🕯️🇺🇦 The bodies of 449 people who died during the occupation of Izyum in 2022 have been identified and reburied. Of these, 23 are servicemen of AFU. The rest are civilians, among whom are many pro-Ukrainian activists.

I thanked him for his constant prayers for Ukraine and for the Ukrainian people. I informed the Pope about diplomatic efforts with the United States to achieve peace. We discussed further actions and the Vatican’s mediation aimed at returning our children abducted by Russia.

‼️ The head of one major European intelligence agency says his officers were now observing Russian agents surveying road bridges, he presumes with the intention to mine them, - FT His agency and others are also tracking the attempts of Russia to insert highly trained sleeper-saboteurs into Europe.

❗️More photos from Zelenskyy's visit to Pope Leo XIV

🥴Witkoff and Kushner wanted Zelenskyy to agree over the phone to surrender Donbas – Axios. The U.S. peace proposal became even worse for Ukraine after Trump's advisers held a five-hour meeting with Putin on December 2.

❗️Sweden is not tired of supporting Ukraine — just look at our funding, — says Elsa Hostad, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine. "Even though there might be a perception of some fatigue, money speaks louder than words — it demonstrates our commitment.

❗️Zelenskyy has arrived in Rome, – spokesperson presented Ukraine Serhiy Nykyforov. There, he has a scheduled audience with Pope Leo XIV and a meeting with the Head of the Council of Ministers of Italy Meloni.

NEW: Kremlin officials continue to demonstrate Russia’s unwillingness to compromise to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. More ⬇🧵(1/3) Russian forces recently advanced near Borova and Pokrovsk. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 8, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar120825

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Putin has signed a document calling up reservists in Russia for military training next year. But the Americans will still insist that he definitely wants peace.

🕯 Death toll in Ternopil rises to 38 Regional police say they have found the bodies of two more people previously reported missing after the Nov. 19 attack.

❗️Putin has signed a decree on the call-up of Russian citizens who are in the reserve for military training camps in 2026.

❗️China does not support stopping the war — this is final, — Zelenskyy "China could do anything; China has influence both on Russia and on Putin. But, with all due respect to China, we do not see that it is beneficial for them to end this war."

Giving Ukraine the resources it needs to defend itself doesn’t prolong the war, it can help end it. Thank you Radek Sikorski for convening a call of foreign ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, where we were clear: Securing multi-year funding for Ukraine in December is essential.

Because the United States is pulling back, we must support Ukraine more strongly. If Ukraine falls, Russia will be at our border - and Washington won’t come to save us. (10/11)

German foreign policy and security expert and member of the German parliament Roderich Kiesewetter issued another stark warning, this time regarding the latest US National Security Strategy (NSS) document. This is his statement: (1/11)

"Ukraine has no right under its Constitution, international law, or moral law to give up its territories." - Zelensky.

❗️"Exchange of Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered" – Zelenskyy

⚡️Trump has "his own vision" for ending the war, which differs from Ukraine's, says Zelensky

In true Soviet fashion, mainstream Russian TV begins getting Russians ready for the irrevocable death spiral that their economy has become. A clearly nervous head the Samara region, Fedorishchev explains that in every sector, "there is growth, but in a negative direction".

Alexander Gabuev, a well-known expert on Russian foreign policy and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia and Eurasia Center in Berlin, is convinced that time is working against Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. www.bild.de/politik/ausl...

🇺🇦🤔 There's one question I—and all Ukrainians—want an answer to: if Russia starts a war again, what will our partners do? — Zelensky

❗️Russia continues its offensive, so we have no other choice but to strengthen our defense capabilities and bolster the army. Mobilization, recruiting, new contracts – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi.

🇺🇦Syrskyi: "The enemy continues the offensive, so we have no other choice but to strengthen our defense capabilities and army in order to further repel aggression." "The key point of our efforts is not iron, but people. Mobilization, recruitment, new contracts - and therefore high-quality training."

Last night, Russia attacked many Ukrainian regions: 🔷 Dnipropetrovsk region: one person was killed, and five were injured, including two children, as a result of enemy shelling, local authorities reported. Doctors say the condition of the 41-year-old woman who was injured is serious.

