War
ISW finds no evidence of drone attack on Putin's Valdai residence
ISW analysts said there was no evidence of a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai. Local residents have not heard any air defence activity, and Russian statements contradict each other.
Security advisers from the Coalition of the Willing to meet in Kyiv on 3 January
National security advisers to the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet in Kyiv on 3 January. This will be followed by talks at the level of leaders on 6 January in France.
SSU's most notable "cotton": top special operations of 2025
In 2025, the SSU officers showed incredible efficiency. The enemy received strong and accurate strikes where they did not expect it.
Intelligence reports Russian information operation to disrupt Ukraine-US agreements
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service announced the launch of a Russian information operation on 29 December. The Kremlin is using the fake drone attack to put pressure on Ukraine-US negotiations and justify possible strikes.
Compulsory evacuation of 45 settlements of Sinelnykivskyi district announced in Dnipro region
Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Dnipropetrovs'k region, a decision was made to evacuate residents of 45 settlements in the Sinelnykivsky district.
Another Putin palace in Crimea worth about $130 million
The Anti-Corruption Foundation has published an investigation into Vladimir Putin's new palace in occupied Crimea. According to the FBC, the facility with its own hospital and spa cost at least 10 billion rubles.
Russia attacks Odesa region ports with drones, damages tanks and civilian vessel
On the morning of 30 December, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Odesa region. Port and industrial infrastructure, oil tanks, and a civilian ship carrying grain were damaged, and one person was injured.
Mandatory evacuation of 14 border villages announced in Chernihiv region
In Chernihiv region, a decision was made to evacuate four communities from 14 border villages due to daily shelling. The evacuation is scheduled to be completed in 30 days.
Saudi Coalition conducts airstrike on ships in the port of Mukalla in Yemen
Saudi Arabia reported a limited air strike on two ships in the port of Mukalla in Yemen on suspicion of supplying weapons to the separatists of the Southern Transitional Council amid the deteriorating situation in the south of the country.
Zelenskyy warns of Russia's preparations for strikes on government buildings in Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Russian claims of a drone attack on Putin's residence a fake and says Moscow is preparing the ground for new strikes on Kyiv and government facilities
Trump announces US strike on drug trafficking facilities in Venezuela
Donald Trump announced a US strike on Venezuela to combat drug trafficking. Officials in Washington and Caracas did not confirm the ground attack, while the US reported the destruction of a drug trafficking vessel.
China deploys more than 130 aircraft and 22 ships in Taiwan blockade drills
During large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, China deployed more than 130 combat aircraft and 22 ships. The manoeuvres simulated a blockade of the island and a possible invasion, and Taipei put its defence forces on high alert.
