Czech trade unions are holding their largest strike yet, involving about a million workers and more than 70% of schools. They are protesting against government policies and high spending. Prime Minister Fiala criticizes the approach of the unions, who are open to dialogue without pressure.
In Odesa, three bodies without signs of violent death were found, likely to have died of hypothermia. The victims are unknown, the cause of death will be determined by a forensic medical examination.
The snowy weather in Odesa, which is spreading across Ukraine, is favorable for winter crops, providing much-needed moisture after a severe drought, says Deputy Minister Taras Vysotsky. Almost 3.7 million hectares have been planted with these crops across the country.
About 80 far-right demonstrators clashed with police in Roman-sur-Isere, France, resulting in 20 arrests. The reason for the protest was the murder of a teenager a week ago and the arrests that followed.
Four civilians have been evacuated from Avdiivka today, according to Vitaliy Barabash, head of the city's civil-military administration, and further targeted evacuations are planned.
Polish carriers will extend their blockade at the Shehyni border crossing to 24 hours starting tomorrow, with about 3,500 trucks already queued up at four Polish-Ukrainian border crossings. Ukrainian drivers in Poland have received humanitarian aid in the crisis.
Difficult weather conditions and Russian shelling have left several settlements in the Kherson region without power, and emergency crews are working to restore electricity.
A boy in Russia lost his arm to shrapnel wounds after a coffee grinder his father found on the street exploded when it was turned on. Forensic experts found a fragment similar to an electric detonator in the wreckage of the grinder.
A couple was killed and their two children hospitalized after their car collided with a truck on Kyiv's Boryspil Highway; police are investigating the accident.
Derek Chauvin, convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was stabbed in prison; his health condition is not disclosed for confidentiality reasons.
The Ukrainian Center for Emergency Response on Highways has launched a 24/7 operation due to the expected heavy snow, ice and wind. An orange weather alert has been issued in many regions. In Odesa, snow and ice have restricted traffic for heavy vehicles and all types of transport on some roads.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat confirmed that Western media filming does not reveal sensitive information about Ukrainian air defense.
The Chinese military said it had expelled a US warship that allegedly entered its territorial waters in the South China Sea and accused the US of creating a "security threat. " The U.S. Navy maintains that its actions were legal.
Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said that the Russian-Chinese plan to build an underwater tunnel to Crimea is unviable and cannot be concealed. The project, mentioned in the intercepts reported by The Washington Post, is considered unrealistic in terms of cost and duration.
Last night, it was reported that explosions were heard in Moscow due to a massive drone attack. There is damage as a result.
A new modular bridge over the Teresva River for vehicles weighing up to 3. 5 tons was opened in Zakarpattia, Ukraine, ensuring uninterrupted traffic on the national road H-09.
The President's Office did not believe the dictator's words, but during numerous provocations, when it was claimed that Belarusian soldiers were dressed in military uniforms and still participated in the fighting, the information was not confirmed.
David Arakhamia announced that the Servant of the People party will undergo significant personnel changes as party members are closely monitored and undergo a process of self-purification. There are no mass expulsions at this time to avoid pre-election signals.
The success of the Diia service was the impetus for further digitalization of the state. Several more projects have been launched.
President Zelenskiy announced that a comprehensive mobilization plan will be presented next week after discussing current military issues and conscription.
IDF confirms that 13 hostages are in Israel.
The Red Cross received hostages, including 13 Israelis. Israel also released the first part of the prisoners
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin discussed with a group of friends of Ukraine in Canada the need for a unified response to develop new international legal mechanisms to hold Russia accountable for its actions.
Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers said that Sweden may consider leaving the EU if the centralization of power in Brussels increases.
According to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia uses several dozen missiles per month in the fall months, which is significantly less than in the summer. Therefore, we can conclude that the occupiers are accumulating unused weapons.
Kyiv exposes illegal "detective agency" that spied on Ukrainians and sold information from state databases; one of the suspects is served with a notice of suspicion.
In the Lviv region, an ambulance hit two pedestrians, injuring them and the passenger of the ambulance, and the police opened a criminal case.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Russia's actions in the Black Sea, including attacks on merchant ships, pose a threat to global security. He called for further coalition support, including training for F-16 pilots.
Ukraine intends to increase drone production capacity next year due to increased funding and simplified procedures for importing raw materials.
russia attacked Nikopol district three times in one day with artillery and a drone, but there were no casualties or damage, said Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovs'k regional council.
