Antonina Tumanova
US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at the Elysee Palace to meet with Emmanuel Macron. Later, the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meetings with world leaders will take place.
The rebels broke through the defenses and entered the suburbs of Homs, advancing 30 km from Damascus. In a week, they captured several major cities, including Aleppo, Hama and Deir ez-Zor.
Until the end of December 7, heavy fog with visibility of 200-500 meters is forecast in Kiev. Drivers and pedestrians are given recommendations for safe movement in conditions of limited visibility.
American billionaire Elon Musk is expected at Le Bourget Airport to attend the opening of the restored Notre Dame. Earlier, Donald Trump had already arrived in Paris to participate in a diplomatic meeting of world leaders.
Acting mayor of Chernihiv Alexander Lomako submitted a letter of resignation from the post of Secretary of the city council. The reason for the resignation was a conflict with the heads of military administrations.
There were 91 clashes at the front, the greatest enemy activity in the Limansky, Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Vremovsky directions. The invaders carried out the most attacks in the Kurakhovsky direction - 19 military clashes.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Negammer during a meeting with Zelensky in Paris confirmed Vienna's readiness to host peace talks. The parties discussed the intensification of joint efforts to achieve a just peace.
The proposal to impeach President Yoon Seok-yeon failed due to the lack of a quorum in the National Assembly. Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered outside the parliament building, demanding the resignation of the president.
A 24-year-old Toyota driver in a state of alcoholic intoxication hit a woman to death at a pedestrian crossing and fled the scene of the accident. Law enforcement officers detained the culprit and his 19-year-old passenger, both were drunk.
As a result of a Russian airstrike on Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed, including two children. 26 people were injured, and identification of victims continues.
The vote on the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yeon did not take place in the South Korean parliament due to an insufficient number of deputies. 200 votes were required to make a decision, but only 195 legislators were present.
The Georgian Interior Ministry reported 28 detainees in connection with riots at protest actions in Tbilisi. Among those detained are actor Andro Chichinadze and comedian Onis Tskadadze, about 450 people were detained in just 9 days of actions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris to participate in the opening of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. A meeting with Macron is planned, and an unplanned meeting with Trump is also possible.
Donald Trump joined 40 world leaders at the opening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral after a five-year renovation. The restoration of the historical monument cost 700 million euros and was completed earlier than expected.
The European Commission has warned Georgia about the possible suspension of the visa-free regime due to non-compliance with the conditions. The country needs to repeal restrictive laws and harmonize its visa policy with the EU.
On Patriarch Mstislav Skrypnyk Street, a water main with a diameter of 300 mm broke. 4 houses were left without water supply, traffic is restricted, and an emergency team is working on the site.
Asma Assad and her three children went to Russia while the Syrian President himself remains in the country. The rebels have captured large areas and are approaching Homs, where thousands of people are being evacuated.
In one of the settlements of the Kiev region, the wreckage of downed drones damaged 8 private houses, 2 trucks and utility rooms. There were no casualties among the population.
The American Film Academy has included three Ukrainian films in the list of contenders for the 2025 Oscar. The middle ones are "La Paliciada", "porcelain war"and" peaceful people".
As a result of the Fab-250 airstrike on a residential area of Zaporozhye, 10 people were killed. Among the 25 injured are three children, the youngest of whom is only 4 months old.
As a result of the enemy strike on Zaporozhye, 12 people are in hospitals, including three children. 5 high-rise buildings, 8 private houses and other infrastructure facilities were damaged.
The second batch of F-16s from Denmark has arrived in Ukraine. Aircraft from the first batch are already actively being used to shoot down Russian missiles and protect infrastructure.
In the Moscow clubs "sisters" and Bizarre, security forces conducted raids, during which visitors were laid on the floor. Law enforcement officers were looking for "representatives of non-traditional orientation" as part of the fight against "LGBT propaganda".
In the Avangardovsky community of the Odessa region, the body of an unknown woman with signs of violent death was found on the roadway. The police launched an investigation under the article "premeditated murder".
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the shooting down of four Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Astrakhan and Voronezh regions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine did not comment on this information.
The Georgian Interior Ministry detained 48 people during the dispersal of a protest rally in Tbilisi, including a journalist and a politician. The Ombudsman stated that there are no legal grounds for interfering in a peaceful rally.
Ukrainian military naval drones attacked Russian targets near the occupied Crimea. Enemy surveillance systems on captured gas platforms were destroyed.
Yoon Sok Yule announced the lifting of martial law at the next cabinet meeting. The decision was made after a vote by the parliament, where the opposition Democratic Party has a majority.
The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier. The Prime Minister may become the record holder for the shortest term in office in the modern history of the country.
Artur Yemelyanov was taken into custody until January 30, 2025 without the right to bail. He is suspected of taking bribes for making "necessary" court decisions and participating in a criminal organization.