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Inventive activity in Russia reached a 20-year low after the start of the war - CPD

The number of patents in Russia has decreased by almost a quarter since the beginning of the war, reaching its lowest level in 20 years. Most state "innovative" projects are borrowed or adapted technologies, not genuine innovations.

Technologies • 03:53 AM • 90 views
"This is a clear signal from Europe to Putin" - Merz on EU loan to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed details of the agreement between EU leaders on providing financial assistance to Ukraine for 2026–2027.

Economy • 03:30 AM • 358 views
Peace talks: it became known whom Putin will send to Miami

Negotiations between the US and Russia on a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine are planned in Miami, where the Russian side will be represented by Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting will take place after consultations in Berlin, where security guarantees for Kyiv and possible territorial concessions were discussed.

Politics • 03:02 AM • 642 views
EU allocates 90 billion euros in aid to Ukraine for 2026-2027 - Head of the European Council

The countries of the European Union have agreed to provide Ukraine with 90 billion euros in aid for 2026-2027. This was stated by the President of the European Council, António Costa.

Economy • 02:37 AM • 1814 views
TikTok signed an agreement to sell its US division to US investors

Chinese company ByteDance has entered into an agreement to transfer its US division to the joint venture TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, will receive 45% of the shares of the new structure, which will be responsible for protecting user data in the US and content moderation.

News of the World • 02:20 AM • 930 views
FSB informants received long sentences for setting up "video traps" near airfields in western Ukraine

Two FSB informants, exposed in Khmelnytskyi region in April 2024, have been sentenced to 12 and 10 years in prison. They installed hidden mini-cameras near operational airfields of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in western Ukraine to track combat aircraft.

Crimes and emergencies • 01:55 AM • 1956 views
US removed companies that supplied equipment for Russia's military-industrial complex from the sanctions list

The United States of America has removed several companies from the sanctions list that previously supplied sanctioned equipment to Russia, including for its military-industrial complex. Among them are Cypriot Veles International Limited, Finnish Hi-Tech Koneisto, as well as Dubai and Turkish companies.

Politics • 01:15 AM • 1614 views
Occupation administration ignores epidemic outbreak in Alchevsk schools - CNS

In temporarily occupied Alchevsk, schools are not introducing quarantine despite the widespread outbreak of streptoderma among students. Parents are forced to attend classes, despite the risk of infection.

Health • 12:57 AM • 3084 views
Trump signed US defense budget with aid to Ukraine - White House

US President Donald Trump signed the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026 with a record budget of $901 billion. The document plans to allocate $800 million to Ukraine - $400 million for each of the next two years under the Security Assistance Initiative, which provides for the purchase of American weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Economy • 12:22 AM • 6546 views
Occupiers advanced in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions - DeepStatePhoto

Russian troops advanced in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to DeepState. The enemy has made gains near Dronivka, Nykonorivka, Pankivka, and in Huliaipole.

War in Ukraine • 12:04 AM • 1906 views
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on human rights in temporarily occupied territories of UkrainePhoto

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol. 79 countries voted for the document, 16 were against, and 73 abstained.

Politics • 11:49 PM • 1564 views
The International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced the launch of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund

The U. S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has fully launched the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will begin reviewing projects in 2026. The fund will focus on critical minerals, energy, transportation, logistics, and technology, attracting private capital.

Finance • 11:33 PM • 8830 views
Russia attacked Odesa: one person injured, critical infrastructure facility damagedPhoto

As a result of the Russian attack on Odesa, a critical infrastructure facility and residential buildings were damaged, and part of the district was left without utility services. One person was injured and taken to a medical facility.

War in Ukraine • 11:19 PM • 1444 views
Trump plans to sign US defense budget with aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump will sign into law on December 18 the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026, which regulates military pay raises and measures to respond to geopolitical threats, and also provides for the allocation of $800 million to Ukraine for the purchase of American weapons.

Economy • 10:55 PM • 4182 views
10-year-old Ukrainian girl becomes youngest victim of terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebration in Sydney

The youngest victim of the Sydney shooting during the Hanukkah celebration was 10-year-old Matilda from a Ukrainian family. The girl died in the attack, which killed a total of 15 people.

