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KYIV POST:
‘Another Hybrid Attack’ – EU Leader Says Russia Is Responsible for Irish Airspace Violation

European Council President Antonia Costa accused Russia of deploying the drones that violated a no-fly zone in place during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Dublin last week […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Peace deal, security guarantees, reconstruction — Zelensky unveils 3-track plan as talks intensify

The three texts cover a framework peace agreement, security guarantees, and Ukraine's reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky said […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine's Naftogaz secures $118 million lifeline from Privatbank for gas purchases

Ukraine's largest bank, the state-owned Privatbank, extended a Hr 5 billion loan ($118.6 million) to Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-run oil and gas giant, for emergency natural gas purchases […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine wants whistleblowers. How is it strengthening their protection?

About the author: Hanna Novosolova is Chief Specialist at the Department for Coordination of State Information Policy on Corruption Prevention at the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP).On […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Trump's new security doctrine gives Putin exactly what he wants

The new U.S. National Security Strategy stunned Washington's allies, casting doubt on the entire post-Cold War security order in Europe.The document takes a direct shot at the EU and questions some of the main […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security

"I am asking now, and stating this openly, for the U.S. to help me. Together with our European partners, we can ensure the security needed to hold elections. If that happens, Ukraine will be ready to […]

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Russia's Syzran oil refinery halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike

Russia's Syzran oil refinery halted operations on Dec. 5 after sustaining damage in a Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reported on Dec. 9, citing industry sources […]

KYIV POST:
Global Interests, US Security Guarantees, Ukraine’s Economic Recovery – Zelensky’s Revised Peace Proposals

Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine has drafted three documents covering different areas of the peace proposals – as Trump ramps up the pressure on Ukraine to accept terms […]

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Says US ‘Not Ready to See Ukraine in NATO Yet’ as Kyiv Seeks Bilateral Security Guarantees

Ukraine’s president said the US is not yet ready to see Ukraine in NATO, stressing that Kyiv is seeking bilateral security guarantees with Washington as part of ending the war […]

UK Service Person Killed in Ukraine According to the UK defense ministry, a member of its armed forces was fatally injured on Tuesday “while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability.”

KYIV POST:
UK Service Person Killed in Ukraine

According to the UK defense ministry, a member of its armed forces was fatally injured on Tuesday “while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability.”

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65908

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KYIV POST:
Zelensky Says ‘I Am Ready for Elections’ as He Calls on US, Europe to Help Ensure Security for Wartime Vote

Zelensky said he is ready for elections, but they can happen only if security and legal conditions are ensured, calling on the US, Europe, and Ukraine’s parliament to help […]

WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Black Sea Regional Outlook for 2026

https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/black-sea-regional-outlook-for-2026/

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The Russo-Ukrainian War has elevated the global importance of the Black Sea region and demonstrated the wide-ranging impacts that conflict there can have […]

KYIV POST:
Kazakhstan Imposes New Export Controls Targeting Russia, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

After months of rumors that Astana is cracking down on one of Russia’s most important sanctions-busting routes, Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service appears to have confirmed it […]

KYIV POST:
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets in Response to Russian and Chinese Warplanes

Although Seoul’s sovereign airspace was not violated, nine military aircraft flew into its air defense zone without warning as part of Moscow and Beijing’s joint exercises […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Around 20% of Ukrainians would vote for Zelensky in first round of future elections, poll shows

Former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.K., ranks second with 19.1%, a 3% increase from the previous poll […]

KYIV POST:
Witkoff Plan on Russian Assets: Profit for Washington, the Bill for Europe

All cards on the table: the frozen-assets debate has become a test of European resolve – with Washington eyes to profit, Moscow potentially gaining, and Kyiv facing the clock […]

‘Zelensky Has to Get on the Ball,’ Trump Says in Critique of Ukraine’s War Strategy In a new interview, Trump claims Ukraine is losing the war, says Zelensky must “start accepting things,” and claims Kyiv is blocking a peace plan.

KYIV POST:
‘Zelensky Has to Get on the Ball,’ Trump Says in Critique of Ukraine’s War Strategy

In a new interview, Trump claims Ukraine is losing the war, says Zelensky must “start accepting things,” and claims Kyiv is blocking a peace plan.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65905

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KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukraine war latest live: Special Forces destroy Russian drone depot in occupied Donetsk Oblast

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 6 times today. Drones operated by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) destroyed […]

WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Building an Academic Arsenal

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Since World War II, America’s universities have been part of the nation’s arsenal, forging the ideas, technology, and talent that underpin national defense. That […]

KYIV POST:
Returned Russian Troops Linked to Over 1,000 Killings, Injuries Inside Russia

Most of the crimes stemmed from domestic conflicts, often fueled by alcohol or drugs, with many victims being family members or acquaintances, according to a Russian media investigation […]

Russians Deported From US Get Drafted Upon Landing A Russian outlet said some of its nationals recently deported from the US for various reasons were served military summons soon after they landed in Moscow.

KYIV POST:
Russians Deported From US Get Drafted Upon Landing

A Russian outlet said some of its nationals recently deported from the US for various reasons were served military summons soon after they landed in Moscow.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65897

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Zelensky Prepares Revised Plan to End Ukraine War Zelensky on Monday held talks with European leaders in London and Brussels as US President Donald Trump keeps up pressure on Kyiv for a settlement.

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Prepares Revised Plan to End Ukraine War

Zelensky on Monday held talks with European leaders in London and Brussels as US President Donald Trump keeps up pressure on Kyiv for a settlement.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65887

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Foreign Spies Busted in Kremlin-Backed Arson Operations Ukrainian intelligence said it has caught two men from a “neighboring European country” sent by Russia to commit arson and unspecified “enemy missions.”

KYIV POST:
Foreign Spies Busted in Kremlin-Backed Arson Operations

Ukrainian intelligence said it has caught two men from a “neighboring European country” sent by Russia to commit arson and unspecified “enemy missions.”

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65888

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KYIV POST:
‘Explosions Inside Russia Will Continue’: SBU Confirms Drone Strike on Russian LPG Terminal

The operation was carried out by the “Alpha” unit and targeted the facilities of Maktren-Nafta, a company that handles liquefied gas shipments, sources in special services told the Kyiv Post. […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV as he continues seeking support amid peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky is also set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later in the day as he continues a tour of European capitals […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
'It burns for 3 days' — Ukrainian drone strike sparked huge fire at Russia's Temryuk Seaport, SBU source says

The strike has reportedly destroyed around 70% of the facility’s total fuel tanks […]

KYIV POST:
Japan Rejects EU Push to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

Japan has reportedly turned down an EU request to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – a setback that leaves Brussels with shrinking support for its plan to finance Kyiv.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/65874

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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Grounded by Red Ink: The Hidden Chokepoint in U.S. Air Force Readiness

https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/grounded-by-red-ink-the-hidden-chokepoint-in-u-s-air-force-readiness/

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At sunrise in the Pacific, a fighter jet rolled to the end of the flight line as crew […]

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus

This move will allow state institutions to coordinate their response more effectively and involve the military […]

KYIV POST:
Putin Signs Decree to Call Up Reservists for 2026 Training

The measure is seen as another way to bring more people into military service without formally mobilizing. As of 2021, Russia had about 100,000 reservists, according to official figures.

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