09:17, 14 Dec
Belgium has announced an expansion of NATO's rapid response force. What is the country preparing for?
Belgium intends to increase its military personnel in NATO to 1,500 by 2025. The country will also deploy F-16s to Iceland and reinstate troops for a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
09:17, 14 Dec
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine.
On December 16 at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, a meeting of the UN Security Council will take place to discuss the humanitarian consequences of Russia's aggression. The session has been convened due to the extensive shelling of civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
09:17, 14 Dec
NATO's Secretary General urged to keep the details of the peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia confidential: "Let's handle this behind closed doors."
Mark Rutte cautioned against publicly discussing the specifics of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. He reaffirmed the unwavering support for Ukraine from European nations and NATO.
09:17, 14 Dec
Explosions are being heard in the Cherkasy region: what’s happening in the area?
In the Cherkasy region, local residents are hearing the sounds of explosions. The Air Forces have reported the movement of several groups of drones from the Poltava region towards Cherkasy.
09:17, 14 Dec
Air raid alerts have been declared in Kyiv due to the approach of strike drones.
An air raid alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine, and residents are urged to seek shelter. The Air Forces reported the movement of strike drones through Brovary towards Kyiv.
10:12, 13 Dec
The scheme collapsed: A 20-year-old resident of Lviv set up a channel for smuggling men across the border.
Law enforcement officials have uncovered a resident of Lviv region who, along with an accomplice, intended to "assist" men of conscription age in illegally leaving Ukraine.
09:17, 13 Dec
In Crimea, two railway workers were detained on suspicion of espionage for Ukraine, according to reports from "ATESH."
Occupiers detained two employees of the Crimean Railway in Simferopol, accusing them of collaborating with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The detainees were beaten and are currently being held in a pre-trial detention center; however, such cases typically get dismissed due to a lack of evidence.
09:17, 13 Dec
Xi Jinping will not attend Trump's inauguration.
The leader of China will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, despite receiving a personal invitation. China will be represented by Ambassador Xi Feng and his wife.
09:17, 13 Dec
Strategic bombers Tu-95MS took off from Olenya airfield.
Several strategic Tu-95MS bombers have taken off from Olenya airfield. These aircraft pose a potential threat due to their capability to launch long-range missiles.
09:17, 13 Dec
Russians have established centers for "rewriting" the history of World War II in the Donetsk region.
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, fake volunteer centers have been established in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the "victory." These centers disseminate propaganda and a distorted narrative regarding Russia's role in World War II.
09:17, 13 Dec
EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, stated that all frozen Russian assets in the European Union should be directed to Ukraine.
Kaja Kallas emphasized the need to utilize frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine. She also highlighted the importance of maintaining support for Ukraine from the EU, even if aid from the United States decreases.
09:17, 12 Dec
The U.S. Congress is demanding an intelligence report on the implications of halting support for Ukraine.
American lawmakers have tasked intelligence leaders with delivering a report on the potential consequences of ceasing aid to Ukraine. The report is expected to assess the impact on the course of the war and the threats posed by potential adversaries of the United States.
09:17, 12 Dec
Enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia: the death toll has risen to ten.
Rescue teams have recovered the body of the tenth victim from the rubble of a building in Zaporizhzhia following the Russian missile strike on December 10. One person is still trapped under the debris, and 22 others have been injured.
09:17, 12 Dec
Despite sanctions, Russia is purchasing rifles and ammunition from the EU and the US, according to media reports.
Companies from the EU and the USA continue to supply weapons to Russia through intermediary countries. Over the past three years, arms exports to Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other nations have increased by 2.5 times, allowing these weapons to reach Russia.
09:17, 12 Dec
Aiming to make a "big splash," Trump's plans for his first day in office have been revealed.
Donald Trump intends to issue over 25 executive orders on his first day as President of the United States. These orders will address immigration policy, border control, and the energy sector.
09:17, 12 Dec
The war in Ukraine reveals a glimpse into how future armed conflicts may unfold, according to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense.
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense discussed emerging trends in warfare, using Ukraine as a case study. Future conflicts are expected to feature a combination of expensive systems alongside widespread use of small and inexpensive technologies.
10:12, 11 Dec
In Zaporizhzhia, two occupation "law enforcement" officers will be tried for extorting money from a resident of Yakymivka to stop illegal actions against him.
It has been established that the so-called "deputy of the criminal police" and "inspector of the patrol service" from the illegally created law enforcement agency, "Akimovskoye Department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Zaporizhzhia Region," acted together to commit unlawful actions against a peaceful resident of the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Region.
09:19, 11 Dec
Strike on Zaporizhzhia: 6 dead, 22 injured, and 4 trapped under rubble.
As a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, six people have lost their lives and 22 have been injured, with four individuals still trapped under the debris. Over the course of a day, the occupying forces carried out 268 attacks on ten settlements in the region.
09:17, 11 Dec
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of equipment to Ukraine for the maintenance of F-16 aircraft.
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of services and equipment to Ukraine for the maintenance of F-16 aircraft. The package includes mission planning systems, technical support, and personnel training.
09:17, 11 Dec
Russians intend to establish landfills in the occupied territories, according to the Central News Service.
The Russian occupying authorities plan to establish a dump near the Aleshkovsky Sands to alleviate the burden on landfills in Crimea. Additionally, the occupiers are setting up new waste sites in occupied Donetsk to serve the Rostov region.