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Ukraine’s EU accession timeline can be politically shortened – Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka
Taras Kachka clarified that 2027 could be a theoretical and exceptionally record-breaking possible date
Russia kills eight civilians, injures 25 in ballistic missile strike on Odesa port (updated)
The work of operational and emergency services is complicated due to the ongoing air raid alert
Russian attacks kill at least two civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine on December 15
Russian attacks killed at least two civilians and injured dozens across several Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsл Oblasts on 15 December 2025, according to Vladyslav Haivanenko, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, and Oleh Hryhorov, Head of the Sumy Oblast Military Administration and the National Police. More than 10 people were injured in the Kherson and Donetsk regions.
75% of Ukrainians reject Russian ‘peace plan’ requiring troop withdrawal from Donbas — poll
The Russian plan remains categorically unacceptable – 75% of Ukrainians consider it completely unacceptable (the same number as in September 2025). Only 17% of Ukrainians are ready for the Russian version of peace (the same number as before),
What the EU Shadow Report is and how independent experts assessed Ukraine’s progress over the past year
In this article, ZMINA highlight main findings of civil society on Ukraine’s progress toward EU accession over the past year, particularly in the areas of justice and fundamental rights
Ranking illegitimate “judges” in Crimea who illegally force the local population to serve in the Russian army
This ZMINA article examines the most active illegitimate judges who ensure "successful" conscription campaigns for the Russian armed forces in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Coalition of Ukrainian organizations, including ZMINA, publishes shadow report on EU accession
The report includes more than 500 recommendations, ranging from legislative changes to institutional reforms. These are designed to help public authorities address current challenges, secure sustainable results, and, together with international partners, set clear reform priorities
EU allocates first 10 million euros toward Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for crime of aggression
The tribunal will be set up within the framework of the Council of Europe. The Crimea of Aggression refers to the decision to use armed force against another state, in violation of the UN Charter
EU commitments boost anti-corruption agencies’ independence, but gaps remain — NABU and SAPO
Ukraine continues to fulfill its obligations regarding the strengthening of the independence of its anti-corruption institutions, a key part of the European integration process. While the heads of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) believe new measures strengthen their institutional capacity, they noted that certain gaps still remain
Russian attack overnight kills, wounds civilians including child; some Districts of Ukraine’s capital left without power (updated)
Killed and wounded civilians and damaged infrastructure were reported across the city of Kyiv and the Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, and Poltava regions following Russian shelling on the night of October 10, 2025. The strikes caused power cuts across several of these regions
Ukraine, EU prosecutors sign cooperation deal to prevent misuse of aid funds
The document was signed following a meeting between SAPO Head Oleksandr Klymenko and European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi
Overnight Russian attacks hit railway in Poltava, energy site in Sumy, civilians in Kherson; two killed, five injured (updated)
Civilians were killed and wounded, and material damage was reported in the Sumy, Poltava, and Kherson regions following Russian shelling on the night of October 7, 2025
Russia’s attacks extend beyond Ukraine and threaten all of Europe — PACE resolution
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a new resolution on Russian aggression. According to the document, Russia's attacks go beyond Ukraine and threaten all of Europe, and the Ukrainian state has the sovereign right to membership in any international organizations, including NATO
Ukraine completes EU accession screening process (updated)
Ukraine and the European Union have completed the screening of Ukrainian legislation as part of EU accession negotiations, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated, who arrived in Ukraine for a three-day visit "to reaffirm the EU's support for Ukraine's European path and to mark the completion of the screening process for EU accession"
Kyiv is preparing to launch the “Pulse of Accession” system to track Ukraine’s progress toward the EU
According to formal procedure, these roadmaps had to be approved after consensus was reached among EU member states, and Ukraine was officially invited to submit them
Three quarters of Ukrainians support Ukraine’s accession to the European Union
The highest levels of support for European integration are demonstrated by residents of Kyiv, as well as western and northern regions. At the same time, most citizens are generally aware of both the advantages and the disadvantages of Ukraine’s accession process
No peace decisions without Ukraine’s participation – MFA of Ukraine
The MFA said negotiations would only make sense after Ukraine and Russia reach a ceasefire
Europe cannot be sidelined in Ukraine peace process – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy also said his government coordinates with European leaders "on our talks and meetings to align all positions, and also on the work each of us is doing with other leaders to defend Europe's positions."
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We cannot allow war to become humanity’s everyday reality again
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a classic neo-colonial war for the enslavement of an entire people
Ukraine invites nations across Africa, South America, and Asia to join a global justice alliance
“Sharper than physical pain – the feeling of helplessness”: speech of the imprisoned journalist
