Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Egypt, are ready to negotiate a ceasefire and release of hostages, but have unresolved issues regarding the terms of implementation.
Zelenskiy calls on the G7 countries to lead the process of seizing and using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, as discussed during recent talks with the US and other partners.
The NACP has temporarily suspended Raiffeisen Bank International's status as a sponsor of international war to hold bilateral talks with the European Commission amid Austria's insistence on removing the bank from Ukraine's blacklist.
U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine Oksana Markarova said that the U.S. budget has almost exhausted funds to support Ukraine, and only $1 billion remains for new weapons. Kyiv continues to seek further assistance from Congress.
The massive underground network is 50 meters deep in some places and wide enough for vehicles.
Armed assailants killed 16 people and wounded dozens at a Christmas party in a San Jose del Carmen fazenda in Guanajuato, a region plagued by cartel violence.
Russian special forces and the military are increasing their presence to search for guerrillas, using new radar groups and combing settlements in the temporarily occupied Kherson region.
Aleksandar Vucic's Alliance is leading in the Serbian parliamentary elections with 46. 6% of the vote and 129 seats, while Serbia Against Violence has 23% and 63 seats.
Ukraine has tested its AQ 400 Scythe kamikaze drone, which is a competitor to Iran's Shahed and boasts a range of 750-950 km and a starting price of $15,000. It carries a 32 kg explosive payload, which can be increased to 70 kg due to the range.
Legion "Freedom of Russia" reported that its units conducted a successful operation in the Belgorod region of Russia, completed their tasks and returned to Ukraine; they challenged Russian troops and confirmed their Russian volunteer identity.
The Russian shelling of the center of Krasnopillia village in Sumy region resulted in the death of one civilian and damage to vehicles and houses. The region was shelled repeatedly, with a total of 61 explosions recorded.
Zelensky thanked the GUR, SBU, Air Force, and foreign intelligence for their significant efforts, without disclosing details but noting that their actions were "powerful. " The Ukrainian president also emphasized Ukraine's determination and the importance of demonstrating to the world its ability to defend and win.
The SBU opened a criminal investigation after finding a non-functional listening device in a place allegedly used by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi. The device had no means of storing or transmitting information.
A court in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region has arrested MP Serhiy Batryn without bail on charges of terrorism after he detonated grenades at a local council meeting, injuring 23 people.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Europe has 5-8 years to strengthen its military capabilities amid a potential reduction in the US presence and growing threats from Russia.
The Russian army attacked the Kherson region 96 times in one day, hitting residential areas, schools, and infrastructure without causing any casualties.
One person was killed and three were wounded as a result of shelling in Donetsk region by Russian troops, said Igor Moroz, head of the Donetsk regional military-civilian administration. To date, 1791 people have been killed and 4380 wounded in the war in Donetsk region.
Rescuers in Odesa region spent more than 4 hours eliminating the consequences of a nighttime shelling that destroyed 3 houses and a sports warehouse and killed one person.
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops engaged in 89 combat engagements and struck 21 enemy targets, destroying personnel, weapons and equipment.
One person was killed in Odesa region when a drone shot down by Ukrainian air defense crashed into a house, causing a large fire. Ukrainian forces shot down 16 drones overnight, and the incident caused additional damage to nearby properties.
According to the latest data from the General Staff of Ukraine, since February 24, 2022, Russia has lost approximately 346,070 troops and 5,739 tanks during the invasion of Ukraine.
A Polish politician was detained after threatening to blow up the Sejm (parliament) and publicly praising a recent crime; he was charged but claims his account was hacked.
The US nuclear-powered submarine USS Missouri arrives in Busan, South Korea, to strengthen defense cooperation amid North Korea's possible missile test.
The Ukrainian Air Force repelled the attack, destroying an X-59 missile and 20 Shahid drones, and preventing an Iskander-K cruise missile from reaching the target.
Australia will expand Operation Kudu in 2024, increasing its training support to Ukrainian troops with a focus on leadership and combat skills. More than 30,000 Ukrainians have been trained with international assistance, including Australian instructors.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 33 Ukrainian drones over Lipetsk, Rostov, and Volgograd, without reporting any casualties.
Medicines, equipment for orthopedic surgery, as well as anesthesia materials and drugs were brought to the medical facility.
A newly created copper rooster containing Christian relics was installed on the spire of Notre Dame, marking progress toward the opening of the cathedral, which will take place in less than a year.
A young man has been arrested in Ottawa on terrorism charges, including conspiracy against Jews and distribution of explosives-related materials. The suspect's identity was not disclosed due to his age.
Aircraft crashes near Lake Parishan in Kazerun district, no casualties reported.
