Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, after a two-day visit to the United States, arrived in Norway, where the Nordic summit is taking place.
In parallel with this, Russia carried out massive shelling of Kyiv, Odessa and shelled Kherson with artillery during the day.
About these and other main events on December 13 in Ukraine and the world — read the digest on Facts ICTV.
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Zelensky in Norway
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky arrived on an unannounced visit to Norway to take part in the Nordic summit in Oslo.
The summit is attended by leaders of countries such as Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Sweden.
The head of the Ukrainian state said that issues of strengthening defense, political and economic cooperation will be discussed with all of them.
The President also plans bilateral negotiations with the summit participants. He will meet with King Harald V of Norway, visit the Norwegian Parliament and communicate with Norwegian politicians and entrepreneurs.
Night attack on Kyiv
At 03:00 on the night of December 13, the Russians attacked the capital of Ukraine with ten ballistic missiles.
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All 10 targets were shot down by anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force, but missile debris fell on the territory of four districts of the capital.
During the night attack, 53 people were injured, including six children. 34 people — cut wounds to the body, eight more — acute reaction to stress.
Explosions in Odessa
On the evening of December 13, powerful explosions occurred in Odessa. Before this, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the threat of an attack by enemy strike drones.
At first, the Ukrainian military recorded the movement of a UAV from the Black Sea in the direction of the Odessa region.
And subsequently the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces warned that the Shahed group was moving in the direction of Odessa.
Support from Norway and Denmark
During President Vladimir Zelensky's visit to Norway for the Nordic summit, Norwegian and Danish leaders announced assistance to Ukraine in countering full-scale Russian aggression.
Norway
Until the end of 2023, Norway will provide Ukraine with an additional aid package worth $800 million, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
— Today Norway announces clear additional support for Ukraine. I want to share this information with you. The government must pay nurses, doctors, teachers and other workers, so we have the opportunity to help with $1 billion for 2023, which ends — he said.
Stere noted that Norway is increasing “financial and humanitarian support by about $800 million this year”.
— We also want to announce that we will support the Ukrainian people in 2024 from the very first months. Direct economic support for these critical services so that there are no delays in the delivery of aid to Ukrainians, — emphasized the Norwegian Prime Minister.
According to him, we are also talking about strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure, thanks to the supply of additional air defense systems.
Denmark
In turn, in Denmark, head of government Mette Frederiksen announced a new aid package to Ukraine worth €1 billion.
Aid will include tanks, drones and ammunition to meet Ukraine's immediate needs.
— Now is not the time to get tired of the war that brave Ukrainian soldiers wage every day… there is no doubt that we will support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes, — Frederiksen stated.
European Parliament for negotiations with Ukraine on accession to the EU
The European Parliament called on the participants of the EU summit to approve the decision to begin negotiations with Ukraine on accession to the EU, and also condemned the statements of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban about Ukraine’s membership.
MEPs called on the participants of the summit on December 14-15 to decide on the start of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, as well as with Bosnia and Herzegovina — subject to the implementation of certain reform steps. Parliamentarians also called for granting candidate status to Georgia.
Parliamentarians also condemned the statements of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban about the start of negotiations on accession to the EU with Ukraine, as well as about changing the country’s policy towards Kosovo.
— Mr Orbán's statements are hampering the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary's presidency of the Council in July 2024, — says the press release.
Scholz called for increased aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls on other countries not to reduce their support for Ukraine and help in the fight against full-scale Russian aggression. He said this during a speech in the Bundestag.
— Putin is determined to bring Ukraine to its knees through military means. The Russian president is betting that international support for Ukraine will wane. The danger cannot be ruled out that this calculation may work, — states Scholz.
Germany, in turn, will donate armored vehicles, ammunition and winter protective clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as electricity generators to eliminate problem areas in the energy system.
Slovakia will not block Ukraine’s negotiations on joining the EU
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico called Ukraine “not ready” to the start of negotiations on joining the European Union, but promised that Bratislava would not block this decision during the summit on December 14.
— We will not interfere with the decision of the European Council to begin negotiations with Ukraine. This is a political decision, it has nothing to do with reality. Ukraine is absolutely not ready to start negotiations, — stated Fico.
Kyivstar restored connection
Kyivstar subscribers reported the restoration of mobile communications more than a day after a large-scale hacker attack.
According to social network users, the restoration of mobile communications began to be recorded around 17:00 on the afternoon of December 13.
Kyivstar started turning on voice communications from 18:00. The company hopes to restore other services within 24 hours.
