Ukraine

The Ukrainian junior national team won first place at the GAMMA World Mixed Martial Arts Championships in Indonesia. The athletes won 17 gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals.

The Ministers of Energy of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks. The parties discussed strengthening air defense and countering Russian energy terror, which has carried out 12 massive attacks this year.

A rocket attack on the town of Romny in Sumy region damaged 9 residential buildings. An aid center has been set up and temporary accommodation in dormitories has been offered to the victims.

In Poltava, a man using an excavator tried to demolish a walnut tree that was obstructing a parking lot. The conflict with local residents escalated into a shooting with a traumatic weapon, and there were victims.

There were 224 combat engagements in the frontline in various sectors. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 45 attempts to break through.

The President of Ukraine met with the NATO Secretary General in Brussels to discuss strengthening air defense. They discussed the delivery of 19 critical infrastructure protection systems and economic support for Ukraine.

The World Bank has approved a new $1. 05 billion DPO operation for Ukraine and an additional $1 billion grant. The funds will be used for economic reforms, railroad development, and renewable energy.

The presidents of Ukraine and France meet to discuss military assistance and European integration. Zelenskyy thanked for the €5 billion in support.

On Boryspilska Street in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a conflict occurred between two men, one of whom shot the other. The 61-year-old suspect was detained near the crime scene.

A 41-year-old police officer was seriously wounded in a drone attack in Novhorod-Siverskyi district. In Semenivka community, a 16-year-old boy was injured by shelling.

French President Macron met with Zelenskyy to discuss cooperation and joint struggle. France reaffirmed its unwavering position on supporting Ukraine against russian aggression.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects to deliver 19 air defense systems to Ukraine to protect critical infrastructure.

The President of Ukraine and the NATO Secretary General will hold talks on strengthening Ukraine's security and economy. In addition, the President of Ukraine noted that he had already met with French President Macron.

The court approved a plea agreement with the defendant in the case of former Deputy Minister Lozynsky. The defendant received a 5-year suspended sentence and has to transfer boiler houses worth UAH 45 million to the Armed Forces.

NATO's new command for the coordination of Western military assistance to Ukraine has started work in Wiesbaden. The NSATU structure takes over the functions of the Ramstein group for the military implementation of the decisions taken.

The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.

According to an InfoSapiens poll, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi has the highest level of trust among Ukrainians - 76. 8%, followed by Budanov - 54.6%, and Zelenskyy - 53%.

The Ombudsman's representative filed a complaint because the TCC staff refused to provide access to a man who was allegedly beaten and forcibly taken to the center. The man was taken to a military unit without the possibility of communication with the Ombudsman's representative.

The head of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries is being served with a notice of suspicion of aiding and abetting Russian Federation and drug possession. During the searches, large amounts of cocaine were found in Ivan Rudyi's possession.

In Ukraine, 124,265 people fell ill with SARS, influenza and COVID-19 last week, including 73,733 children. Influenza virus circulation was reported in Ternopil, Cherkasy regions and Kyiv.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called on Ukraine to respond to the proposal for a “Christmas truce. ” The OP responded that “no one needs a race against Putin” and emphasized the need for real peace.

In Ivano-Frankivsk, a bus passenger publicly insulted the city and glorified Putin. The mayor of the city, Ruslan Martsinkiv, appealed to the SBU and initiated the collection of signatures to ban the language of the occupier.

The President of Ukraine will hold a series of important meetings with European leaders in Brussels. Talks are scheduled with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and other countries, as well as the EU and NATO leaders.

Over the three years of war, the Brovary community has provided financial assistance to 52 households affected by Russian aggression. The largest payments were made in 2024 - UAH 2.8 million for 40 families.

Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, who has three tattoos depicting Putin, has announced his intention to leave Russia. The former head of the dance academy in Sevastopol previously supported the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian premium brand GreenDay has launched two new flavors of vodka - Evolution Citrus and Evolution Salted Caramel. The new products are targeted at the younger generation and are in line with global trends in flavored alcohol.

The presidents of France and Ukraine will meet one-on-one in Brussels on the margins of the EU and Western Balkans summit. Macron may miss an important NATO meeting on Ukraine because of a trip to Mayotte.

Maksym Krippa said that S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has already turned a profit, although the game's budget amounted to “tens of millions of dollars”. The development has been funded exclusively by the company's own funds since 2020.

The President of Ukraine said that modern warfare is a war of technology, not trenches and trenches. The priority is to preserve the lives of young people and the technological capabilities of the army, not the age of the military.

The President of Ukraine denied information about the support of Syrian rebels by drones and operators. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is preparing only humanitarian aid to Syria in the form of food.