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U.S. No Longer Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal from Donbas for Demilitarized Zone Proposal
The U.S. has shifted its peace proposal on Ukraine, no longer insisting Russia pull forces back from Donbas for a demilitarized zone and now urging Ukraine to withdraw troops — a stance Kyiv rejects as unfair.
Dec 11, 2025
Landmark Court Ruling: Ukraine’s Draft Office Staff Have No Authority to Detain or Forcibly Bring In Citizens
Ukraine’s court rules draft office staff cannot detain or forcibly bring citizens to enlistment centres, annulling a compulsory call‑up and reinforcing legal limits on mobilization practices.
Dec 11, 2025
The Book Arsenal Has Compiled a List of the Most Beautiful Ukrainian Publications
Book Arsenal names Ukraine’s most beautiful books of 2025, awarding top design prizes to standout titles in utilitarian, art, text and visual storytelling categories from 225 submissions.
Dec 11, 2025
Most Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia and Returned Are Teens — Youngest Remain the Hardest to Rescue
Most Ukrainian children returned from Russian captivity are teens, while rescuing the youngest remains hardest, highlighting ongoing efforts to bring home 19,000+ abducted minors amid war-time trauma.
Dec 11, 2025
French Version of Chapter Ukraine Created — Catalogue of Ukrainian Books in Translation
The French version of Chapter Ukraine launches with a catalog of over 100 Ukrainian books in translation from 34 publishers, boosting global access to Ukrainian literature in French.
Dec 10, 2025
SBU Sea Baby Drones Hit Russian “Shadow Fleet” Tanker Dashan in the Black Sea
Ukrainian SBU “Sea Baby” naval drones critically damage Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Dashan in the Black Sea, striking a sanctioned oil ship within Ukraine’s economic zone as Kyiv targets Moscow’s covert revenue network.
Dec 10, 2025
Russia Hits Dnipropetrovsk Region: Civilian Killed, Casualties Reported
Russia again struck Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing a civilian and injuring others as homes, businesses and infrastructure burned in multiple strikes, officials say.
Dec 10, 2025
Petition to Ban Russian-Language Versions of Websites Reaches Required Signatures
Petition to ban Russian-language versions of Ukrainian websites has hit the required 25,000 signatures, urging legal changes to protect the state language and curb foreign informational influence.
Dec 10, 2025
Massive Strike on Ananyiv — Biggest Since Invasion, Critical Infrastructure Targeted
Russia launched the largest strike on Ananyiv since the invasion, hitting critical infrastructure with drones overnight. Dozens of impacts sparked fires, but officials say no civilians were hurt.
Dec 10, 2025
“Pokrovsk Will Not Fall Without a Fight”: National Guard Outlines Battle Strategy
“Pokrovsk will not fall without a fight,” Ukraine’s National Guard says, as defenders hold key city sectors, repel repeated Russian assaults, and secure supply routes amid fierce frontline battles.
Dec 10, 2025
Ukrainian Drones Completely Halt Major Russian Oil Refinery
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Syzran oil refinery and Temryuk port, forcing a halt to oil processing and crippling key energy infrastructure as Kyiv’s long‑range strikes intensify amid stalled peace talks.
Dec 10, 2025
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of December 9, 2025
Russia‑Ukraine war update for Dec 9, 2025: relentless combat with hundreds of engagements, massive drone and air attacks, frontline clashes across multiple sectors, and defenders repelling repeated Russian assaults.
Dec 9, 2025