Antonina Tumanova
Russia has resumed the project of transferring water resources of the Ob River to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This is a modernized version of the Soviet plan to "divert Siberian rivers," which was abandoned due to environmental risks.
Trump lashed out at traditional US allies for failing to control migration and end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
US President Donald Trump stated that Russia is in a more advantageous position in negotiations with Ukraine. He also criticized European leaders for their inaction in ending the war.
Donald Trump called on Ukraine to hold elections, stating that the country has not had elections for a long time and the current situation is not a democracy. He also expressed doubt about the actions of European leaders to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo. They discussed the Vatican's efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and Ukraine's diplomatic work with the United States.
Prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against a 35-year-old former TV presenter of sanctioned channels. Already during Russia's full-scale invasion, he disseminated videos justifying the actions of the aggressor state through his own YouTube channel.
Japan has downgraded its tsunami warning to an advisory after a 7. 6 magnitude earthquake, although the country remains at risk. After the first powerful earthquake, three more, weaker tremors occurred.
The MP's assistant, exposed for inciting to offer a bribe for the application of NSDC sanctions, was chosen a preventive measure in the form of a bail of UAH 1. 514 million. He was also assigned a number of procedural obligations, including a ban on leaving Kyiv without permission.
The President of the European Commission also emphasized that "Europe's defense is our responsibility," summarizing plans to increase defense spending and production.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the proximity of the second phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza, but key issues have yet to be resolved. Hamas is ready to consider freezing or storing weapons, and the search for a deceased Israeli hostage has been resumed.
Louvre employees have voted to strike over working conditions, increased ticket prices for non-EU members, and safety concerns following a brazen theft of royal jewels in October. Unions stated that the museum is in crisis due to a lack of resources and deteriorating working conditions.
Morgan Stanley downgraded Tesla's stock rating to "hold" due to the company's "full valuation," despite its pursuit of development in robotics and artificial intelligence. Analysts expect volatile trading and potential downgrades, forecasting a decline in electric vehicle sales in North America.
A blogger from Chernivtsi was sentenced to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She voiced the coordinates and published a video, despite warnings from the military.
More than 7,000 digital officers will appear in Ukraine's Security and Defense Forces, who will work in all commands and branches of service, starting from the battalion level. This will accelerate the digitalization of the army and more effectively implement digital products in the military.
In Ukraine, power outage schedules will be applied on December 9. The restrictions will affect all regions and will last for the entire day.
In November 2025, 123 tankers departed from Russian ports, which is 17 fewer than in October. Russian oil exports decreased to 14 million tons, which is 2 million tons less compared to the previous month.
A new strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK in a person who had traveled to Asia. This strain is a mixture of two main types of the virus, and its significance is currently being assessed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published photos from a meeting with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany. He thanked them for their support, emphasizing that ensuring security is a joint effort.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko appealed to ministers and officials to conduct an independent audit of the diagnoses of all children and conditions in children's institutions. In case of violations, the prosecutor's office promises to act quickly and harshly.
The wife of the commander of the Third Army Corps, Andriy Biletskyi, journalist Tetiana Danylenko, spoke about the changes in their family's life due to the full-scale war. Instead of foreign trips, they spend their vacations in frontline cities, where Biletskyi inspects new facilities for his units.
Russian special services plan to organize protest actions in Odesa, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv. Their goal is to destabilize the situation and put pressure on the Ukrainian leadership.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko is initiating a full inspection of all orphanages in the country and announcing personnel decisions. This happened after his visit to the "City of Goodness" shelter and familiarization with cases of child abuse.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United Kingdom. He will meet with the British Prime Minister, the leaders of France and Germany, and then fly to Belgium.
In Kyiv, a 51-year-old man invited a 16-year-old girl home, plied her with alcohol, and raped her. The perpetrator was detained and faces up to twelve years in prison.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that participants in peace initiative negotiations, mediated by the US, differ in opinions regarding the territorial issue. He emphasized that an agreement on the Ukrainian Donbas, including the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, has not yet been reached.
The Dutch government has pledged an additional 700 million euros to Ukraine from the remaining funds in the budgets of the Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs. This amount is less than the parliament's request, but most parties supported the proposal.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery on December 6, 2025, hitting a low-temperature isomerization unit. Fire damage was also inflicted on the Alchevsk Metallurgical Combine, which produces shell casings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he plans to visit London on Monday. The head of state also expects a report from the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, regarding negotiations in the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded servicemen in one of Kyiv's medical facilities, thanking them for their service and presenting state awards. The Head of State also honored medics for their work in saving the lives of defenders.
Roksolana Pyrtko, CEO of Roksolana shopping mall and Spartak shopping and entertainment center, states that MENA countries are setting the standards for retail spaces for the next decade. She notes that shopping malls in MENA are full-fledged urban hubs with leisure, education, sports, and developed gastronomy, and are also technologically ahead of Europe.