President Zelenskyy discussed the direction of negotiations with the United States with First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsia. This happened against the backdrop of a meeting in Miami and the announced strengthening of work with partners.
The Cabinet of Ministers must submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada regarding individual entrepreneurs and VAT as one of the IMF's beacons. It provides for mandatory registration of VAT payers from January 1, 2027, for simplified taxpayers with a turnover of more than UAH 1 million.
The Patrol Police of Ukraine denied information about the introduction of a new road sign "white rhombus on a blue background". This sign, which is allegedly intended for certain categories of transport, is not provided for by the current traffic rules and DSTU standards.
The US is trying to block EU plans to use frozen assets of the Russian central bank to support a loan to Ukraine. Washington believes that these assets are necessary to secure a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
European leaders are warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to succumb to Russia's demands without ironclad security commitments from the United States. They advise clearly defining America's role in security guarantees for Kyiv before agreeing to Russia's demands.
The singing rector presented the book "Universities" by Mykhailo Poplavsky at the Kyiv University of Culture.
In 2026, the security and defense sector will receive UAH 2. 8 trillion, of which UAH 1.4 trillion will go to military personnel's monetary allowance. The government assures that payments to military personnel will be made in full without delays.
The IMF welcomes discussions in Europe on the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The Fund emphasizes compliance with international law and non-disruption of the functioning of the global monetary system.
Ukraine is resuming the work of its Consulate General in Prešov, Slovakia, after an 11-year hiatus. The grand opening will take place on December 5 with the participation of the foreign ministers of both countries.
21 countries are participating in the PURL initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, with total commitments amounting to $4. 18 billion. A recent visit to NATO headquarters brought in about a billion in additional contributions and five new participating countries.
In the morning, six regions of Ukraine were switched to emergency power outages. This happened due to a night attack by the enemy on energy facilities, which caused damage to equipment and local blackouts.
The International Monetary Fund has named conditions for a new four-year EFF program with Ukraine, which provides access to 8. 1 billion US dollars. Among the conditions are the adoption of the 2026 budget, expansion of the tax base, and a number of others.
In November 2025, 982 new commercial vehicles were sold in Ukraine, which is 10% less than last year. Sales fell by 18% compared to October, and since the beginning of the year, the fleet has increased by 10,835 vehicles, which is 6% less than in the same period last year.
Due to enemy shelling of energy infrastructure, as of this morning, consumers in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions remain without electricity. In all regions of Ukraine, hourly outage schedules and power limitations are applied from 00:00 to 23:59.
In Ukraine, 11,792 official volunteers have been registered, an 11% increase over the year. Ukrainians collect an average of UAH 2.95 billion monthly on Monobank accounts, and the total amount of donations over 11 months is UAH 32.47 billion.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kremlin head Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing peace efforts regarding Russia's war against Ukraine and expanding economic cooperation. Agreements on mobility, supplies of Indian products, and the leasing of a submarine are expected.
NABU, SAP and SBU exposed a criminal group led by a People's Deputy of Ukraine: it is likely Hanna Skorokhod. She is suspected of extorting a $250,000 bribe from an entrepreneur.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with German Ambassador Heiko Thoms on December 4. The parties discussed bringing Russia to justice for international crimes and protecting investments.
On the night of December 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 137 drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, 80 of which were shot down or suppressed. 57 drones hit 13 locations in the north, south, east, and center of the country.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that the new head of the Presidential Office may be announced today, following the resignation of Andriy Yermak a week ago. President Zelenskyy previously held meetings with candidates for the position.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 167 combat engagements over the past day, with 52 enemy attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 61 air strikes and carried out 6,664 shelling attacks.
US President's special representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner met with Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in Miami. The meeting took place at the request of Witkoff and Kushner, who are Florida residents.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for December 5 at 42. 18 hryvnias. The official euro exchange rate is 49.23 hryvnias, and the zloty is 11.63 hryvnias.
The Kremlin is offering a non-aggression pact on Odesa and Mykolaiv as a "concession" in negotiations, even though Russian forces are unable to capture them. Statements by the deputy chairman of the Russian State Duma's defense committee indicate attempts to influence peace talks.
The UK government plans to transfer £8 billion of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. These funds could cover more than two-thirds of Ukraine's financial needs for the next two years.
On December 4, Russian troops suffered significant losses: 1240 soldiers, 424 UAVs, and 1 aircraft. The total combat losses of the enemy since 24.02.22 reached 1,178,610 liquidated personnel.
On December 5, it will be relatively warm and without precipitation in Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from 3-8°C. In the western and Vinnytsia regions, wind gusts will reach 15-20 m/s in places.
Donald Trump stated that the war in Ukraine will eventually end. The US is working hard on this, "establishing peace around the world, settling wars at levels no one has seen before."
The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Putin is trying to conceal his initial war goals, limiting them to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The Kremlin also rejected a US peace proposal without disclosing details.
US Vice President J. D. Vance said that the failure to establish peace in Ukraine is his biggest disappointment in office. He noted that "this Russian-Ukrainian affair" has been a source of constant frustration for the entire White House, but "there is hope."
