The European Commission has successfully relocated a full thermal power plant from Lithuania to Ukraine. The operation took 11m+. The equipment helps complete emergency repairs in several parts of the country where energy infrastructure was severely damaged. Incredible.

Thank you so much Lithuania🫂 Lithuania has transferred a thermal power plant to Ukraine. Thanks to the new equipment, emergency repairs were carried out in several regions of Ukraine where the energy infrastructure suffered the most damage from Russian strikes. 1/2

On Energy Worker’s Day, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your strength and commitment keep millions of Ukrainians safe, warm, and connected.

Despite its proximity to the russian border, Kharkiv has preserved its traditions this year as well, delighting everyone with its New Year atmosphere. Undoubtedly, our enemies wanted to see a completely different picture in the cities of Ukraine.

Kremenchuk, Poltava region, Ukraine. The Christmas tree is powered by a generator, so when a neighborhood loses power, people gather with their children in the city center in the evening. The tree and decorations haven't changed, everything is just as it was before the 2022 full-scale invasion.

Incredible. Aren't you confused by anything you've said? For example, that Russia is trying to occupy an independent country? (or is this already the norm in 2025?) Or that despite Russia not having the strength for a full occupation, that didn't stop it from invading?

Kind reminder that Dima's fundraiser for drone scanner and vehicle repairs is still ongoing. The fundraiser is advancing too slow and ~$1200 still needs to be collected to reach the target. Please help in any way you can! Mono: send.monobank.ua/jar/6vijLBHkRK PP: [email protected] #FNDRUA #NAFO

We've already raised almost 25% of the needed funds for our fundraiser with @MattersUkraine 🥳 Thank you so much for your donations! Your support means the world to soldiers of the Black Raven battalion 👇 dzygaspaw.com/fpv-for-the...

Putin can’t protect Russian planes, oil refineries, sub stations or apparently its Generals in yet another assignation. Russian chats having a meltdown.

The pronoun for a Russian general is "was/were".

UPD: We moving forward,albeit slowly. I believe, world will hear us if we speak louder. 🇺🇦Defenders on frontlines need help, and together we doing everything we can to provide it. ✅ $ 6257 🎯 $ 13800 🙏 $ 7543 to go Pls donate and repost, if you can, my dear Friends 🙏 🅿️🅿️: [email protected]

Russian attacks on Odesa are relentless. Many people are without electricity in the city. Last night, Russia attacked Odesa port, containers with flour and sunflower oil were set on fire. Russia is a food terrorist.

⚡️ Over 200 dogs and cats were found dead at a Russian shelter that held pets stolen from Ukraine. united24media.com/latest-news/...

⚡️ Ukraine is demanding Russia return abducted civilians. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Moscow must release at least 50 residents of Ukraine’s Sumy region and thousands of other Ukrainians deported to Russia, urging countries and international groups to join the call.

“The light endures” 💙💛Світло тримається

Drone sanctions are now being directly applied to Russian oil and gas extraction sites. Platforms in the Caspian Sea have been hit repeatedly in December, and strikes on tankers and refineries are also now common. 2026 will likely see a wholesale oil export collapse for Russia.

Russia sold a record amount of gold to China to plug budget gaps: 🔸November: $961 million 🔸October: $930 million 🔸2025 so far: $1.9 billion Their National Wealth Fund is draining very quickly as oil revenues are crippled and the economic collapse accelerates and spreads.

For 11 years, Christmas has looked very different for Ukraine’s defenders. Despite constant danger and daily hardships, they still manage to bring a sense of warmth and tradition to wherever they spend the holidays — even in the trenches 👇🏼🧵 You can support them: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

Ukrainian defenders sang Christmas carols beneath the walls of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. As the holidays approach, this is a powerful reminder: no enemy can steal Ukrainian traditions. Thank you to our defenders for this moving performance. Support the 🇺🇦 military: u24.gov.ua/donate/defen...

This year, just like the last, Ukrainian cities light their Christmas trees without celebrations or gatherings. Despite the war, Ukrainian traditions live on. The trees are lit. And even in dark times, they continue to bring holiday joy to Ukrainians.

Merry Kidsmas: a Christmas fundraiser towards kindergarten shelters🎅 We’re raising $500,000 to equip 61 shelters in preschools near Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia with modern furniture and equipment. Let’s make kids feel comfortable this holiday season: u24.gov.ua/merry-kidsma...

In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity. Do listen. I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...

The Ukrainian "Shchedryk" (Carol of the Bells) performed by a Swedish choir. ​The choir’s director, its pianist, and several young singers are Ukrainian. The rest of the members are foreigners who learned our legendary "Shchedryk" in its original Ukrainian for this special performance. ​

December 2025: 56th brigade 2nd MIB received a pickup. Thank you fellas🫶

This genius man is Mykola Leontovych. He wrote probably the most famous Christmas carol in the world - “Carol of the bells”. He wrote that in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, now a besieged frontline city. Do you know why he was not able to give the world another similar masterpiece?

