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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on a new system of contracts for military personnel: terms from 1 to 5 years, bonuses and deferral from mobilisation. The document will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, with implementation expected in the first quarter of 2026.
South Korea has announced the creation of nuclear submarines after receiving support from the United States. This decision raises fears of a new wave of naval confrontation in Asia.
The leaders of Germany and France have expressed concern about the American initiative for peace talks with Russia. They warn that Ukraine should not be left alone with Moscow and call on the West to develop a common position before taking further steps.
Australia and New Zealand have joined PURL, a NATO mechanism that ensures regular deliveries of American weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
During the night of December 3, Russia carried out its most massive drone attack in recent months. Out of 111 unmanned aerial vehicles launched, Ukraine’s air-defense forces intercepted 83, while 27 drones struck targets in 13 locations, causing destruction and civilian casualties.
A week before his resignation, former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, according to journalists, sought the dismissal of SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk, believing that Maliuk failed to protect him during the “Midas” operation and overlooked the investigative actions.
Russian forces struck the city of Vyshhorod in the Kyiv region during the night of November 30. The attack triggered a fire and caused partial destruction of a residential building. One person was killed, and several others were injured — including a child.
Ukraine has halted the export of fuelwood until the end of the year amid a shortage of forest resources, increased military needs, and a difficult energy situation. Despite active exports in previous years, the authorities believe that the current priority is the country's internal needs.
Despite massive attacks on Ukrainian cities, signals have appeared about possible agreements between Washington and Moscow regarding the terms of "peace." However, experts warn: concessions to the Kremlin do not stop the war — they make it global.
After the release of the so-called “Mindyich tapes,” the EU shifted its focus not only to NABU and SAPO, but also to the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP). Brussels has raised concerns about the agency’s impartiality and is calling for an external audit — a demand Kyiv has been slow to address.
In Greece, for the first time at the national level, teacher training in artificial intelligence is being launched. High school teachers are being prepared for the active use of ChatGPT Edu — a special version of AI for education.
Russian military executed five captured Ukrainian soldiers during the assault on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk. Ukraine has initiated an investigation as a war crime.
