The President of Ukraine met with employees of the energy sector and presented them with state awards. Ukraine will receive new air defense systems from partners to protect its energy infrastructure.
Apple TV+ is starting work on the drama series Bananas starring Oscar Isaac and Ana de Armas. The actors will also serve as executive producers of the project, the plot of which is being kept secret.
The SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has opened a criminal investigation into a large-scale cyberattack on Ukraine's state registers. According to preliminary data, the attack was carried out by hacker groups associated with the Russian Federation.
The Minister of Justice has reported a massive cyberattack on Ukraine's state registries, which had been in the works for months. The attack suspended the registries' operation and may take up to two weeks to restore.
Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna said that the leakage of data from state registers after the Russian cyberattack has not yet been confirmed. An investigation is underway, and restoration of the systems may take up to two weeks.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna assured that all data in the registers of the Ministry of Justice was saved and can be restored. Restoring access to critical systems may take up to two weeks.
The Ministry of Justice has suspended the work of state registries due to a large-scale cyberattack by Russia. Registration of civil status acts continues in paper format, and the restoration of the systems may take up to two weeks.
The President of Ukraine stated the need for security guarantees for the return of citizens. At a meeting with NATO Secretary General, they discussed strengthening air defense and support for Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine said that the army lacks weapons, not people. Zelensky recalled the understaffed brigades and emphasized the importance of technological equipment for the army.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to discuss the details of the Russian-Ukrainian war with Donald Trump. The President of Ukraine counts on Trump's understanding and support in ending the war.
Putin proposed to conduct an “experiment” with an Oreshnik missile against Ukrainian air defense in Kyiv. Zelenskyy called the proposal inadequate and called the Russian dictator a “scumbag".
The President of Ukraine addressed the European Council on the situation in Georgia. Zelenskyy said that the Russian-controlled Georgian government refuses to cooperate with the EU and works in favor of Putin.
The President of Ukraine spoke at a meeting of the European Council, where he supported France's initiative to send a military contingent. Zelenskyy called on other partners to join these efforts to end the war.
The President of Ukraine presented a seven-point plan for peace to the European Council. The plan includes joining NATO, EU membership, strengthening sanctions and using frozen Russian assets.
In Kryvyi Rih, the police and the TCC detained a man who evaded military registration and resisted physically. The incident was caught on video, which caused a stir on social media.
Two Chinese astronauts spent 9 hours in outer space during a mission to the Tiangong station, surpassing the previous US record. They installed protective equipment and carried out technical work on the outside of the station.
A shooting took place in the center of Sukhumi near the building of the parliament of the unrecognized republic, killing MP Vakhtang Golandzia. Another deputy, Kan Kvartsiya, was wounded in the arm.
Recipes for 4 main dishes for the Christmas table. Detailed instructions for making kutia, dumplings with potatoes and mushrooms, uvarnish, and a festive Christmas wreath salad.
Russian troops shelled the village of Tsyrkuny near Kharkiv with multiple rocket launchers, damaging 8 civilian houses. As a result of the attack, 4 women were injured and hospitalized.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of unity between the US and the EU to achieve peace. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this issue with the US president after his inauguration.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa reiterated the EU's full support for Ukraine. The European Council will discuss Ukraine and its future membership in the EU.
Drivers make up the largest category of men crossing the border into Ukraine. Of the 55,000 refusals to cross the border, a significant portion are drivers who could not confirm the purpose of their trip.
A photo from Google Street View of a man loading a white bag into a trunk became a key clue in a missing person case. Spanish police arrested two suspects and found human remains.
Singer Britney Spears has shared a video of herself dancing to her own song from the album Blackout at a Mexican resort in a swimsuit.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called on Ukraine to respond to the proposal for a “Christmas truce. ” The OP responded that “no one needs a race against Putin” and emphasized the need for real peace.
Australia has provided $880 million in military aid to Ukraine, making it the largest donor outside of NATO. The country also provided funds for the EBRD credit line and the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine.
Salome Zurabishvili appealed to the European Parliament to put pressure on the Georgian government to hold new elections. She claimed repression of peaceful protesters and stolen voting results.
The IEA predicts a historic high in coal use in 2024, despite climate warnings. China remains the largest consumer, using 4.9 billion tons of coal.
The Russian occupation authorities issue warrants for the apartments of Mariupol residents who left the city because of the war. Housing whose owners do not show up on time with documents is transferred as “compensation” to other residents.
The first newborn penguins appeared at the Akademik Vernadsky station. There are already about a dozen penguin chicks near the geospace research laboratory.
