The Austrian textbook's chapter on Ukraine contains stereotypes and Russian propaganda that imply prejudice, such as poverty, alcohol problems, and a "little brother" relationship with Russia. This creates a distorted view of Ukrainian statehood and independence.
The Vatican allows priests to bless same-sex couples without implying the Church's approval of their union to avoid similarities in marriage ceremonies.
Kyiv compensated over UAH 110,000 for about 18,500 forced transfers on the first day due to repairs between Demiivska and Lybidska metro stations.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant discussed strategies against Hamas and regional threats from Iran. They focused on protecting civilians and countering regional aggression.
Ukraine is seeking to terminate its investment protection agreement with Belarus, citing the country's support for Russian aggression and violations of international law.
Employees of a Kyiv driving school have been caught installing "secret pedals" in cars and taking exams for bribes, allowing students to pass them easily. The charges include fraud and receiving undue advantage by officials.
The European Commission will allocate more than €65 million to Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania to support Ukrainian refugees to ease pressure on their refugee reception capacity. The funds will be used for housing, language and vocational training, and access to services.
russian security forces in Melitopol are wiretapping and conducting searches with the help of physiognomists to detect deception or hidden feelings among residents, intensifying repression in the occupied territories.
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against social network X to investigate potential violations of the Digital Services Act, focusing on the illegal distribution of content and manipulation of information.
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, refused to discuss plans for a counteroffensive in 2024.
Hamas leaders secretly met in Turkey to discuss strategies against Israel, including actions in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as a potential hostage exchange deal.
Russia has enough drones to carry out daily attacks on Ukraine, with a recent emphasis on the use of missiles, including air-launched and Iskander M-type missiles, says Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is launching a project with the first 500 educational environment officers from among current police officers to enhance child safety, including special training and equipping schools with metal detectors.
Natalia Gumenyuk expressed concern that Russia could use its new kamikaze drone, Oduvanchik, to attack civilian vessels.
More than 1,000 Russians in Latvia face deportation for failing to fulfill the conditions necessary to extend their stay in the country. The head of the Latvian Migration Service, Maira Roze, noted that many of them are still trying to obtain a residence permit.
Ukrainian troops are holding defensive positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, no enemy breakthroughs have been recorded, reports ATO spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk. The enemy continues shelling and pressure on the right bank, trying to storm it and facing internal disagreements.
Russia has increased its military presence in Belarus, deploying 1,840 troops with armored vehicles, artillery and air defense systems near the Ukrainian border, ISW reports.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, says Russia currently has no plans for military action against Ukraine in 2025, citing limited resources as a deterrent. Putin insists that Russia's war will continue until Ukraine is denazified and becomes neutral.
Next year, SAP plans to invest almost EUR 2 million in the localization of its products in Ukraine. In particular, SAP ERP solution for medium-sized businesses GROW with SAP has recently been launched. Ukrainian companies will be able to receive free software and cloud services support from SAP until the end of the first quarter of 2024. According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the total amount of assistance for 2023-2024 will be more than EUR 65 million.
Finland is conducting a preliminary investigation into Jan Petrovsky, leader of the Russian neo-Nazi group Rusich, on charges of war crimes committed in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian MP Serhiy Batryn left a suicide note before detonating grenades at a village council meeting in Zakarpattia, injuring 26 people.
According to Brigitte Brink, Ukraine has achieved significant successes, such as the displacement of the Black Sea Fleet or the creation of a humanitarian corridor.
In Kharkiv region, a 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after an unknown explosive device detonated in his hands. Local official Oleh Syniehubov reminded of the risks associated with staying in mined areas.
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine and the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine have prepared guidelines for the development of local programs to ensure the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that Prince Harry was the victim of a phone hack by Mirror Group Newspapers and awarded him about $178,000 in compensation.
The Ukrainian Navy ship Lutsk, captured by the occupiers in 2014, is being dismantled for scrap in Inkerman (Sevastopol).
Ukrainian rapper and soldier Oleksandr Yarmak said that he was robbed on a train, lost his backpack with a laptop and camera, and called on Ukrzaliznytsia to fight theft on its flights.
The Ukrainian government has approved a strategy to build a strong civil society by promoting the development of Ukrainian national and civic identity, as reported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Recently, during a live broadcast, Putin once again spoke about the Kremlin's vision of Ukraine's history and made comments that the media in Bulgaria took as a hint of possible territorial claims.
Pope Francis calls for an international agreement on the regulation of AI, emphasizing its ethical issues and potential risks, including disinformation and threats to peace.
