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President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Dec. 7 in Paris to attend the opening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast 'difficult,' but 'predicted,' Freedom of Russia Legion spokesperson says
The comment comes after a series of warnings about, and attacks on, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, which is becoming an increasingly active part of the frontline.
Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky announces
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that if all international partners demonstrated the same level of commitment then "Russian terror could already have been made impossible."
Russian attacks against Kherson Oblast injure 16, including child, governor reports
These attacks follow recent developments on the front line, where military forces are locked in battle over small islands in the Dnipro River.
Ukrainian sea drones target Russian-occupied gas platforms in Crimea, Navy says
"The hunt for the enemy in the Black Sea continues," Commander of the Naval Forces Vice-Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 751,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,300 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Scholz tells journalists joint strategy on Ukraine possible with Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on a joint strategy for Ukraine following their phone conversation.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone 'Peklo'
Key developments on Dec. 6: * Zelensky unveils new Ukrainian new missile-drone — 'Peklo' * Crimean Bridge closed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Kerch * Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway line linking Moscow to Kursk Oblast, group claims * Estonian company to test AI-guided anti-drone missiles in Ukraine, CEO says * Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor
Zelensky may meet Trump at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris, AFP reports
President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 7 during his visit to Paris to mark the Notre-Dame Cathedral's reopening, AFP reported, citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 24, including children
Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia on Dec. 6, killing nine people and injuring 17, including two children, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.
Children who lost parents in Russia’s war share dreams, hopes in letters to St. Nicholas
For children around the world, the winter holidays are about gifts and a joyful time with their families. But for some Ukrainian children, the season is bittersweet, as it highlights the absence of one or both parents killed by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Nearly 1,800 Ukrainian children have become
Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 17, including 6-year-old boy
Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Dec. 6, killing two people and injuring 17, including a six-year-old boy, according to Governor Serhii Lysak. The death toll rose to three on Dec. 7 when rescuers recovered another body from the rubble.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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."
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