So what's special about 21 December? Well it's the solstice so days get longer from today.
It's also the day Pres Zelenskyy went abroad for the first time in the war.
And, the day #Ukraine's tally of tanks destroyed reached 3,000 (tomorrow a bigger landmark!)
I don't often retweet my own stuff, but this came through late last night and likely got a bit lost in the news around #Ukraine's President's trip abroad.
This morning President #Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to #USA
My information is that he has actually already arrived on US soil, but understandably his itinerary was kept secret. Ze likely flew from Rammstein military base in Germany Tuesday afternoon.
Nice scoop from @CNN as @willripleyCNN became the first western reporter to set foot on legendary #SnakeIsland (Ostriv Zmiinii) since the start of the war.
Excellent video report from the scene of the famous "Russian Warship Go F*** Yourself" moment.
Ukrainskyi Pravda has discovered that among Wagner troops attacking the country now are men handed back to #Russia after being detained in Belarus in 2020.
#Ukraine launched a sting operation but Lukashenka later released the mercenaries.
Pity the poor people of #Belarus, some of whom continue to think they're independent
Following #Putin's visit to Minsk, one region 'jumped the gun' with official websites announcing the reunification of the nations! #Tyumen's leaders soon deleted the page but it's archived
For those interested in seeing Zelenskyy's historic visit to the Washington DC live, #Ukraine's President will meet Biden on the famous White House lawn at 7pm UK, 8pm CET, 9pm EET, with a press conference 2.5 hours later.
Despite #Ukraine officials saying there is no sign of a build up of Russians at its northern border, more tanks and armed equipment heads south.
This convoy of over 30 #Russia tanks, fuel trucks etc. was filmed in #Mohilev (Mogilev) in Belarus heading south.
Hero of the day in #Ukraine?
How about this teacher in Kyiv.
No heat, no light, no internet at home? No problem.
Wrap up warm and head outside the nearest supermarket to catch the free WiFi to continue education of your students!
#FortressBakhmut has started trending in #Ukraine after yesterday's use of the term by Zelenskyy during his visit to the frontline yesterday.
#BakhmutHolds! The International Legion reporting a moment of calm in the town centre.
With #Russia's planes in the air, a large scale air raid warning was issued half an hour ago.
President Zelenskyy has driven into the White House ahead of the official meeting with Joe Biden on the Lawn with the world's media and TV cameras gathered.
Whatever you're doing right now, spare a thought for this middle-aged couple. There are thousands like them all over #Ukraine, homes, lives shattered by #Russia
#Zelenskyy may stop off in London on his way back from Washington...
Watch this space!
Extraordinary - #Russia is so desperate it may be about to steal from its own people to fund the war.
Don't think this is a fake.
The head of 🇷🇺 Central Bank, Elvira Nabiullina, is considering "mandatory conversion of bank deposits of individuals into defence loan bonds."
These are #Zelenskyy's opening words on Capitol Hill before his speech to congress.
Love the "bye bye" at the end!
The former head of #Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has been injured in #Donetsk.
Dmitry Rogozin (left in photo) was celebrating his 59th birthday today when the hotel he was in with other military, was hit.
He's said to have suffered shrapnel wounds to his head, leg and bum.
Among explosions in #Donetsk. #Ukraine's General Staff says it has hit more of Russia's ammunition dumps in #Kadiivka.
In addition, the target of the explosions in #Kakhovka last night proved to be the airfield, used by the military.
New info: so-called 'Prime Minister' of puppet #Donetsk Republic, was also in the hotel. Officials say 3 missiles hit the hotel minutes after Vitaly Khotsenko's arrival.
A Russian MP, Aleksei Zhuravlev was also there.
One person has died in the strike.
Wow! Thanks Morgan B...💙💛
They just bought me a coffee and a cake for my efforts here bringing you all the news concerning #Ukraine and the war waged on the country by Russia.
I've been chasing this story for a long time.
Not confirmed by Ukraine's Defence Ministry, but I believe Wagner was driven out of the central area of #Bakhmut where they were encroaching. However they've been pushed back only max 500m, fighting continues
The war in Europe continues. This is Day 1445 of Russia's attempt to erase Ukraine from the map & destroy its language and culture.
The genocide continues as I type, with a massive missile attack underway.
For all the news as it happens, keep checking back. This is THE daily🧵
Yesterday started with a supposed assassination attempt on another very senior Russian soldier.
A load of other great stories too, including the start of the overnight attack on Ukraine's remaining energy facilities. Catch up on what you missed here:
Saturday 27 December 2025 is Day 1403 of Russia's war of choice.
The day began with missile attacks on Ukraine shortly after midnight and the terrorism continued with drone strikes, may into residential areas, with Kyiv bearing the brunt of the damage.
Here's THE daily thread
Here's the link to yesterday's thread, which started with Russian murders, missiles on streets in Kharkiv and ended with the missile attack on Kyiv.
But there were also 'direct sanctions' taken by Ukraine on war criminals and military targets:
News is still coming in from Kyiv especially after the awful bombardment. Mayor of the city, @Vitaliy_Klychko has just issued an update saying 28 people have been injured, with 13 hospitalised
Although the city's had the air raid warning lifted, it's still affecting Kyiv region
Christmas Eve is another milestone as we mark the latest 100 days of war
Yes, it's Day 1400 of Ukraine's fight for its existence.
Coming up:
Zelenskyy accepts peace plan but are we really nearer peace?
A twist in Moscow's 2nd car bomb in 24 hours.
And all the news yet to happen
A very late start today - I apologise but it's Christmas time with things to do, places to go and also my body demanding enough sleep to survive!
So we start as usual with the throwback to yesterday for you to catch up, which included car bomb #2..
The seemingly random attack on police officers in Moscow last night, may have been a Ukraine targeted attack.
Two "traffic officers" died overnight on the same street where a Lt Gen was eliminated the day before.
Now it's reported the dead were in Ukraine and tortured civilians
This is the start of Tuesday's daily thread, with all the important news from, and relevant to, Ukraine in one handy place.
It's Day 1385 and I've still never missed a day of fact checking, analysing and reporting every aspect of the defence against Russia's illegal war.
Yesterday a lot of talking behind the scenes, but politicians were broadly tight-lipped on progress.
Russia did make more small gains on the frontline, but we also found a cat with burned whiskers + how Russian pilots' head-tennis went disastrously wrong
Pres Zelenskyy's whirlwind tour continues, arriving in Rome this morning to meet the Pope at Castle Gandolfo.
At Villa Barberini, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed by the vice-regent of the papal household, Augustinian Father Edward Daniang Daleng.