Ecuadorian forces detained 329 gang members and killed 5 during the armed riots; 61 weapons were seized. No hostages were killed during the riots in the prison.
Firefighters fight large fires in a polymer workshop in Obukhovo and an industrial building in Moscow, no one was injured.
Mykhailo Podoliak emphasizes the problem of psychological preparation of Ukrainians for mobilization, contrasting it with the simpler thinking of Russians.
A Russian missile strike on a Kharkiv hotel wounds 11 people; one of them is in serious condition. Emergency services respond to the attack.
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first two of fourteen F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia, despite delays due to a shortage of electronic components.
Chris Christie drops out of the US presidential race as an anti-Trump Republican, facing pressure and growing support from Haley.
Russia has failed to achieve its strategic goals in Ukraine by failing to capture key regions and constantly extending deadlines, says Vadym Skibitsky, a Ukrainian intelligence official.
Russia protests Moldova's actions, citing media harassment, discrimination at entry, and anti-Russian rhetoric; some officials are banned from entering Russia.
As of December 25, 2023, 1907 Ukrainian cultural sites were damaged as a result of Russian aggression, most of them in Donetsk and Kharkiv.
Slovakia refused to sign a statement condemning North Korea's missile sales to Russia, citing insufficient evidence.
MP Mariana Bezuhla leaves the Servant of the People faction, citing the betrayal of her fellow party members, but continues to support the president.
A fire in a Kharkiv hotel caused by Russian rocket fire is extinguished, 8 people are evacuated, and 10 are injured.
The Italian parliament supported the extension of military and financial assistance to Ukraine until 2024 amid Russian aggression.
Deputy Secretary Hicks emphasized Ukraine's effective use of space capabilities in warfare, which helps to defend itself against a stronger enemy.
A Russian missile strike on a Kharkiv hotel injures 10 people, including foreigners; prosecutors investigate the attack from Belgorod, which used an S-300 missile.
The head of the department, Lloyd Austin, keeps in touch with his subordinates and monitors the activities of the US Armed Forces through closed communication channels, the US Department of Defense said.
Russian missiles hit a hotel in Kharkiv, injuring 10 people, including Turkish journalists.
Zelenskyy met with the Ukrainian community in Lithuania and thanked them and the First Lady of Lithuania for their support during the war. He awarded the First Lady and promised that Ukrainians would return after the victory.
Nine people were injured in a Russian strike on a civilian facility in Kharkiv, which started a fire and destroyed the building.
Ukroboronprom cooperates with four Lithuanian defense companies in the field of innovations in military equipment, which was supported by the President of Ukraine during his visit.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the British Ambassador to discuss cooperation in the nuclear sphere, ousting Russia from nuclear fuel markets, and UK support for Ukraine's energy sector.
Ukraine and Lithuania have agreed to cooperate on military-technical projects, focusing on areas such as drones, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity.
Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak outlined the process of adopting the law on mobilization, which includes the government's revision and the first reading on Friday. This scheme is not final and has a strict time frame.
Oleg Kiper discussed with UNDP a new project called "Air Transfer" aimed at simplifying travel to Chisinau airport, improving border crossing and reducing traffic.
Oleg Kiper discussed with EUAM how to strengthen the resilience and development of Odesa under shelling, focusing on communication and administrative networks. The international meetings also focused on supporting the post-war reconstruction of Odesa and regional security.
There are indications that Danylo Hetmantsev may control the tax service of Ukraine, which raises concerns about the National Revenue Strategy, over which he has influence.
Kyrylo Kernes, the son of the former mayor of Kharkiv, could be used by pro-Russian figures Muraiev and Azarov Jr. to gain influence in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the General Staff have already equipped 43 UAV strike companies.
30% of the places were provided free of charge to military children from the communities where the Foundation operates.
Schools in Odesa Oblast are resuming full-time education following the coordinated work of utilities, power engineers and all services involved in overcoming the effects of severe weather conditions.
