As for the front. The situation is under the control of our military, and I am grateful to our warriors. Pokrovsk – the situation remains unchanged; only the numbers change. According to our estimates, there are about 1,100 Russians inside Pokrovsk. Our numbers are roughly at the same level. There are large numbers both inside the city and on its outskirts, but we are talking specifically about those who have entered the city and whom our forces are fighting. Our positions are being defended. Over the past month, the situation has not changed – the only difference is the number of personnel inside Pokrovsk. As for Myrnohrad, there is heavy pressure from Russia there, but our forces are holding their positions. Our troops have advanced in Kupyansk. Clearing operations are ongoing over a distance of about half a kilometer. The operation there is being conducted properly. Today, we control Kupyansk. There are Russians there; our military estimates their number at up to 100 people. That is, there are not many of them left – perhaps 80 to 100 – but all of them are there temporarily. Regarding Huliaipole, briefly: the situation there has remained unchanged over the past week. It was difficult, but as of today the situation has stabilized.
@ZelenskyyUa As for the strikes. When the Germans and the Americans proposed a Christmas ceasefire, there was nothing new in the fact that the Russians immediately jumped in and said: no, we do not want anything like that. The problem is that when Russia says there will be no Christmas ceasefire, that is, in principle, always what they say – they deliberately underscore such statements. After these signals from them, I instructed our intelligence services to significantly step up their work and get a clear picture of where we stand. We understand that precisely on these days they may – this is in their nature – carry out massive strikes on Christmas. And today we had a Staff meeting on this, and the number one issue was air defense: the protection of our cities, villages, and communities, especially on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th. This needs to be paid attention to. The military must pay attention directly, ensure protection as much as they can. Everything is very difficult, because there is, unfortunately, a shortage of air defense systems. And people also need to pay attention – serious attention – during these days, because these “comrades” may launch such strikes – there is nothing sacred for them. As for our air defense systems. Ukraine is working on this. Here, everything depends on the technical capabilities of our specialists and how quickly they will be able to do this. But air defense systems cannot be created instantly. We are close to the relevant results. We want the war to end, and we will continue to strengthen ourselves. We are working on a strong contract with the Americans for dozens – several dozen – Patriot systems, to be procured through various programs. All of this work is ongoing, and I am confident there will be results.
Russian forces forcibly took 52 people from a village in Ukraine’s Sumy region to Russia, including children. President @ZelenskyyUa said the civilians had remained in Hrabovske after refusing evacuation. When Russian troops entered the village, residents were seized and transported to the Russian Federation. Hrabovske is a border village located just 200 meters from the border. Among those taken, reports indicate around 17 were men of draft age, while the rest were women and children. Ukrainian servicemen were also reported captured. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha has demanded the return of the civilians and called on states and international organizations to help secure their return. Children must be brought home, not held by the aggressor state.
Russian invaders have stolen five dozen civilian people, mostly elderly women, from a tiny Ukrainian village Hrabovske right across the state border in the Sumy region. With such medieval raids, Putin’s Russia shows it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram, or Hamas. We demand our civilian hostages to be returned home. These fifty people and thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia, including Ukrainian children. We urge all states and international organizations to join us in demanding the release of innocent civilian people stolen from their homes. This particular war crime is already being prosecuted in Ukraine and should receive an appropriate response at the international level as well. It also underscores the permanent threat of living next to Russia. That is why Ukraine needs a real, lasting peace. Living next to terrorists requires strength and robust security guarantees.
MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine 🇺🇦🇪🇺 We are grateful to the leaders of the European Union for the @EUCouncil ’s decision to provide €90 billion in financial support to Ukraine for 2026–2027. This commitment significantly strengthens our defence and resilience. It is crucial that Russian assets remain immobilised. United, we are safeguarding the future of our shared European continent.
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