Alla Kiosak
Volkswagen is preparing to launch a new compact electric car, the ID. Polo, which will compete with the Renault 5 E-Tech, with an expected price of around 25,000 euros. The production car, positioned as an urban electric hatchback, is expected to go on sale in the spring of next year.
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the formation of Earth-like planets, where cosmic rays from supernovae, rather than a direct explosion, enriched the early Solar System with radioactive elements. This mechanism allows the necessary elements to form at a safe distance for the protoplanetary disk.
A video showing Donald Trump making strange hand movements and slowly descending the airplane stairs has garnered attention online. This has sparked new discussions about the health of the 79-year-old former US president.
In the French city of Puteaux, a man and a woman died after their car drove into the Seine River. The prosecutor's office is investigating the circumstances of the tragedy that occurred overnight.
A drone, approximately two meters wide and equipped with a parachute, was found in a forest near the Romanian commune of Lerești. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of its appearance and origin.
Senior Police Lieutenant Iryna Baida and her husband died in their home in Izium as a result of enemy shelling. The deceased patrol police officer is survived by her 15-year-old son.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands fair punishment for those responsible for xenophobic acts against Ukrainians in Poland. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine raised this issue during negotiations with his Polish counterpart.
France agreed to the Kremlin's proposal regarding Putin's readiness to talk with Macron. The Élysée Palace announced that the conditions for possible negotiations would be determined in the coming days.
At least 16 documents, including photos of Donald Trump, have disappeared from the files of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, released by the US Department of Justice. Democrats reported the removal of a document with two photos of Trump, which journalists confirmed.
New cases of leprosy have been detected in Croatia and Romania, with Croatia's being an "imported case" in a worker from Nepal, and Romania's involving two confirmed and two suspected cases among massage parlor employees. Medical professionals assure that the disease is highly treatable with antibiotics, and there is no risk of widespread transmission.
Queues of hundreds of cars have formed at the border with Poland, especially at the Krakovets and Shehyni checkpoints. Over the past day, almost 67,000 people crossed the border in Lviv region, with entry into Ukraine prevailing.
The 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade of the Air Assault Forces published a video of battles in Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian soldiers repelled a massive attack by Russian FPV drones. Despite almost 20 attack UAVs in two minutes, there were no casualties among personnel.
International passenger and cargo carriers can cross the border with Moldova and Romania through checkpoints in Odesa region. Access is via the M-15 highway ("Odesa – Reni"), but due to the limited capacity of the road, additional time should be factored in.
Over the past day, seven civilians were injured in shelling in the de-occupied territories of Kherson region. Russian troops used artillery, mortars, MLRS, and drones, damaging houses, transport, and infrastructure.
The average budget for celebrating New Year 2026 in Russia is about 14,000 rubles, which is almost half of what Russians planned to spend on celebrating 2025. This is due to rising inflation and increasing food prices, which leads to savings and reduced spending on celebrations.
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubynets called for legislative regulation of forced evacuation, especially of children, from dangerous territories. He emphasized the risks of civilians remaining in the combat zone.
Yesterday, Russia massively attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Odesa region. Transport, port, and industrial infrastructure facilities were targeted, resulting in fires and property damage.
33-year-old engineer Mihaela Benthaus became the first person with a disability to make a suborbital flight with Blue Origin. The flight lasted 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 65 miles to the Kármán line.
The Danish postal service PostNord will deliver its last paper letter on December 30, ending more than 400 years of history due to a sharp decline in demand. The company will cut 1,500 jobs and remove mailboxes, focusing on parcels.
Ukrainian forces advanced in the central part of Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, as confirmed by geolocated video footage from December 20. Russian forces intensified activity in Sumy Oblast but did not achieve confirmed progress.
In the Rivne region, the enemy attacked a civilian infrastructure object, which resulted in its damage. One employee sustained minor injuries and received medical assistance on the spot.
At least nine people have died and ten others were injured in a mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg. South African police are searching for about 12 suspects who opened fire on patrons.
Ukraine and the US conducted the first official tests of Ukrainian drones during the visit of the American delegation. Ukraine offers the United States a strategic partnership in the field of unmanned systems.
The Government of Ukraine has approved negotiating positions for Clusters 4 and 5, which allows the country to start negotiations with the European Union on all six Clusters. This decision is based on the reports of the European Commission and reflects Ukraine's consistent fulfillment of its obligations on the path to EU membership.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that the joint work of Ukraine and Poland on historical issues deprives Russia of the opportunity to use them for disinformation. He emphasized that all formal and administrative issues will be resolved by the Ukrainian side.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's independence is a key security factor for all of Europe, including Poland. He emphasized that without Ukraine's independence, Moscow will inevitably move further into Europe, particularly to Poland.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to share with Poland experience in drone defense and cooperate on maritime security issues. The Ukrainian side is ready to provide consultations on repelling all types of drones, as well as to maintain a security dialogue, taking into account threats from Belarus.
Ukrzaliznytsia has expanded the number of children's carriages on routes to the Carpathians, adding two more to train No. 95/96 Kyiv – Yasinya. These carriages have a unique compartment design dedicated to various places in Ukraine and are equipped with everything necessary for comfortable travel with children.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has launched the first artificial intelligence-based service for forensic examinations. It simplifies document preparation, helps choose the type of examination, and formulate questions.
Commander of NATO's Allied Maritime Command, Mike Utley, stated that the Alliance has an advantage over Russia but is not ready for prolonged hostilities. Member countries have recognized the problem and plan to invest in increasing resilience.