diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 9304582312..42d2b96302 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+Changes in [1.12.6](https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.12.6) (2025-12-03)
+====================================================================================================
+This release fixes a bug where 1:1 calling was incorrectly not available if no Element Call focus was set.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Add option to pick call options for voice calls. ([#31413](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/pull/31413)).
+
+
+
 Changes in [1.12.5](https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.12.5) (2025-12-02)
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 ## ✨ Features
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 022056af1e..b48c4e2f92 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
     "productName": "Element",
     "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
     "exports": "./lib/electron-main.js",
-    "version": "1.12.5",
+    "version": "1.12.6",
     "description": "Element: the future of secure communication",
     "author": {
         "name": "Element",