Crimes and emergencies • 10:41 PM • 2424 views
EU leaders failed to agree on using Russian assets to finance Ukraine

European Union leaders have not reached an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Discussions on providing a loan will continue on December 19 at the summit in Brussels.

Economy • 10:09 PM • 10099 views
The European Union will adopt a law on refugee reception centers in third countries

The European Union has agreed on a new law that allows migrant applications to be processed outside the EU and simplifies deportations. This expands the list of "safe third countries" and limits the possibilities of obtaining asylum in the European Union.

Politics • December 18, 09:44 PM • 1920 views
Almost 7,000 hearing aids for children and adults will be distributed to the regions during December-January

A new batch of 6,995 hearing aids has arrived in Ukraine for children and adults. The equipment is being prepared for free distribution to the regions during December-January.

Health • December 18, 09:24 PM • 2106 views
Swiss national who fought for Ukraine sentenced in his homeland

A 49-year-old Swiss national who fought as a sniper on the side of Ukraine has been sentenced to 18 months in prison with a four-year probationary period. Swiss citizens are prohibited from serving in foreign armies.

News of the World • December 18, 08:58 PM • 3130 views
Tech Giants Back Trump: Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia Join "Mission Genesis"

Leading AI developers, including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, have entered into an agreement with the US government to participate in "Mission Genesis. " The Trump administration's project integrates AI into scientific research, energy, and manufacturing to strengthen the country's technological leadership.

News of the World • December 18, 08:51 PM • 2610 views
Hubble Telescope unravels the mystery of a "missing planet" near the star Fomalhaut

Hubble helped NASA scientists understand where the planet, observed for years near the star Fomalhaut, disappeared to.

News of the World • December 18, 08:39 PM • 2736 views
One person killed, five wounded: consequences of Russian attack on Kharkiv region

On the evening of December 18, a Russian UAV struck the Kharkiv region. As a result of the attack, there is one fatality and several wounded.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:28 PM • 2854 views
183 combat engagements in 24 hours: Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions remain the hottest

The General Staff released its evening report as of 10:00 PM on December 18, 2025, recording 183 combat engagements. The Russian army carried out 49 airstrikes, 2409 kamikaze drone attacks, and 3104 shellings.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:21 PM • 2302 views
I hope Ukraine acts quickly, because Russia is there - Trump on a peace dealVideo

Trump expressed hope that Ukraine would quickly conclude a peace agreement, as Russia is on the ground. He also noted that 82% of Ukrainians demand a peace agreement and called on Zelenskyy to be realistic about the elections.

Politics • December 18, 08:14 PM • 2540 views
Transparency in the Epstein case: Democrats released 70 more secret photos of the financierPhoto

The US has published 70 new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's personal archive, including pictures with Bill Gates. This is part of a large array of data, comprising about 95,000 photographs, transferred to the Committee.

News of the World • December 18, 08:09 PM • 2732 views
Briton who fought for Ukraine sentenced to 13 years in prison in Russia

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office announced that British citizen Aiden William Davies has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for "mercenary activities. " He fought in Ukraine against Russia, having signed a contract with the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:55 PM • 3600 views
Trump administration initiates federal ban on medical care for transgender children

In the US, a package of regulatory measures has been introduced aimed at stopping the provision of gender-affirming medical care to minors.

Health • December 18, 07:50 PM • 2836 views
Rocket Lab launched a new type of UFO-like satellites into space for the US militaryVideo

Rocket Lab launched an Electron rocket with four DiskSat satellites for the US Space Force from Wallops Island. These satellites are a new type of spacecraft developed by Aerospace Corporation, measuring 102 by 2.5 centimeters.

News of the World • December 18, 07:41 PM • 2428 views
Train hits young man in Kyiv region: law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances

At the railway station in the city of Vyshneve, a Fastiv-Kyiv train hit a 17-year-old boy who jumped from the platform onto the tracks. The young man died from his injuries, and the police have launched an investigation.

Society • December 18, 07:24 PM • 2374 views
Ukrainian self-propelled artillery systems "Bohdana" will receive a super-powerful Mercedes-Benz Zetros chassis

In 2026, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 200 "Bohdana" self-propelled artillery systems based on German Mercedes-Benz Zetros chassis. 750 million euros have been allocated for the implementation of the program from Germany's support package of 1.2 billion euros.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:19 PM • 3364 views