President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Ukrainian military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking them for defending the country. He emphasized the importance of remembering the fallen and noted the contribution of various units and women to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the night of December 6, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on energy facilities in 8 regions. As a result of the attack, consumers in 6 regions were left without power, and energy workers are carrying out restoration work.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated Ukrainian servicemen on the Day of the Armed Forces, noting 268 prosecutors serving in the Armed Forces. He thanked the defenders for the life, freedom and country they hold on their shoulders.
US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff released a report on the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation, where the parties agreed on a framework for security measures and discussed deterrence measures to support lasting peace. Negotiations will resume today for further discussion.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Moldova approved a draft law on the denunciation of the Agreement with the Government of the Russian Federation on cultural centers. The Minister of Culture of Moldova stated that the Russian cultural center carried out activities that undermine the country's sovereignty.
During December 5, 184 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 53 air strikes, dropped 137 guided aerial bombs, used 6602 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4988 shellings. Missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces hit three enemy artillery systems.
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Najat Shamim Khan stated that the investigation into Russian crimes cannot be stopped by peace talks but can be postponed by the UN Security Council. She added that efforts to establish justice must go hand in hand with peace efforts.
Residents of the occupied cities of Ukraine are appealing to the occupation administrations with requests to restore their housing. In Sievierodonetsk, people complain about the lack of heating and a damaged roof, despite the occupiers' statements about repairs.
Warming up the engine before starting to drive in winter is a debatable issue among drivers. In some European countries, it is prohibited for environmental reasons, while in Ukraine, the decision rests with the driver.
On December 5, Russian troops lost 1,180 soldiers and 487 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.12.25 are estimated at 1,179,790 personnel.
On Saturday, December 6, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness without precipitation. The air temperature will reach +1..+6 degrees, in Zakarpattia, southern Odesa region and Crimea up to 6..11 degrees Celsius.
Today, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day, established on December 6, 1991. This day is a reminder of the path of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from liberation struggles to a modern army.
Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to the Russian dictator, reacted to media reports about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's distrust of US mediation efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev accused Merz of inciting war and sabotaging peace.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of financial support for Ukraine for European security. She also stated that Belgium's situation regarding frozen Russian assets must be resolved in such a way that all European states bear the same risk.
In the Kyiv region, three people were injured as a result of a massive Russian drone and missile attack. Among the victims are a woman with shrapnel wounds and a man with a lacerated shin.
Vladimir Putin effectively refused to answer Indian journalists' questions about the Russian army's destruction of homes in eastern Ukraine. He pretended not to understand the question, trying to shift responsibility to Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia is promptly changing the routes of passenger trains that were passing through Fastiv, Kyiv region, due to a massive shelling of the railway infrastructure. Delays are controlled, traffic is not stopped, while a missile threat has been announced throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of an enemy MiG-31K.
On the night of December 6, Ukraine suffered a massive enemy attack. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat due to the take-off of a MiG-31K; explosions were heard in Chernihiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and the surrounding region.
A meeting of Ukrainian and American delegations on a peaceful settlement of the war has concluded in the USA. The results of the American side's meeting with Russia, the framework of security agreements, and the program for Ukraine's future development were discussed.
UEFA fined the Ukrainian Football Association 34,000 euros for fans running onto the field, using pyrotechnics, and displaying a banner with political content during the match between the Ukrainian national team and Iceland. The UAF has three days to appeal.
Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov stated that Ukraine "will feel a harsh response" for the strike on Grozny, which he called "senseless. " The drone attack damaged the Grozny-City skyscraper, where government offices are located.
Hungary has officially refused to issue Eurobonds to support Ukraine. This complicates the search for alternative sources of financing for Kyiv if the EU cannot use frozen Russian assets.
The New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, damaged by a drone in February, has lost its main safety functions, but there is no permanent damage to the supporting structures. The IAEA recommends further work to restore and modernize monitoring systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the approval of a new approach to distributing mobilized personnel among military units. Each combat brigade will receive a stable replenishment of personnel monthly, which will allow for planning training and rotations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Andriy Yermak from the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and the National Security and Defense Council. This decision is recorded in decrees No. 902/2025 and No. 901/2025 after Yermak's dismissal from the post of Head of the President's Office.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that a just peace is possible only if hostilities cease along the current front line and further negotiations take place. The rejection of Ukrainian territories is unacceptable for Ukraine.
Putin's aide Ushakov stated that Jared Kushner will play a key role in developing the final plan for settling the war in Ukraine. Moscow expects the US to share the results of negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
Vasyl Maliuk reported to President Zelenskyy on the results of the SBU in countering the Russian occupiers. Zelenskyy noted the accuracy of long-range operations and the destruction of Russian logistics.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin reported on the movement of drones along the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane, which was en route to Ireland. This issue will be discussed at a meeting of the National Security Council at the end of the month.
Ukraine's new proposal to exchange GDP warrants for 'C' type bonds is significantly more attractive to creditors than previous options. This is a critical step for Ukraine to emerge from debt default.
