Bulgaria promises aid to Moldova after Russian gas supply halt
The energy minister stated that Sofia is ready to provide Moldova with access to both LNG and pipeline gas.
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FT: Orbán’s standoff with Brussels costs Hungary € 1 bn in lost funds, € 19 bn in frozen funds
Hungary permanently loses access to significant EU funding while experiencing an economic recession, prompting the government to seek Asian investments.
Frontline report: Ukrainian defenders crush Russian BTR advance, thwart strategic road capture in Kursk
North Korean-secured positions meant to provide Russian forces a decisive advantage in capturing Novoivanovka instead led to their BTR column disintegration under precise defensive fire, forcing troops to abandon vehicles in panic.
ISW: Kremlin prioritizes force generation over economic concerns for 2025
Putin's decree mandates illegal migrants in Russia pass health, language, and legal tests or join the military by 30 April 2025.
Fire breaks out in occupied Sevastopol bay following drone attack
A Russian Tor air defense system may have been destroyed in occupied Sevastopol, with other reported attacks targeting eight regions in Russia.
Russians launch missile strikes on Kyiv, Shostka, Odesa on 31 December
Russian attacks damaged residential houses and other civilian infrastructure, with no reported casualties. Update: one injured.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter in historic first (video)
Ukrainian intelligence reports first-ever aerial target destruction by a naval drone during a Black Sea engagement with a Russian helicopters.
Fire engulfs Smolensk oil depot in Russia after alleged drone strike (video)
Russian emergency services battle intense fire at strategic oil depot in Yartsevo, Smolensk oblast, after drone attack triggered fuel spillage.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1041: Ukraine brings back Azovstal defenders
Meanwhile, Ukraine's exports surge 13% to $41 billion through revitalized sea routes.
Ukraine’s new mine-resistant vehicle wins state orders after Azov Brigade trials
Ukraine's Inguar-3 mine-resistant vehicle, developed by Kyiv Polytechnic graduates, passes 10,000 km of combat trials with Azov Brigade, securing first state orders.
US releases final $ 3.4 billion aid package for Ukraine as Russia escalates civilian attacks
US Treasury delivers final $3.4B budget support to Ukraine amid escalated Russian attacks, combining critical financial aid with requirements for continued anti-corruption and governance reforms.
UK Intelligence: Russia plans to write off 411,000 soldier loans amid 1,532 daily losses
The Kremlin's $94,400 per-soldier debt relief threatens to destabilize Russian banks already weakened by sanctions and high interest rates.
Russia stockpiles missiles, drones for new energy strikes despite Ukraine’s counter strikes
Russia's accumulation of Kh-101 and Kalibr missiles signals preparation for renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, even as Ukrainian strikes disrupt drone component supplies. The Tatarstan drone factory has already met its 6,000-unit production target, employing teenagers and foreign workers to maintain output.
Ukraine’s exports surge 13% to $ 41 billion as sea routes revive despite war damage
"Ukraine's economic recovery gained momentum through revitalized sea routes, pushing exports up 13% despite Russia's ongoing attacks on infrastructure. Maritime freight volumes jumped to 87.2 million tons, while EU trade remained strong at $24.5 billion.
December donations for Ukraine’s official United24 fundraising platform hit $160 million peak
Ukraine's state fundraising platform United24 closed 2024 with unprecedented support, converting celebrity-backed campaigns into vital infrastructure and defense equipment.
Ukraine brings back Azovstal, Chornobyl defenders from Russian captivity
The successful operation brings the total number of freed Ukrainians to over 3,900.
Why “war fatigue” is a misleading lense for understanding Ukraine
While Western media frequently cites "war fatigue" to explain Ukraine's situation, the reality on the ground points to resource constraints and policy challenges.
Ukraine signals diplomatic thaw with Syria following Assad’s regime fall
The visit marks Ukraine's first high-level engagement with Syria's new leadership since severing diplomatic ties after the Assad's regime recognized Russian territorial claims in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine identifies Russian commander responsible for killing woman from viral photo in Bucha
Ukrainian investigators accused Artyom Tareyev, born in 1995, for ordering Russian troops to shoot civilians in Bucha, resulting in approximately 13 deaths on just one intersection of the streets.
Reality on the ground dictates Ukraine to cede some territory, claims Slovak defense minister
Robert Kaliniak acknowledged that Russia is an aggressor in the war but emphasized that "Ukraine will always share its largest border with the Russian Federation."