11:50
Russia accused of attacking the church
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Oleksii Reznikov has accused Russia of targeting and completely destroying a church in Kyselvika in the Kherson region. He mentions international law that “protects religious sites”. “But for Russian war criminals there is neither God nor respect for religion.”
11:35
Putin says he is ready to negotiate
In the same interview, Putin said he was “ready to negotiate with anyone on acceptable terms.” At the same time, he says he has “no choice but to protect his people.” Westerners say the Russian leader is not particularly open to debate, but instead is trying to buy himself time to reorganize his army after a series of setbacks.
11:20
Putin is ‘100% certain’ of destroying US Patriot missiles
In the excerpt of an interview with the channel Rossiya-1, which was acquired by Agence France Presse (AFP), Vladimir Putin adds that his country will be able to destroy the Patriot anti-aircraft system that the United States is providing to Ukraine will . “Of course we will destroy it, (for sure) 100%! “, he says.
11:05
Putin says West is trying to ‘split’ Russia.
The West wants to “split” Russia, criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Everything is based on the policies of our geopolitical opponents, aimed at dividing Russia, historical Russia,” he said in an interview, an excerpt of which was broadcast on television, assuring that his country’s “goal” ” something quite different: to unite the Russian people”.
10:25
End of air alert in Kyiv
The city government of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, announces that the air alert in the city has been lifted.
10:18
The Minister of Armed Forces will visit Ukraine on December 28th
Sébastien Lecornu will travel to Ukraine on Wednesday to demonstrate continued support for France, the Defense Ministry said.
“In particular, he will pay homage to the dead at the Heroes’ Monument in Kyiv and meet his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksiy Reznikov,” the ministry said without further detail.
09:15
More than 600 Russians killed in 24 hours
Ukrainian authorities put up a tally of more than 600 Russians killed in combat in 24 hours, 620 by their tally. That would correspond to 102,050 Russians killed since the war began on February 24. In addition, 3011 tanks were destroyed, as well as 6010 armored vehicles, 1991 artillery pieces, 283 aircraft and 267 helicopters.
09:00
Wagner in trouble at Bachmout
The private American think tank ISW (Institute for the Study of the War) says that Ukrainian forces are reportedly pushing back the Wagner militia in the embattled town of Bakhmout. But “it is too early to know if the Russian offensive has reached its peak”. However, the ISW insists that difficulties in providing manpower and supplies are an obstacle to “keep up the pressure”.
08:50
air alert
As almost every day, the country experiences an air alert. Explosions are said to have occurred in Kherson in particular.
08:35
Nikopol targeted
In the Dnepropetrovsk region, the city of Nikopol was again bombed overnight. The local military official says the beatings did not cause any injuries.
08:20
At least 6,826 civilian casualties
According to the United Nations, the conflict in Ukraine has claimed the lives of at least 6,826 civilians. In addition, at least 10,769 were reportedly injured.
08:10
Death of three deminers
Three deminers working near Kherson who were freed this fall were killed in an explosion. The Portal agency explains that they came from the Zhytomyr region near Kyiv.
07:50
Zelensky’s message of hope
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assures us in his daily message that “we will give back freedom to all Ukrainians”. “Wherever you are, we will be together today (…) We do not expect a miracle. We create them ourselves. »
07:34
The Pope celebrates Christmas in the Vatican with Ukraine in mind
Thousands of people are expected in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican to see Pope Francis deliver his Christmas message which should give a big place to Ukraine. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he traditionally gives an overview of the conflicts in the world, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church addresses the faithful before pronouncing the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (“on the city and on the world”) “).
07:27
“Think of Ukraine”
“As families prepare celebratory dinners in Europe, North America and beyond, think of Ukraine fighting evil right now,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro implored Kouleba on Twitter yesterday.
07:27