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The SSU exposed a mobilised serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Dnipro who passed coordinates for missile and drone attacks in Dnipro region to the FSS. He faces life imprisonment.
Russian drones attacked an oil extraction plant in Dnipro owned by the US company Bunge. About 300 tonnes of oil spilled onto city roads, and traffic on the waterfront was restricted for several days.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington is ready to cooperate with the Venezuelan leadership, provided Caracas makes the right political decisions.
The CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag is planning a large-scale strengthening of the Bundeswehr, focusing on long-range precision weapons, drones and air defence amid the threat from Russia.
About 450 flights have been cancelled and delayed at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam in the Netherlands due to snow and strong winds. There are warnings of significant delays throughout the day.
Russia strikes in the centre of Kharkiv, two ballistic missiles hit a high-rise building in the Kyiv district. The building was destroyed, at least 13 people were injured, and rescue operations are underway.
Russian troops carried out a drone strike on the territory of the Ecopark in Kharkiv district. A 40-year-old volunteer was wounded, and bird deaths and damage to enclosures were recorded.
In 2025, the DSI units of the National Police exposed more than 1,100 members of organised and criminal groups. About 260 proceedings have been brought to court, and losses to the state worth billions of hryvnias have been documented.
Ursula von der Leyen said after the meeting that Ukraine's accession to the European Union is critical for peace, security and reconstruction of the country.
Winter storm Hannes caused widespread damage to power grids in Finland. Up to 115,000 households were left without electricity, and the restoration of power supply may take until next week.
Media statements by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the United States remains fully committed to the Alliance and that the idea of a fully independent EU defence is unnecessary. He emphasised the growth of defence spending and the role of non-EU allies