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Germany accuses far-right AfD of collecting sensitive information for Kremlin
Opponents of the right-wing populist AfD claim that the party is trying to obtain data on arms supplies to Ukraine and countering drones that may be of interest to Russia through parliamentary inquiries
Abrams tank provides cover for Ukrainian attack aircraft in the battle for Pokrovsk for the first time
Australian M1A1 Abrams, modified by the Ukrainian military, undergoes first combat use in Donetsk region and provides fire cover for assault groups
Russian oil stuck at sea due to tanker congestion off Asia
The volume of Russian oil on tankers has increased by almost 50 percent since the end of August. Despite record exports, dozens of ships are unable to unload at ports in China and India
Zelenskyy estimates Ukraine's losses from the war at $800bn and outlines approach to recovery
The President spoke about the scale of economic losses, sources of funding for reconstruction, the cost of restoring the Kakhovka dam, the return of abducted children and the principle of allocating funds only to the controlled territories
Zelenskyy: Referendum and presidential elections can be held simultaneously after peace deal
President outlines possible election dates, ceasefire monitoring mechanisms, vision of joining the EU, effectiveness of Ukrainian missiles and approach to sanctions against Russia
US deploys troops and specialised aircraft to the Caribbean amid pressure on Venezuela
The United States has deployed special aircraft and troops to the Caribbean. According to media reports, up to 15,000 US troops, dozens of ships and at least 10 Osprey convertibles are already in the region
Zelenskyy: peace deal may be put to referendum if it includes special status for territories
The President said that ratification of the document on the end of the war is possible both through parliament and through a national referendum, depending on how the territorial issue is resolved
Head of SAPO declares record salary of over UAH 760 thousand in December
The head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, reported a sharp increase in his income in December 2025. His monthly salary exceeded UAH 760 thousand
Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a draft 20-point framework document on ending the war with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia and stressed that the parties had come much closer to agreeing on most positions
Russia massively attacks Ukrnafta's facilities for the second day in a row
In two days, Russian troops launched nearly 100 attack drones at Ukrnafta's production facilities, causing critical damage and shutting down equipment
Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia: four people wounded, residential buildings damaged
On the night of 24 December, Russian forces conducted at least three air strikes in Zaporizhzhia. Civilians were injured, fires were reported, and infrastructure was heavily damaged.
German Foreign Minister warns of the risk of Russia preparing to attack NATO during the ceasefire
Johannes Wadefuhl said that Moscow could use a possible ceasefire in Ukraine to build up its military capabilities. Berlin calls on NATO to maintain its course of strengthening defence and support for Ukraine