War
European Council starts with Ukraine: leaders seek €90bn funding solution
The EU Summit in Brussels should determine the mechanism of support for Ukraine for 2026-2027 and the fate of Russia's frozen assets
SSU destroys Russian equipment worth hundreds of millions of dollars at Belbek airfield
On the night of today, long-range drones of the SSU Alpha Special Operations Centre successfully struck at Russian air defence elements at the Belbek military airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea
Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing 2026 as a year of war
President of Ukraine urges partners to respond to signals from Moscow and not to believe statements about Russia's alleged readiness for peace
Британія передає Україні автоматизовані турелі та ракети для боротьби з дронами РФ
Лондон виділив 600 млн фунтів на посилення української ППО і вже передав понад тисячу ракет для захисту енергетики та міст узимку
A strike on a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk: Navy reveals details of complex operation
Ukraine destroys second Russian submarine in the Black Sea, operation in the protected port of Novorossiysk was a multi-level preparation
Drone attack in Rostov region: an oil tanker burns in the port of Rostov
On the night of 18 December, drones attacked Rostov-on-Don, Bataysk and Taganrog. An oil tanker catches fire in the port of Rostov
Ukrainian missile forces and artillery struck an area of enemy concentration, a command post and two other important facilities.
The losses of Russian troops per day amounted to about 950 people. Also, 5 tanks, 27 artillery systems, 2 MLRS, an air defence system, 330 drones and 119 vehicles were destroyed
Shmyhal announces new defence agreements with Germany worth over €1.2bn
Germany strengthens support for Ukraine in the field of air defence, artillery and drones under new agreements
Norway announces new package of military aid to Ukraine worth NOK 3.2 billion
Oslo to finance weapons, F-16 ammunition and air defence missiles at critical stage of war
Russia's Baltic 'shadow fleet': new evidence of Russian military involvement
Sweden and its neighbours report the presence of Russian military on oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, which are used to circumvent sanctions
Taiwan says it is ready to respond quickly to a surprise Chinese attack
Taiwan's armed forces are capable of responding quickly to any unexpected actions by China, the island's defence ministry said amid Beijing's growing military activity in the region
Syrsky: To conduct a strategic offensive, the enemy has built up a grouping of about 710,000 troops
The Russian army has built up to 710,000 troops for a strategic offensive, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding the line and regaining territory, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said.
