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President Zelensky and Portuguese PM Luís Montenegro honored fallen Ukrainian soldiers by laying flowers at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv. Montenegro’s visit to Ukraine began on December 20 with this gesture.

Another Russian UAV has crashed in Turkey, this time, debris from a Merlin recon drone was found in a field in western Turkey. This follows the recent discovery of an Orlan-10 in Turkish territory.

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with UK Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, to discuss frontline developments and Ukraine’s countermeasures against Russia’s autumn-winter push. Talks focused on boosting Ukraine’s strike capabilities across all domains.

Hungarian PM Orbán claims he prevented a “declaration of war on Russia” by blocking the use of frozen assets and refusing to back the EU’s €90B loan for Ukraine. Poland’s FM Sikorski responded with sarcasm, posting an image of the Soviet Union’s Order of Lenin medal.

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal says fortification efforts are ongoing across all frontline regions. Over 2,100 platoon strongpoints, 3,000 km of anti-tank ditches, 1,000 km of concrete barriers, 16,000 km of Egoza razor wire and 4,300 km of low-profile obstacles have been built.

The UK has ruled out using £8bn in frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine after the EU failed to reach consensus on a similar plan. Britain had intended to act only in coordination with the EU, Canada, and Australia. Still, it remains committed to £3bn in annual military aid and will fast-track $2bn.

A Russian Shahed was taken down by a Ukrainian soldier using an Igla MANPADS.

Ukrainian drone operators from the 427th Regiment “RAROG” stopped a Russian assault in the Donetsk direction, destroying tanks, armored vehicles and an MTU-20 bridge-layer that was meant to enable the advance. By cutting off armored support, the attack left Russian infantry exposed.

In another deep strike on occupied Crimea, SBU Alpha’s long-range drones destroyed two Su-27 fighters at Belbek airbase, including one armed and ready for takeoff. The hit also damaged the control tower. This follows a major strike on Dec 18 that wiped out radar systems, a Pantsir, and a MiG-31.

US intelligence believes Putin’s goal remains unchanged: full conquest of Ukraine and reclaiming parts of Europe once under Soviet control. Despite claims from Trump’s peace team that the war could soon end, intel paints a total different picture aligned with European assessments.

Russia is preparing for occupation and direct aggression against the Baltic states in 2027 according to Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov.

Death toll rises to 8 after Russian ballistic missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa region. On Friday evening, the Russian army carried out a massive ballistic missile attack against port infrastructure in Odesa district. 8 people have now been confirmed dead and 27 injured.

Russia’s presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is travelling to Miami to meet with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as part of ongoing efforts to push negotiations, according to a Russian source. The meeting follows talks in Berlin with Ukrainian and European officials earlier this week.

Ukraine struck a Russian patrol ship (Project 22460 “Okhotnik”) in the Caspian Sea, multiple drones hit near an offshore platform. A Lukoil oil rig used by the Russian military was also hit, plus an RSP-6M2 radar in occupied Crimea.

Destruction of a Russian assault column by join efforts of the 92nd Assault Brigade and 110th Mechanized Brigade.

💥🔥 Ammunition is detonating in Russia’s Bryansk region following a Ukrainian strike. According to Russian sources, the explosion triggered ongoing secondary blasts at the site.

Russian losses per 20/12/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff +1090 men +1 ACV +37 artillery +1 MLRS +346 UAVs

Ukraine’s talks with U.S. and European partners have concluded, Secretary of Ukraine’s NSDC Rustem Umerov said. He briefed Zelensky on the outcomes, and the sides agreed on next steps and continued cooperation in the coming days.

🇨🇿 New Czech Defence Minister suggests the artillery “shell initiative” will continue The newly appointed Czech Defence Minister Jaromír Zuna signalled that Prague expects to extend its initiative to supply artillery shells to Ukraine, according to ČTK. Zuna plans an official visit to Ukraine soon.

🇺🇦 PM Yuliia Svyrydenko says the government is urgently addressing the aftermath of Russia’s strike on the key bridge linking Odesa and Izmail. Authorities are ensuring alternate routes, stabilizing transport, and maintaining fuel and banking operations.

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Preliminary information indicates that Russian forces have launched attacks on energy infrastructure in the southern regions, causing disruptions to the electricity supply in Kherson.

7 killed and 15 injured after Russia struck port infrastructure in Odesa district with ballistic missiles, the regional military administration reports. Damage includes critical facilities in and around the port area. Emergency services and responders are working on the ground.

Zelensky said Russia must be held accountable for the war and pay reparations. He welcomed the new EU loan as a tool giving Ukraine added leverage. Addressing domestic concerns, he emphasized he doesn’t cling to power and supports wartime elections, if voter safety can be guaranteed.

🇳🇴🇺🇦 Norwegian instructors bid farewell to Ukrainian soldiers, heading into battle tomorrow.

