Amnesty International: Russian military commits ‘indiscriminate attacks’ during invasion of Ukraine.

3:24 PM

Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone — 'Peklo'.

The Peklo (Hell) has a claimed range of 700 kilometers and a speed of 700 km/h.

3:20 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Why the West misunderstood Russia’s initial assault on Ukraine

2:56 PM

Russia's Aeroflot airline acquiring old planes to scrap for parts amid sanctions.

2:41 PM

China says any Ukraine-Russia peace talks need 'positive energy' from international community.

China has strengthened its ties with Russia since the beginning of its full-scale war against Ukraine. However, Beijing has denied allegations of aiding Russia's war effort.

1:28 PM

Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor due to management 'chaos' after Ukraine incursion, media reports.

Verstka cited claims that Alexei Smirnov’s handling of defensive structures along the Ukrainian border contributed to his dismissal.

12:32 PM

Estonian company to test AI-guided anti-drone missiles in Ukraine, CEO says.

A key feature of the system is its artificial intelligence capability for autonomous targeting.

12:18 PM

At least 10 Shahed-type drones veer into Belarus during overnight attack on Ukraine, monitoring group says.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 53 Shahed-type drones from Orel overnight on Dec. 6.

11:10 AM

Russia’s foreign currency reserves fall to lowest levels since 2008 amid mounting deficits.

To address its budget shortfall, Russia has also begun selling off gold reserves from the National Welfare Fund.

10:54 AM

Russia's fall offensive cost more than 50 soldiers per square kilometer, ISW says.

November marked the fifth consecutive month of rising Russian casualties, with an estimated total of 45,690 soldiers lost during the month.

9:08 AM

Crimean Bridge closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch.

"Vehicular traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been temporarily suspended," the Crimean Bridge: Operational Information Telegram channel said.

8:34 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 750,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,660 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:32 AM

Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway line linking Moscow to Kursk Oblast, group claims.

An Atesh operative burned down a relay cabinet near the village of Chekhov in Moscow Oblast, disrupting Russian supply lines, the group alleged.

6:43 AM

Ukrainian group in US opposes Starlink expansion due to Musk's Russia ties.

The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) cited concerns over Musk's "contacts with Russia and the alleged use of his Starlink system by Russian forces in Ukraine."

5:42 AM

Putin changes Russian gas payment laws after US sanctions Gazprombank.

According to Putin's new law, gas purchases are no longer tied to Gazprombank and can be settled by offsetting mutual debts. The U.S. sanctioned Gazprombank on Nov. 21.

4:41 AM

White House planning new weapons, sanctions package in last-minute effort to aid Ukraine, Sullivan says.

Washington will send Kyiv hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets, and hundreds of armored vehicles before mid-January. The U.S. also offered to train soldiers at sites beyond Ukrainian territory.

3:48 AM

Russia using more glide bombs as artillery advantage slips, Western officials say.

Russia's artillery advantage against Ukraine has dropped to 1.5 rounds per Ukrainian shell, down from a previous ratio of five to one, officials told Sky News.

5:05 AM  (Updated:  December 6, 2024 2:43 am)

Yermak-led delegation meets with VP-elect Vance, members of Trump's team in Washington, media reports.

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, met with top incoming government officials as well as aides to President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on Dec. 4, various media outlets reported.

2:17 AM

EU announces 25 million euros in funding for Ukrainian NGOs, civil society.

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova announced 25 million euros ($26.5 million) in funding on Dec. 5 for Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations that will advance work related to Ukraine's eventual EU integration.

12:26 AM

Trial begins in Finland for Russian neo-Nazi fighter accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine.

A Finnish court began trial on Dec. 5 for Yan Petrovsky, a Russian neo-Nazi mercenary, for war crimes he allegedly committed while leading a Russian neo-Nazi unit in eastern Ukraine between 2014 and 2015.

10:54 PM

Owners, top managers of popular online casino in Ukraine suspected of collaborating with Russia.

The beneficial owners and top managers of one of the most popular online casinos in Ukraine, Pin-Up, are suspected of collaborating with Russia, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General's Office announced on Dec. 5.

10:51 PM

Belarus

Belarusian soldiers fighting for Ukraine say time is running out for their brother-in-arms extradited to Belarus

10:47 PM

KI Insights

From Pyongyang to Kyiv: North Korea’s Growing Role in the Russo-Ukrainian War

10:16 PM

'Not a single day did this document work' — Zelensky on 30th anniversary of Budapest Memorandum.

Zelensky added that effective guarantees are currently needed for Ukraine's security, namely "real alliances and a real security foundation within the country," as well as "weapons that enable defense and deterrence of the enemy."

9:50 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces regain control of Novyi Komar village in Donetsk Oblast

9:41 PM

Business

Ukrainian publishing house Osnovy wants to 'fill gap caused by 70 years of Soviet rule'