Julia Shramko
Over the last day, 144 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove sector - 37 attacks. The enemy carried out 50 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.
Brent and WTI crude oil fell by 0. 9% due to weak demand in China and a 4.6% decline in refining. The IEA predicts an excess of supply over demand by 2025, despite the OPEC+ cuts.
Donald Trump said that his administration will focus on Russia's war against Ukraine. He promised to work hard to end the conflict and the loss of life.
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Meta for monopolizing the social media market. The judge rejected Meta's motion to dismiss the case, accusing the company of suppressing competition through the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.
The German Ministry of Economy has ordered Deutsche Energy Terminal to stop supplying Russian LNG. The decision was made after the announcement of planned gas supplies from Russia to the Brunsbüttel terminal.
The global cryptocurrency market set a new record of $3. 2 trillion after the US presidential election. Bitcoin has reached $93,480, and other cryptocurrencies are also showing growth.
Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high after OMV warned of a possible supply disruption from Russia. The Austrian company received 230 million euros in arbitration against Gazprom and plans to deduct them from its accounts.
European leaders call on the Biden administration to provide more weapons and strengthen sanctions against Russia before the end of the presidential term. The EU is preparing for a possible reduction in support for Ukraine under Trump.
German Chancellor Scholz defends his position on not sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. His main opponent Merz is leading in the polls and supports the provision of Taurus to Kyiv.
Democrat Tim Kaine said that additional funding for Ukraine is likely to be approved before the change of government. House Republicans may block the initiative because of Trump's position.
At his meeting with Trump at the White House, Biden emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for US security. Sullivan said that the president would continue to defend this position both privately and publicly.
Polish President Duda says he will hand over MiG-29s to Ukraine only after NATO guarantees the safety of Poland's skies. The country expects the deployment of NATO aircraft to protect its airspace.
Polish President Andrzej Duda plans to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the region with Donald Trump. Duda is confident that Trump will not allow Ukraine to be destroyed because of the huge American investments in its defense.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces StratCom reported that the information about the occupation of Illinka and the presence of Russian troops in Kupyansk is not true. Both settlements remain under the control of the Defense Forces.
Future US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Trump's plans to end the war through negotiations. Waltz had previously supported aid to Ukraine, but later voted against funding.
Rukh defender Oleksiy Sych received his debut call-up to the Ukrainian national team. Dynamo's Oleksandr Tymchyk left the team's camp before the matches against Georgia and Albania in the League of Nations.
Ukraine's power system remains balanced, importing 3039 MWh of electricity from 5 countries. The water level in ZNPP's cooling pond is 14.13 meters, which is sufficient for the plant's operation.
Naftogaz Group produced over 12. 3 bcm of gas in ten months of 2024, up 6% year-on-year. The company also launched a new well with a daily production rate of 110 thousand cubic meters of gas.
The EU foreign policy chief spoke out against a diplomatic solution that would marginalize Ukraine and the EU. Borrell emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine even if the US position changes.
The Biden administration plans to appeal to Congress for new aid to Ukraine for 2025. Sullivan reiterated his intention to use all the allocated funds by the end of the presidential term.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 59 Shahed drones and unidentified UAVs from the Kursk area. Air defense forces shot down 21 drones over four regions.
The draft State Budget 2025 envisages the restoration of the State Fund for Regional Development with funding of UAH 1 billion. The funds are to be distributed through participatory budgeting in large cities.
Over the last day, 161 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 100 air strikes and fired over 4,840 times.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
People magazine named 45-year-old actor John Krasinski the Sexiest Man Alive in 2024. The A Quiet Place star spoke about the reaction of his wife Emily Blunt to this title.
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $91,000 despite rising inflation in the United States. Over the past day, the price has risen by 6.6%, and analysts predict further growth to $100,000.
Over 50% of all combat engagements took place in the Kurakhove and Pokrovske sectors over the last day. The most intense fighting continues in the areas of Antonivka and Novoselidivka.
The 61-year-old woman who damaged the graves of soldiers "Da Vinci", "Juice" and Petrychenko may be forcibly hospitalized. According to the conclusions of the examination, the suspect has mental disorders and was not aware of her actions.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister held talks with the US Secretary of State in Brussels. They discussed further military assistance, post-election coordination, and strengthening Ukraine's air shield.
The Halytskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the detention of the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion for another 60 days. The man, who was detained in Dnipro, will be held without bail until January 12, 2025.