Russians execute four more Ukrainian prisoners of war near Pokrovsk
Two days before this war crime, the Russian military killed two other Ukrainian POWs in the same area, per the Ukrainian PG Office.
IAEA: Nuclear safety at risk as Ukraine nuclear plants cut output after Russian attack
Three NPPs reduced electricity generation after Russia's Nov. 28 infrastructure attacks, IAEA reported, notably without naming Russia.
Netherlands sends three Patriot missile launchers to Ukraine
The transfer comes amid persistent Russian aerial attacks during a challenging winter of continued military aggression.
Seoul declines Ukrainian request for defense system sales
Ukraine seeks to purchase South Korean weapons, including Cheongung anti-air missiles, but South Korea declines due to trade restrictions.
New drone factory planned in Finland with Ukrainian partners
Finnish tech group Summa Defence launches a joint drone production facility with Ukrainian partners to meet rising demand for advanced military and civilian drone technologies.
SBU breaks up Russian spy network in Kharkiv, arresting former Berkut officers for espionage
Former Berkut members and their associate allegedly established an underground intelligence ring to aid Russian military operations in Kharkiv Oblast.
US Republicans show lowest concern about Russia-Ukraine war threat
A Pew poll shows a sharp decline in Republican concern over Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with only 19% seeing it as a threat to US security.
Russian military execute five Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The investigators say the Russians committed this war crime near Novdarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast days ago - on 24 November.
Ukraine repatriates seven deported children from Russia under Qatar mediation
Russian official claims Ukraine returned seven children, while transferring two "Russian" boys to Russia.
CNN: Trump team plans to condition US aid on Ukraine’s peace talks with Russia
Trump officials plan to force Ukraine into "peace" talks by tying US aid to negotiations and delaying NATO membership, raising sovereignty concerns.
US urges Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18 while Ukraine faces weapon shortages amid Western arms delays
Media reports the US recommends Ukraine lower conscription age to tackle mobilization challenges and improve the force generation.
ISW: Putin meets with Tokayev as Kazakhstan remains key in Russia’s sanctions evasion schemes
The two leaders solidified Russian-Kazakh relations, signing agreements on economic, energy, and transit cooperation.
Allegedly Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast
The extent and effectiveness of the attacks remain unclear, and there have been no official comments from Ukraine.
Ukraine downs 79/91 missiles as Russia targets power grid
At least 12 missiles might have reached their intended targets.