Russia appears to be stockpiling drones for a larger New Year’s Day attack — last night’s strike involved only 25 drones, a sharp drop from the usual 100 or more. Ukraine downed 21. Russian long-range drones mostly target Ukraine's power grid and residential areas. Meanwhile,
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Zelensky: 20-point plan needs referendum
The 20-point plan must be approved in a referendum so that millions of Ukrainians can support the decision. This will ensure a just peace, — Zelenskyy.
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Zelenskyy Thanks Yermak for Representing Ukraine’s Position in Talks
Currently, the situation with electricity does not allow a return to the power cut schedules on the left bank of Kyiv, DTEK added. Energy workers are working to address the fallout of the massive attack as quickly as possible.
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Head of State Announces Presidential Office Reboot Amid Ukraine Concerns
Following Russia's attack on Kyiv on Saturday, the situation on the grid remains challenging. The right bank of the capital is operating according to power restriction schedules, while emergency blackouts continue on the left bank, reported DTEK and Yasno CEO Serhii Kovalenko.
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14th Mechanized Brigade delivers New Year gifts to invaders
The warriors from the 14th Mechanized Brigade began to deliver New Year gifts for the invaders. pic.twitter.com/4fhpBWXNkS
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 29 décembre 2025The warriors from the 14th Mechanized Brigade began to deliver New Year gifts for the invaders.
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Ukrainian Footballer Denys Harmash Joins Military Unit After Recruitment Center Visit
This time, the preventive measure was chosen for a period of one month, with the possibility of posting a bail of 7 million hryvnias ($165,676). Kudrytskyi stated that the ban on leaving Kyiv had also been lifted; however, he is still required to wear an electronic tag.
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Ukrainian President’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Anti-Corruption Searches
The Pecherskyi District Court has extended the pre-trial restriction against former Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, according to his comments to public broadcaster Suspilne.
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Operational update on Russian invasion as of Dec 29, 2025

Operational update as of 16:00, December 29, 2025, regarding the Russian invasion
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Russian attacks in Bessarabia to block sea access
Russia's attacks on Bessarabia aren't just about isolating one region—they aim to sever Ukraine's access to the sea entirely. In 2025, there were 90 combined strikes on Ukrainian ports. The objective: strangle exports and disrupt fuel imports that sustain Ukraine's war effort. Source: https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/29/russia-bessarabia-attacks-black-sea-access/
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New Zealand volunteer helps soldiers and teaches English in Ivano-Frankivsk
Rosalyn Martin from New Zealand came to volunteer in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Through ChatGPT, Rosalyn learned about one of the hospitals, where she spent five weeks helping soldiers and teaching English to children.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 29 décembre 2025
Thank you, Rosalyn!
📹 Suspilne Ivano-Frankisvsk pic.twitter.com/uyUCIYkjnNRosalyn Martin from New Zealand came to volunteer in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Through ChatGPT, Rosalyn learned about one of the hospitals, where she spent five weeks helping soldiers and teaching English to children. Thank you, Rosalyn! Suspilne Ivano-Frankisvsk