Reports indicate that a Russian Project 22460 patrol ship “Myslyvets” was struck.

Ukraine's SSO hinting on yet another big hit. They share an image what looks to resemble a Russian warship caught in the lens of a Ukrainian UAV. In the last few hours there was an attack ongoing on occupied Crimea.... 😁

🇺🇸 Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The U.S. will not impose any peace deal on Ukraine and Russia. He emphasized that only the parties to the conflict can make the final decision to end the war, and Washington does not intend to pressure or dictate specific terms during negotiations.

Sources cited by RBC‑Ukraine deny claims that Turkish and Qatari officials are participating in the current peace talks. According to the outlet’s interlocutor, only representatives from France, the UK, and Germany will take part in the negotiations.

Missile strike reported today in Horlivka, occupied Donetsk region.

🇺🇦 On the Novopavlivka axis, Perun UAV operators of the 42nd Mechanized Brigade repelled a fresh mechanized assault. They struck 2 armored vehicles, eliminated 9 occupiers, and took out one who thought he could hide inside a burned MT‑LB.

In a newly intercepted call, a Russian sailor from Belgorod reveals a grim ultimatum from the Black Sea Fleet: “Sign the contract, stay on the ship. Don’t sign, get sent to the infantry.” The sailor describes it bluntly: "810 means storming positions. You know what that means.”

Explosions reported in Saky, occupied Crimea. Previously Russian monitoring channels reported the launch of two R-360 Neptune cruise missiles.

A U.S. delegation recently met with Ukrainian manufacturers and conducted the first official tests of Ukrainian naval drones, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reports. They reviewed technical capabilities of several platforms and held discussions with domestic developers.

Air alarm is sounding in occupied Crimea.

During their meeting, Polish PM Donald Tusk told President Zelensky: “You have stronger cards. I know you don’t play cards, remember?” Zelensky smiled: “But sometimes I do.” Tusk replied: “With us, your cards are even stronger.”

🇺🇦🇵🇱 President Zelensky met with Polish Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in Warsaw. He thanked her for steadfast support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, collaboration with the Verkhovna Rada, and backing of Ukrainian initiatives, including on historical memory.

Ukraine has revealed the long‑range cruise missile Bars for the first time. With an estimated 700–800 km range and classic mid‑wing design, Bars is believed to be in mass production and used. Photos released by the Museum of the Russo‑Ukrainian War confirm its layout and jet engine placement.

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations are working this weekend in the United States on a peace plan, Zelensky said. National Security Secretary Rustem Umerov has already confirmed the start of a new round of consultations in the U.S., with European partners also participating at the invitation of the US.

💥🇹🇷 A Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone has crashed in the rural area of İzmit, Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Overnight, 10 Shahed drones struck the bridge near Mayaky in Odesa region, and later that day a ballistic missile hit it. Video shows the warhead was cluster type. The bridge has been damaged, and the Kishinev–Odesa route is temporarily closed.

Stanislav "Spaniard" Orlov, commander of Russia’s notorious 88th Brigade “Española,” was reportedly shot and killed during an attempted arrest by Russian security forces. The "Española" unit is known for attracting far-right extremists and former Wagner fighters.

🇺🇦 The SBU’s “Alpha” unit has struck its third Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea in recent weeks, according to media sources. Long‑range drones from the Special Operations Center “Alpha” targeted a Lukoil drilling platform at the Rakushechne field.

Australia has completed the delivery 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The first 37 arrived in July, with the final 12 now in place after a global logistical effort. ADF crews spent weeks at sea and in Poland preparing the tanks for Ukrainian use, checking weapons, optics, and mobility systems.

Zelensky says Ukraine needs MiG-29s from Poland not for planes, but because pilots are already trained, unlike F-16s, which take up to 1.5 years. He called the EU’s €90B aid “a victory” and vital. Poland confirmed readiness to trade MiG-29s for anti-drone systems once formalities are settled.

During his annual address, Putin claimed Russia is ready to “immediately” end the war if its demands are met, essentially calling for Ukrainian surrender. He denied any responsibility for the war’s casualties, saying: “We didn’t start this war.” He blamed Ukraine and its “European sponsors.”

Polish President Nawrocki says that swapping MiG‑29s for anti‑drone systems does not contradict Poland’s policy and, once formalities are completed, he believes the matter can be resolved between Warsaw and Kyiv. Earlier, it became known that Poland intends to transfer 6-8 MiG-29 fighter aircraft.

🇵🇱🇺🇦 During Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw, Polish President Nawrocki called for greater Ukrainian gratitude, citing polls showing some Poles feel unappreciated. The two leaders also tackled historical disputes and discussed reconstruction. Ukraine welcomed Polish firms’ involvement in reconstruction.

SBU’s “Alpha” unit struck the Russian shadow fleet tanker QENDIL in the Mediterranean using precision drops. At the time of the operation the ship was empty, posing no environmental threat. QENDIL suffered critical damage and is no longer operational.