Mariinka — before and after the russians came. There was life here once… now only ruins.

While others are celebrating, Ukrainian POWs are being tortured in Russian prisons khpg.org/en/1608815377

This feels like three lives ago: the Christmas tree in Kyiv shone so brightly in 2021. Terrorussia may cut the lights in our homes, but the real source of light and power in Ukraine remains our people. #makerussiapay Photo Krasen Kyiv twitter.

Maryinka 🇺🇦 before and after the arrival of the russian world. The russian peace (mir) is devastation and death.

This is all that is left of Toretsk, a city of 30,000 erased by russia. Because its foundational mining industry has been leveled and holds no value for the occupiers, it is unlikely the town will ever be restored. It remains a ghost of its former self.

Make a meaningful Christmas gift and support Ukrainian defenders 🇺🇦 For a donation, you can leave your message on an artillery shell. Ukrainian soldiers we support will fire it at Russian forces. Your words will fly with purpose! Find out more: dzygaspaw.com/sign-a-shell

We finished the fundraiser for two quad bikes for the 80th Brigade 💪 We are very grateful to @toonietuesday.bsky.social for raising $10,897, and to @atpgeo.bsky.social and @siliconcurtain.bsky.social for raising $14,775! We also want to say a huge thank you to our community for their support ❤️🐾

Nearly all the victims are seniors — the oldest, an 89 year old woman. A reminder that the kidnapping and forcible deportation of civilians is a violation of the Geneva Convention and a war crime. #RussiaIsATerroristState

The Odesa region and southern Ukraine were hit especially hard. This is an unprecedented number of air targets in a single week. The terrorist state must pay for its bloody crimes. Help protect the sky over Ukraine: u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

russia started a war, dеstroyed lives and homes, and kіІled thousands of innоcent people. It must be held accountable — not with words, but with real actions. Reparations are not “rоbbery.” They are the minimum form of justice, responsibility, and recognition of the hаrm caused.

russia weaponizes cold and darkness. They bring the light back — Ukraine's energy workers.

Ukraine keeps defying the possible through tactics we have never seen before. We must keep putting pressure on Russia. Speaking with @phillipspobrien.bsky.social

The daughter of fallen soldier Vseslav Frolov rushed to embrace her father's portrait, as her class was visiting the Alley of Heroes💔 This young girl, like many others, has been robbed of her parent by russia.

UPD: 20.12.2025 Dear friends, you all know how important to protect Defenders from enemy drone strikes and ensure that we can respond to enemy with our own drones. Let's make it happen 🙏 ✅ $ 6060 🎯 $ 13800 🙏 $ 7740 to go WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP WITH THIS MISSION 🙏 🅿️🅿️: [email protected]

Kharkiv is balancing between two realities. Christmas decorations — because people need hope. Anti-drone nets near the city — because russia hunts civilians with FPV drones. Normal life and survival exist side by side. Two worlds. One city. This is life under russia’s war. #Ukraine #UkraineView

In Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, rescuers recovered the bodies of a man and a woman from the rubble of their home, destroyed by a russian airstrike this afternoon. #Ukraine #UkrainianView

Greetings from Kyiv! Just wanted to remind the world that this city (oh, this country) stands. Filmed earlier today – from my eyes to yours.

Spotted in Kyiv today – the Christmas Tree of Light, made from the uniforms of DTEK energy workers (Ukraine’s largest private energy company). A symbol of gratitude to all who keep our lights on.

Thousands of Ukrainians will spend Christmas in the trenches. Santa’s reindeers won’t bring them presents, but robots will come to the rescue with essential supplies. They will scout, demine, and evacuate the wounded, executing dangerous tasks so people don’t have to. 👇

🇵🇹🇺🇦 Portuguese Prime Minister arrives in Kyiv for first time He has already met with President Volodymyr Zelensky. He is also scheduled to meet with Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko and Verkhovna Rada Speaker Stefanchuk.

Russian Central Bank governor warns of an inflation surge in 2026. Tariffs, the VAT increase, and low Russian oil prices are all expected to combine to drive inflation up a lot next year. The 1990s were marked by major inflation too, as the Russian economy collapsed.🤔

🚨The Kremlin seems to be getting ready to suppress mass unrest. The Ministry of Defence is creating defence HQs in regions and cities across the swamps in preparation for martial law, based on their experiences in occupied Ukraine. They seem scared of what they see coming.

I have been saying for years, Europe, prepare for war. It is coming sooner than you expect. Russia is preparing for the occupation of the Baltic countries. Poland is now being considered solely for strikes, for a military campaign without capture, - Budanov

These reports present a strikingly different picture from the one painted by Trump and his negotiators.