Explosion reported at warehouse of Bulgarian firm that supplied arms to Ukraine.

8:12 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 763,510 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,070 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:31 AM

Sinking of two Russian oil tankers may cause 'significant environmental impacts,' Greenpeace warns.

The two tankers, which reportedly sank on Dec. 15 due to severe weather conditions, were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of fuel oil on board each.

4:14 AM

Peace cannot be achieved without territorial loss for Ukraine, Slovak president says.

"When it comes to peace, I believe that realism must be maintained. Today, probably no sensible person in Europe believes that peace can be achieved without some partial territorial losses for Ukraine," Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said.

2:48 AM

Scholz's Social Democratic Party rejects sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine in election program, media reports.

"We stand by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision not to deliver the Taurus cruise missile from the Bundeswehr's stocks," the SPD program reportedly reads, adding that weapons deliveries should come with "prudence and a sense of proportion."

1:44 AM

Pope Francis refers to Ukraine, Russia as 'brothers,' calls for peace during Sunday Mass.

The pope has earned a controversial reputation in Ukraine with his earlier remarks that relativized the responsibility of Russia’s war, encouraging Ukrainians to have the "courage" to negotiate for peace.

1:29 AM

'Hundreds' of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in Kursk Oblast, ambassador says.

"We have seen hundreds of (North Korean soldiers) on the battlefield already, and (Ukraine is) successfully fighting them as we are fighting with the Russians," Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova told CBS News. "We see them now in Kursk Oblast only, and our brave defenders were not only able to kill a lot of them, but also keep the positions."

9:47 PM

Lithuania and Estonia introduce new sanctions against Georgian officials.

Lithuania and Estonia have imposed sanctions against Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several government officials, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budris announced on X on Dec. 15.

9:14 PM

Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says.

7:36 PM

Trump picks former intelligence director Richard Grenell as "envoy for special missions".

Grenell previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany during Trump’s first term, as acting National Intelligence Director in 2020, and as Special Presidential Envoy for Serbia and Kosovo Peace Negotiations from 2019 to 2021.

7:19 PM

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6:46 PM

Zelensky rejected opportunity to discuss Christmas truce with Orban, Hungarian minister claims.

Hungary has maintained close economic and diplomatic relations with Moscow despite Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It has repeatedly criticized EU sanctions against Russia and obstructed efforts to provide military aid to Kyiv.

4:49 PM

Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait.

Both vessels were carrying approximately 4,000 tons of fuel oil on board each, according to Baza.

3:13 PM

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2:54 PM

Ukraine destroys Russian train with 40 fuel tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, source claims.

The source said that the aim of the operation was to disrupt a supply line used to transport fuel from Crimea to the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia.

12:33 PM

Georgia's opposition parties appeal to EU following election of pro-Russian president, Sova reports.

In a joint letter, Georgian opposition leaders urged the release of all detained politicians, activists, and peaceful demonstrators; the introduction of targeted sanctions against those responsible for "undermining democracy;" the suspension of visa-free travel and visa restrictions for Georgian Dream officials; and the declaration of the "self-proclaimed regime" of Bidzina Ivanishvili as illegitimate.

12:07 PM

292 front-line clashes recorded over the past day, General Staff reports.

Russian forces continue their assaults employing diverse weaponry and tactics to strike Ukrainian positions, with a concentrated focus on Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.

11:06 AM

2 injured in Mykolaiv amid Russia’s overnight missile and drone attack, Governor reports.

Two people were injured and an infrastructure facility was damaged in the city of Mykolaiv amid Russia’s overnight drone and missile attack, Governor Vitalii Kim reported on Dec. 15.

9:32 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 762,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,280 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

5:47 AM

UK’s Starmer urges G7 to intensify pressure on Putin with sanctions.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has emphasized the importance of inflicting "maximum pain" on Russian President Vladimir Putin through additional sanctions and enhanced military support for Ukraine.

3:39 AM

Ukraine calls for FIFA apology over map of Crimea.

Ukraine has criticized FIFA for an "unacceptable error" after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw appeared to exclude Crimea from the country's territory.

1:52 AM

Serbia claims US plans to sanction Russian-backed energy firm.

The Petroleum Industry of Serbia, primarily owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft and its parent company Gazprom, is Serbia’s exclusive gas supplier and controls the main pipelines delivering gas from Russia to Serbian households and industries.

11:07 PM

North Korean troops open fire on Russian unit, Ukraine's military intelligence claims.

North Korean soldiers allegedly killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.

7:43 PM  (Updated:  December 14, 2024 10:08 pm)

Suspected terrorist attack in Dnipro kills 1, injures 4.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has classified the incident as a terrorist attack and detained a 37-year-old resident suspected of acting on instructions from Russian special services.

10:06 PM

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9:30 PM

Ukraine sending humanitarian aid to Syria to prevent 'food crisis,' Zelensky says.

"We are ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis ... I have instructed the government to organize food deliveries in cooperation with international organizations and partners willing to help."