The United States and Europe are offering multi-level security guarantees for Ukraine after the war, which envisage that the 800,000-strong Ukrainian army will become the first line of containment, the allies will supply weapons, the…
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US Senate approves 2026 defense budget, $400 mln allocated for Ukraine – Stefanishyna
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill authorizing appropriations for the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, allocating $400 million for Ukraine for the USAI program, and extending the program’s term until 2029,…
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Public debt restructuring: Ukraine exchanges GDP-linked bonds
Ukraine has carried out an exchange of GDP warrants issued in 2015, with a total value of USD 2.6 billion, for conventional debt securities due 2030, 2032, and 2034.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine.
“Ukraine…
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Russian Molniya drone hits school in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with a drone. A Molniya UAV hit a school.
This was reported by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office, according to Ukrinform.
“According to the investigation, on December 18, 2025, at about 16:20, Russians struck a…
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Traffic to Moldova border in Odesa region restricted after Russian attack
In the Odesa region, traffic to certain border crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border has been restricted following a Russian air attack.
Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform.
“As a result of a Russian attack on a…
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Shmyhal discusses developing security cooperation with new Czech defense minister
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Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
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Fly won’t enter closed mouth
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi commented on the statement by Serbian Information and Telecommunications Minister Boris Bratina, who stated that Croats, like Ukrainians, “must pay for their crimes with their…
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Russian forces strike school in Zaporizhzhia with Molniya drone
The Russian army attacked a school in Zaporizhzhia with a Molniya drone.
The Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
“According to the investigation, on December 18, 2025, at about 16:20, the Russians struck a…
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After peace achieved, banks should reduce share of state sector in loans
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), commenting on the growth of public sector lending in the context of energy shortages, warned against the risk of excessive concentration of such loans and noted that banks carefully evaluate…
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Ukrainian Exchange wins first-instance court ruling in license dispute with securities regulator
On December 17, 2025, the Kyiv District Administrative Court satisfied the claim of JSC Ukrainian Exchange (UX) to the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, declared it unlawful and canceled the regulator’s resolution of June 5, 2024 on the cancellation of the…
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