Verkhovna Rada passes 195 laws, 368 resolutions in 2025
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, adopted 195 laws and 368 resolutions in 2025.
Politics
Lukashenko pardons 20 political prisoners on New Year's Eve
On New Year's Eve, Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree pardoning 22 people, including 20 political prisoners.
30 December 2025
UNGA rejects Russia’s bid to block funding for Human Rights resolutions
The United Nations General Assembly has rejected Russia’s attempt to block funding for the implementation of Human Rights Council resolutions addressing human rights violations in a number of countries, including in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories.
Anti-corruption court sets preventive measure for MP Kisel
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure in the form of bail on Member of Parliament Yurii Kisel, who is one of the suspects in a corruption case involving the Verkhovna Rada.
France sees no solid evidence of “Ukrainian attack” on Putin’s residence – Le Monde
There is no credible evidence of a Ukrainian attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, while the continuation and intensification of Russian strikes against Ukraine point to an undermining of international diplomatic efforts.
EU leaders hold emergency talks after new signals from Moscow
European leaders held urgent talks on Ukraine following statements by Russia indicating its intention to change its negotiating stance.
Zelensky says he has selected new head of his office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he has decided on a candidate for the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Zelensky on 'drone attack' on Putin's residence: This is fake news, no one struck it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that reports about strikes on Putin's Valdai residence are fake news invented by Russia to derail successful negotiations on ending the war.
Zelensky on peace process: There are documents that will be ready for signing in January
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that, in the context of the peace process, there are documents that will be ready for signing as early as January.
Zelensky confirms talks with Trump on possible deployment of US troops in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he is holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the possible deployment of American troops in Ukraine, but stressed that such a decision would depend solely on the U.S. leader.
Zelensky refutes Russian claims of breakdown in talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refuted Russian claims that negotiations have broken down and stressed that dialogue with U.S. partners continues on a daily basis.
Zelensky: Security advisors to leaders of Coalition of Willing to meet in Kyiv on January 3
Following a report by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an agreement with the national security advisers of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing to meet in Kyiv on January 3.
Ukrainian intel: Russia launches information operation to derail peace talks
Since December 29, Russia has been conducting an information operation aimed at sabotaging agreements reached between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States.
Tusk: U.S. ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees
Peace in Ukraine is “on the horizon” for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion, and a key outcome of recent negotiations has been a U.S. declaration on security guarantees, including the possible deployment of American troops in Ukraine.
Merz on peace process: honesty needed from all sides, including Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized the need for transparency in the peace process, particularly on the part of Russia.
Ukraine’s MFA says Russia fabricates drone attack to justify tougher negotiating stance
Russia fabricated an alleged “Ukrainian drone attack” on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in order to derail peace efforts that have recently gained momentum thanks to active engagement by Ukraine and the United States.
Von der Leyen sees EU membership as key security guarantee for Ukraine
Following a video conference of European leaders on Tuesday focused on support for Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of Ukraine's accession to the EU as a guarantee of peace.
China responds calmly to Russia's claims of 'attack on Putin's residence,' calls for avoiding escalation
In response to Russian manipulations regarding an alleged "attempted attack on Putin's residence," China has urged the parties to the Russia-Ukraine conflict to refrain from escalating the situation and to work toward creating conditions for a political settlement.
Zelensky names topics of possible conversation with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that in a possible conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, he would discuss territorial issues and the reasons for Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine cannot withdraw from its own territory – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine cannot simply withdraw from its territory as part of peace efforts, because this contradicts the law.
Zelensky: I do not trust Putin, he does not want success for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he sees no signs that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants peace.
Sybiha: Russia has still provided no evidence of 'attack' on Putin's residence because there was none
Nearly a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's claim of an alleged drone attack on Putin's residence in Valdai, Russia has failed to substantiate its accusations with any facts, because no such attack took place, and the spread of such fakes is part of Russian propaganda.
Oleh Shamshur, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine
The Trump World: Avoiding the Worst, Falling Short of the Better
29 December 2025
Trump responds to Russian claims of 'strike on Putin's residence'
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that during a phone call on December 29, Russian leader Vladimir Putin told him about an alleged "strike" on his residence.
NABU, SAPO notify five MPs of suspicion over bribery for voting
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified five MPs of suspicion. They are alleged members of a criminal group in the Verkhovna Rada that facilitated the receipt of undue benefits in exchange for votes.
Zelensky, Stubb discuss outcome of meetings with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart have discussed the diplomatic situation and the outcome of meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
FM Sybiha: Alleged attack on Putin’s residence is pretext and justification for further Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian manipulations regarding the alleged “attempted attack on Putin's residence” are fabricated for one reason only: to create a pretext and false justification for further attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, as well as to undermine and obstruct the peace process.
Putin orders offensive in Ukraine to continue amid peace talks
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to continue carrying out their “special military operation” in Ukraine. These orders were given after US President Donald Trump said he believed Moscow was committed to ending the war in Ukraine.
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine supports Somalia’s territorial integrity and warns against dangerous precedents
Ukraine reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and warns all states against actions that violate international law and could destabilize the region.