On December 27, Ukraine witnessed several significant events. The key story was a corruption scandal involving members of parliament. According to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, MPs systematically received bribes for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. An organized criminal group was uncovered, with further details to be released later.
At the same time, Kyiv and the surrounding region suffered a large-scale Russian attack: over 12 hours, Russia launched nearly 500 drones and more than 40 missiles. Authorities reported fatalities and dozens injured in Kyiv and the region. The attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure, causing major heating and power outages.
In response, Poland scrambled combat aircraft and temporarily closed the airports in Rzeszów and Lublin. Polish air defense and radar systems were put on high alert to protect the country's airspace near the Ukrainian border.
International attention focused on peace talks: US President Donald Trump expressed readiness to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both Trump and Zelensky are preparing for these important talks, which aim to finalize terms of a peace agreement. Kyiv’s plan covers security guarantees, the status of occupied territories, and decision-making mechanisms.
On the battlefield, more than 250 engagements took place; Russian forces intensified attacks in several directions, but Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled them.
Belarus received a new batch of Russian Su-30SM2 fighter jets, bolstering its military potential. The delivery is part of an intergovernmental agreement with Russia.
In other news, Lithuania officially exited the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines and may now produce or procure them for defense, a first within the EU.
Stay tuned for further updates.
