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Ukrainian soldiers are still moving to the front—quietly, steadily, so our cities can wake to morning. May every step be guarded and every unit come home whole.👇
Americans aren’t confused: they see Ukraine as an ally — and Russia as an enemy.
A new Reagan Institute poll shows a striking ratio:
Americans view Ukraine as an ally by nearly 4:1.
And they see Russia as an enemy by the same 4:1 margin.👇
A new Reagan Institute poll shows a striking ratio:
Americans view Ukraine as an ally by nearly 4:1.
And they see Russia as an enemy by the same 4:1 margin.👇
December 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Americans aren’t confused: they see Ukraine as an ally — and Russia as an enemy.
A new Reagan Institute poll shows a striking ratio:
Americans view Ukraine as an ally by nearly 4:1.
And they see Russia as an enemy by the same 4:1 margin.👇
A new Reagan Institute poll shows a striking ratio:
Americans view Ukraine as an ally by nearly 4:1.
And they see Russia as an enemy by the same 4:1 margin.👇
While Zelensky insists Ukraine cannot give up its land, Russian drones pound cities and Europe scrambles to turn frozen Russian billions into real support. The battle for Ukraine is now as much about political will as it is about weapons.
TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝 8 December 2025 — Meanwhile in Ukraine
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 AM
While Zelensky insists Ukraine cannot give up its land, Russian drones pound cities and Europe scrambles to turn frozen Russian billions into real support. The battle for Ukraine is now as much about political will as it is about weapons.
Zelensky’s dramatic talks in London over a controversial U.S. peace plan collided with brutal Russian strikes on Okhtyrka, Sumy and Ukraine’s power grid. Europe, America and Kyiv are all being pushed to decide how far they are ready to go for a just peace — and what they are willing to sacrifice.
TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝 8 December 2025 | Meanwhile in Ukraine
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December 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Zelensky’s dramatic talks in London over a controversial U.S. peace plan collided with brutal Russian strikes on Okhtyrka, Sumy and Ukraine’s power grid. Europe, America and Kyiv are all being pushed to decide how far they are ready to go for a just peace — and what they are willing to sacrifice.
“Putin won’t stop.” A foreign soldier in Ukraine says what Europe still refuses to hear.
Ann Catherine Maniette — known as “Anya Tatu”, a Belgian drone operator in Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade — has a message Europe cannot keep ignoring: Putin will not stop, not after a treaty, 👇
Ann Catherine Maniette — known as “Anya Tatu”, a Belgian drone operator in Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade — has a message Europe cannot keep ignoring: Putin will not stop, not after a treaty, 👇
December 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“Putin won’t stop.” A foreign soldier in Ukraine says what Europe still refuses to hear.
Ann Catherine Maniette — known as “Anya Tatu”, a Belgian drone operator in Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade — has a message Europe cannot keep ignoring: Putin will not stop, not after a treaty, 👇
Ann Catherine Maniette — known as “Anya Tatu”, a Belgian drone operator in Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade — has a message Europe cannot keep ignoring: Putin will not stop, not after a treaty, 👇
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A Russian “Kuryer” ground drone just blew up spectacularly on the Sumy axis.
A massive detonation was recorded after a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Kuryer ground drone that was transporting ammunition to frontline positions.👇
A massive detonation was recorded after a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Kuryer ground drone that was transporting ammunition to frontline positions.👇
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A Russian “Kuryer” ground drone just blew up spectacularly on the Sumy axis.
A massive detonation was recorded after a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Kuryer ground drone that was transporting ammunition to frontline positions.👇
A massive detonation was recorded after a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Kuryer ground drone that was transporting ammunition to frontline positions.👇
There is a proposal from partners to exchange part of the temporarily occupied Donetsk region and the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant for territories that the Russians have not yet captured, according to Zelensky.
▪️Exchanging Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered.👇
▪️Exchanging Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered.👇
December 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
There is a proposal from partners to exchange part of the temporarily occupied Donetsk region and the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant for territories that the Russians have not yet captured, according to Zelensky.
▪️Exchanging Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered.👇
▪️Exchanging Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered.👇
"Europe must act now. We should use Russia’s frozen assets to provide a reparations loan that strengthens Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. This is fair, feasible and urgent. Finland is ready to move," - Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland.
December 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"Europe must act now. We should use Russia’s frozen assets to provide a reparations loan that strengthens Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. This is fair, feasible and urgent. Finland is ready to move," - Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland.
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter," - Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter," - Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
Trump now says Zelensky “hasn’t read” the peace plan — but Russia is “fine with it.”