Russian strike on Okhtyrka, Sumy region. A residential building hit. Seven people injured, seven more were trapped under the rubble. Thankfully, rescuers were able to get them out safely. In Chernihiv, a Russian drone strike hit a residential building, injuring two people.

Thailand has attacked Cambodia. Both countries blamed each other of violating the ceasefire. It is reported that one Thailand soldier was killed, several more were injured. In October, Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement with President Trump present.

The actual fine imposed by the EU Commision on social media platform X is penalty for fake "verification" and opaque advertising.

❗️We are starting a new diplomatic week — there will be consultations with European leaders, — Zelenskyy Primarily security issues, support for our resilience, support packages for our defense. Above all — air defense systems, long-term financing for Ukraine, — the president added.

❗️Combat medic of the platoon of the 🇺🇦30th Mechanized Brigade, Serhiy Tyshchenko, who spent 471 days continuously at the same combat position, has received the highest award — the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star.

❗️Friends, due to the recent Russian strikes, I now have very little electricity — only about 6–8 hours a day. Because of this, posts will come out less frequently, but I will still do my best to keep you updated in real time, as much as possible. 🫡

Potential impact if Europe fail to support Ukraine. The lack of funding and feeling of betrayal might cause the Ukrainian armed forces to collapse. The results would be another 5 - 10M refugees flooding western Europe, a Russia that controls Ukrainian industry and a Russian advance far into the EU.

❗️Europe is persuading Zelenskyy not to agree to the withdrawal of troops from Donbas — Bloomberg "Europe's main goal is to avoid a situation where an exhausted Zelenskyy is forced to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Donbas and agree to a deal without serious U.S. security guarantees."

🤬In Dnipro, the occupiers destroyed a warehouse with medical supplies, gauze, and bandages

One of the missiles fell on a children's playground.

🙏 In Fastiv, the station was almost completely destroyed, and the wagon depot was significantly damaged. The workers were in the storage room at the time of the attack.

👀❗️ The ICC explained what will happen to the arrest warrant for Putin in the event of a truce UN Security Council can theoretically request a temporary pause, but the decision will be limited in nature, and the proceedings themselves will still be continued and brought to a conclusion.

🚀❗️Missile attack on Ukraine agains!! ⚡️A group of cruise missiles towards Poltava

❗️ Approximate movement of Russian missiles and drones during attack on Ukraine

Yet another massive Russian drone and missile attack on #Ukraine. The energy sector and critical infrastructure were hit. ▪️ Kyiv region: The Fastiv, Vyshhorod, and Bucha districts were under relentless Russian attack throughout the night. Several people were injured.

❗️62% of 🇺🇸Americans want 🇺🇦Ukraine to win the war against 🇷🇺Russia, and 64% support the supply of weapons from the US — Reagan Institute poll. Support has grown in both parties: 59% of Republicans and 75% of Democrats.

🛡🇺🇦 Budanov: The Ukrainian state is held by the Ukrainian army. Yesterday, today and always — the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be the main guarantor of our sovereignty. The Ukrainian army stood up and repulsed a strong enemy.

"Over 60% of Americans want UKR to win war against RUS" Ultimately Kremlin aficionados are small minority, both in public/politic area How can 2 EU' bastards & Trump decide against a "global" consensus supporting UKR? It's a disgrace TOTAL SUPPORT FOR UKR www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

🤬 At least 3 people were injured in a nighttime attack by Russian drones and missiles on the Kyiv region. In particular, the railway infrastructure in Fastiv was under attack.

Russian war criminals carried out a massive strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last night, using more than 700 drones and missiles in total, including 300 Shaheds, of which 615 were shot down. The footage shows the destroyed railway station in Fastiv, Kyiv region.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down: ▪️585/653 strike UAVs ▪️?/3 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles ▪️29/34 Kh-101/Iskander-K/Kalibr cruise missiles ▪️1/14 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles Missile hits and 60 UAVs were recorded at 29 locations, the fall of downed fragments at 3 locations.

❗️Financial support for Ukraine is of central importance for European security, — President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

What I don't understand is that most Americans seem to think that Trump works in the national interest of the USA, while none of his many harmful actions suggest that. Don't you see that Trump is an autocratic kleptocrat who works for himself?

Poland’s foreign minister 👇