$20 billion loan from the U.S. and a critical situation near Pokrovsk: key highlights from December 10.

The U.S. Provides Ukraine with $20 Billion Loan

The United States has announced a loan of $20 billion to Ukraine, sourced from frozen Russian assets. This contribution is part of a $50 billion loan package that the G7 will provide to Ukraine.

Military Officials Report a Critical Situation Near Pokrovsk

In the Pokrovsk area, a critical situation has developed, as reported by Battalion Commander Sergei Filimonov of the 108th Separate Mechanized Battalion "Da Vinci Wolves" and journalist Yuri Butusov. Both attributed the issue to higher command.

According to Filimonov, the command "sets unrealistic tasks for the units", while the generals "do not understand the capabilities of the units and are not aware of the situation on the front lines."

152nd Brigade Fighters Describe Humiliation and Beating by Chief of Staff

Soldiers from the 152nd Separate Mountain Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that their Chief of Staff, Igor Zakharov, humiliated subordinate soldiers and even beat one of them. As a result, several military personnel transferred to other units. Meanwhile, law enforcement has opened a case against the Chief of Staff, but no charges have been announced yet.

Russians Strike Zaporizhzhia and Zolotopol

Occupants opened fire on the center of Zolotopol in the Kharkiv region. A total of 11 people were injured.

Additionally, the Russians hit the center of Zaporizhzhia. Four fatalities have been reported, and one person was resuscitated by medical staff. Moreover, 20 individuals were wounded, with most of the hospitalized in critical condition.

Banks Sign Memorandum to Tighten Card Transfer Restrictions

Major banks in Ukraine have signed a memorandum to reduce limits on card transfers, similar to those previously imposed by the National Bank.

The NBU denied that they threatened bankers who did not sign this memorandum, although some bankers had expressed different views the day before.

Analysts Claim Russians Have Entered Sumy Region; Authorities and Military Deny

Analysts from the DeepState project assert that recently, Russians managed to enter Ukrainian territory near the village of Alexandria in the Sumy region. However, border guards did not record the entry of Russian troops in that area.

Tusk Speaks of Possibility for Peace Talks This Winter

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that peace negotiations regarding Russia's war against Ukraine may begin this winter. He also announced a series of discussions that will focus "primarily on the situation along Poland's eastern border" after Warsaw begins its presidency in the European Council on January 1.