "terrorist attacks by Ukraine on civilian targets in Russia."
Lithuania officially completed the procedure of withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on December 27, which allows it to use and produce anti-personnel mines. The country plans to spend hundreds of millions of euros on the purchase and production of tens of thousands of units of ammunition.
Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed operations on Saturday after a temporary halt in fighter jet operations. This happened after Russian strikes on Ukraine, which required ensuring freedom of action for military aviation.
Tonight, Russia attacked Ukraine with almost 500 drones and 40 missiles, including Kinzhals, with Kyiv being the main target. As a result of the attack, there were hits, residential buildings were damaged, and there was no electricity and heating in some areas of the capital and the region.
Due to Russian shelling, emergency power outages have been applied in Kyiv, as energy equipment has been damaged. Hourly blackout schedules are currently not in effect, and emergency blackouts will be canceled after the situation stabilizes.
France reported no direct contact between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin. Neither a phone conversation nor a visit by the French leader to Moscow is planned for now.
As a result of the Russian attack on the night of December 27, consumers in Kyiv, Kyiv and Chernihiv regions are without power. Rescuers and energy workers will begin to eliminate the consequences as soon as the security situation allows.
The Mariupol City Council reported that the occupiers changed the profile of the city's museums, using them for ideological processing and glorification of the invasion participants. Valuable exhibits, including paintings by Aivazovsky and Kuindzhi, were taken to Donetsk and Russia, and replaced with portraits of "DPR" militants and Russian military personnel.
On December 26, 258 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped 63 assault actions of the aggressor in the Pokrovsk direction.
RVC commander Denis WhiteRex Kapustin was killed on the night of December 27 in the Zaporizhzhia direction while performing a combat mission. Death occurred after an FPV drone strike.
On the night of December 27, Kyiv was subjected to a combined attack by the Russian Federation, which caused fires in residential buildings and parking lots in several districts of the city. There are casualties, rescuers evacuated 10 people from a nursing home.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on December 28 in Florida. The bilateral meeting will take place in Palm Beach at 3:00 PM local time.