Speaking about his proposed peace deal, Donald Trump claimed he was “a little disappointed” that President Zelensky “hasn’t yet read the proposal,” adding:
“His people love it. Russia is fine with it… 👇
Speaking about his proposed peace deal, Donald Trump claimed he was “a little disappointed” that President Zelensky “hasn’t yet read the proposal,” adding:
“His people love it. Russia is fine with it… 👇
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump now says Zelensky “hasn’t read” the peace plan — but Russia is “fine with it.”
Speaking about his proposed peace deal, Donald Trump claimed he was “a little disappointed” that President Zelensky “hasn’t yet read the proposal,” adding:
“His people love it. Russia is fine with it… 👇
Speaking about his proposed peace deal, Donald Trump claimed he was “a little disappointed” that President Zelensky “hasn’t yet read the proposal,” adding:
“His people love it. Russia is fine with it… 👇
“Talks have hit a dead end,” Zelensky says.
President Zelensky confirmed that negotiations have stalled over the territorial issue.
There is a U.S. position, a Russian position, and Ukraine’s position — and no common view on Donbas.👇
President Zelensky confirmed that negotiations have stalled over the territorial issue.
There is a U.S. position, a Russian position, and Ukraine’s position — and no common view on Donbas.👇
December 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“Talks have hit a dead end,” Zelensky says.
President Zelensky confirmed that negotiations have stalled over the territorial issue.
There is a U.S. position, a Russian position, and Ukraine’s position — and no common view on Donbas.👇
President Zelensky confirmed that negotiations have stalled over the territorial issue.
There is a U.S. position, a Russian position, and Ukraine’s position — and no common view on Donbas.👇
President Zelensky has arrived in London.
Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed in London today by British diplomats and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
He then began a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and France’s Emmanuel Macron👇
Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed in London today by British diplomats and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
He then began a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and France’s Emmanuel Macron👇
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
President Zelensky has arrived in London.
Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed in London today by British diplomats and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
He then began a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and France’s Emmanuel Macron👇
Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed in London today by British diplomats and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
He then began a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and France’s Emmanuel Macron👇
32 Russian divisions. Gone. This year alone.
Russia keeps throwing people and armor into Ukraine — and keeps losing them at a scale no modern army can sustain.
Since January, the Kremlin has burned through the equivalent of 32 full divisions of personnel. That’s not strategy — 👇
Russia keeps throwing people and armor into Ukraine — and keeps losing them at a scale no modern army can sustain.
Since January, the Kremlin has burned through the equivalent of 32 full divisions of personnel. That’s not strategy — 👇
December 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
32 Russian divisions. Gone. This year alone.
Russia keeps throwing people and armor into Ukraine — and keeps losing them at a scale no modern army can sustain.
Since January, the Kremlin has burned through the equivalent of 32 full divisions of personnel. That’s not strategy — 👇
Russia keeps throwing people and armor into Ukraine — and keeps losing them at a scale no modern army can sustain.
Since January, the Kremlin has burned through the equivalent of 32 full divisions of personnel. That’s not strategy — 👇
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Kyiv in blackout tonight.
Russia again struck Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, plunging parts of the capital into darkness.
It does this because its army cannot win on the battlefield — so it turns to terror, trying to freeze cities and force families to flee west and abroad.👇
Russia again struck Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, plunging parts of the capital into darkness.
It does this because its army cannot win on the battlefield — so it turns to terror, trying to freeze cities and force families to flee west and abroad.👇
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Kyiv in blackout tonight.
Russia again struck Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, plunging parts of the capital into darkness.
It does this because its army cannot win on the battlefield — so it turns to terror, trying to freeze cities and force families to flee west and abroad.👇
Russia again struck Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, plunging parts of the capital into darkness.
It does this because its army cannot win on the battlefield — so it turns to terror, trying to freeze cities and force families to flee west and abroad.👇
Best friends forever 💙💛
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Best friends forever 💙💛
Over 1,600 drones, 1,200 guided bombs and nearly 70 missiles in a week: Russia is trying to freeze Ukraine into surrender while hitting dams and power plants. Ukrainian forces answer with drone strikes on Engels and Russian oil, but without firm Western decisions the balance could tip the wrong way
TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝 7 December 2025 — Meanwhile in Ukraine
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December 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Over 1,600 drones, 1,200 guided bombs and nearly 70 missiles in a week: Russia is trying to freeze Ukraine into surrender while hitting dams and power plants. Ukrainian forces answer with drone strikes on Engels and Russian oil, but without firm Western decisions the balance could tip the wrong way
Russia is hammering Ukraine’s dams and energy systems while Ukrainian drones strike back deep inside Russia, from Engels airbase to shadow tankers in the Black Sea. As blackouts spread and talks drag on, Europe must decide whether to stop Putin now or pay a much higher price later.
TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝 7 December 2025 | Meanwhile in Ukraine
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December 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Russia is hammering Ukraine’s dams and energy systems while Ukrainian drones strike back deep inside Russia, from Engels airbase to shadow tankers in the Black Sea. As blackouts spread and talks drag on, Europe must decide whether to stop Putin now or pay a much higher price later.
Russia isn’t just bombing cities — it’s pushing Ukrainians out of their own country.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, citing UN and Eurostat data, Ukrainians are leaving because Russia is intensifying attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Between October 3 and November 14,👇
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, citing UN and Eurostat data, Ukrainians are leaving because Russia is intensifying attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Between October 3 and November 14,👇
December 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Russia isn’t just bombing cities — it’s pushing Ukrainians out of their own country.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, citing UN and Eurostat data, Ukrainians are leaving because Russia is intensifying attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Between October 3 and November 14,👇
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, citing UN and Eurostat data, Ukrainians are leaving because Russia is intensifying attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Between October 3 and November 14,👇
Ukrainian soldiers carry out the toughest job in the world every single day
December 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ukrainian soldiers carry out the toughest job in the world every single day
Most Americans say forcing Ukraine to give up land is unacceptable — new poll.
A new More in Common snap poll shows that a slim majority of Americans (51%) reject any peace deal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory or limit its army — conditions recently floated in a leaked proposal.👇
A new More in Common snap poll shows that a slim majority of Americans (51%) reject any peace deal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory or limit its army — conditions recently floated in a leaked proposal.👇
December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Most Americans say forcing Ukraine to give up land is unacceptable — new poll.
A new More in Common snap poll shows that a slim majority of Americans (51%) reject any peace deal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory or limit its army — conditions recently floated in a leaked proposal.👇
A new More in Common snap poll shows that a slim majority of Americans (51%) reject any peace deal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory or limit its army — conditions recently floated in a leaked proposal.👇
Wishing all of you a safe, peaceful, and calm night.
We hope to see you again tomorrow.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine — for caring, for sharing, for keeping our voice alive.
Your presence here matters more than you know. 💙💛
We hope to see you again tomorrow.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine — for caring, for sharing, for keeping our voice alive.
Your presence here matters more than you know. 💙💛
December 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Wishing all of you a safe, peaceful, and calm night.
We hope to see you again tomorrow.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine — for caring, for sharing, for keeping our voice alive.
Your presence here matters more than you know. 💙💛
We hope to see you again tomorrow.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine — for caring, for sharing, for keeping our voice alive.
Your presence here matters more than you know. 💙💛
Hero 💙💛
📸 Brigade Rubizh
📸 Brigade Rubizh
December 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Hero 💙💛
📸 Brigade Rubizh
📸 Brigade Rubizh
This isn't Hiroshima in 1945.
This isn't Dresden in 1945.
This is Vovchansk, Ukraine — December 2025.
Days before Christmas.
A European town in 2025 looks like cities erased in World War II.
Not because of a natural disaster.
Not because of an accident.👇
This isn't Dresden in 1945.
This is Vovchansk, Ukraine — December 2025.
Days before Christmas.
A European town in 2025 looks like cities erased in World War II.
Not because of a natural disaster.
Not because of an accident.👇
December 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This isn't Hiroshima in 1945.
This isn't Dresden in 1945.
This is Vovchansk, Ukraine — December 2025.
Days before Christmas.
A European town in 2025 looks like cities erased in World War II.
Not because of a natural disaster.
Not because of an accident.👇
This isn't Dresden in 1945.
This is Vovchansk, Ukraine — December 2025.
Days before Christmas.
A European town in 2025 looks like cities erased in World War II.
Not because of a natural disaster.
Not because of an accident.👇
On Ukraine’s Armed Forces Day, Russia hit cities and power grids with 653 drones and 51 missiles – yet Kyiv answered with deep strikes on Russian refineries, cyberattacks on logistics and new back-channel negotiations that could shape any future peace.
TOP NEWS TODAY 🔝 6 December 2025 — Meanwhile in Ukraine
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December 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
On Ukraine’s Armed Forces Day, Russia hit cities and power grids with 653 drones and 51 missiles – yet Kyiv answered with deep strikes on Russian refineries, cyberattacks on logistics and new back-channel negotiations that could shape any future peace.