Syzran’s oil refinery in Russia was struck by Ukrainian drones in the early hours of 28 December, causing a fire, according to the General Staff. The refinery’s ELOU-AVT-5 unit — its only crude oil processing installation — was likely hit, as reported by Exilenova+ citing local
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Zelenskyy meets Trump, both want a deal, says Trump
President Zelenskyy met with President Trump. I do believe that both leaders want to make a deal, President Trump said.
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Trump holds call with Putin before Zelensky meeting
Trump holds call with Putin just before scheduled meeting with Zelensky. “I just had a good and very productive phone call with President (Vladimir) Putin of Russia prior to my meeting with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky of Ukraine,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his
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Zelenskyy reports massive Russian attacks ahead of Trump talks
Russian forces launched over 2,100 strike drones, 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles at Ukraine in the week ending December 28, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media, as he prepared for critical talks with Donald Trump in Florida.
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Ukraine to continue freeing journalists, supporting free media in 2026
"In 2026, we will continue working to free journalists from Russian captivity, protect the rights of media professionals, and support free media. This is the foundation of Ukrainian democracy on its path toward the European Union," writes Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Ukrainian MP and
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Vatican sends 100,000 instant soup portions to Ukrainian regions without utilities
Three trucks loaded with instant soups of various flavors have reached Ukraine from the Vatican. The 100,000 portions were sent to regions "where there is no electricity, water or heating," Cardinal Konrad Krajewski explained.
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Rétrospective 2025 : l’année de l’invasion russe en Ukraine
In this year-end wrap-up of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur looks back at the moments that defined 2025, the fourth year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine — from stalled peace efforts and escalating Russian attacks to mass anti-corruption protests
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German VP Nouripour urges Chancellor Merz to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Bundestag Vice President Omid Nouripour has challenged new Chancellor Merz to follow through on opposition-era demands for Taurus missile transfers to Ukraine, warning that continued refusal will result in Ukrainian casualties
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Ukraine’s FM Sybiha: 2025 a turning point for European security
In summarising the year for the European track, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha highlighted 2025 as a turning point for Europe. Faced with mounting hybrid threats, Europe strengthened its focus on resilience and security. Ukraine also welcomed concrete decisions
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Russia strikes a Kherson thermal plant
Russian troops opened artillery fire against the Kherson Thermal Power Plant (TPP), causing significant damage, according to Naftogaz head on Dec. 28.