It became known what violations of the Supreme Court judges the prosecutor complained about in the case of ex-MP - FSB agent Shepelev.
In the Kherson region, Russian aggression resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries in 24 hours, with a total of 125 attacks and 597 shells fired from various types of weapons.
The Norwegian ship Strinda was hit by a missile near Yemen in the Red Sea, causing a fire, but no one was injured or killed; all 22 members of the Indian crew are safe.
Ukrainian troops destroyed an enemy Shahid UAV in Synelnykivka district, and there were no casualties during Russian artillery shelling in Nikopol district.
Kyivstar subscribers have faced a large-scale outage of communications and the Internet, and the company's official website is also down. The company has not yet commented on the situation.
Ukrainian troops conducted 2 air strikes on Russian troop concentrations, and missile units hit 3 enemy positions and 2 depots, and conducted 89 combat engagements over the day.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announces the massive surrender of Hamas militants in Gaza, emphasizing that Israeli troops have captured more than 500 terrorists over the past month.
Ukrainian air defense systems shot down 9 out of 15 Russian Shahid drones and 2 X-59 missiles launched from the territory of occupied Crimea at night.
A 16-meter-long carcass of a fin whale with no apparent cause of death was found on a San Diego beach; researchers are analyzing tissue samples to determine the cause.
Australia plans to reduce annual immigrant intake to 250,000 by 2025 and tighten visa rules for students and low-skilled workers amid housing and infrastructure shortages.
Russian air defense shoots down an air target over Bessonovka in Belgorod; there were no casualties or damage, reports regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Siemens and Volkswagen have asked the German government to compensate for investment losses in Russia caused by sanctions and the withdrawal of foreign companies.
According to the National Resistance Center, Crimea is facing a significant fuel shortage due to logistical problems and high costs, which primarily affects the civilian population as stocks are dwindling.
Republican Senator J. D. Vance suggested that Ukraine might have to cede territory to Russia for peace, which drew criticism and underscored his previous indifference to Ukraine's fate.
A 26-year-old Spanish volunteer named Pau was killed in Ukraine, and the Spanish Foreign Ministry provided assistance to his family and repatriated his body. He had joined other volunteers to fight for Ukraine after undergoing military training.
President Zelenskyy met with heads of US defense companies to discuss support and cooperation, expressing gratitude for the assistance in Ukraine's defense and proposing the establishment of a European defense hub in Ukraine.
A six-story building in the Bronx, New York, has partially collapsed, forcing the evacuation of people with no immediate reports of injuries or deaths as rescuers clear the rubble.
The European Commission plans to transfer 15 billion euros from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as financial aid, subject to unanimous approval by EU member states.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with World Bank President Banga in the United States to discuss support and economic recovery for Ukraine in the wake of the war. They discussed financial sustainability, strategies for a cashless economy, and the use of frozen Russian assets to benefit Ukraine.
The U. S. House of Representatives passed a bill to ban imports of Russian enriched uranium, which will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, depending on the terms of the supply. The Senate will vote next.
Donald Tusk will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Poland on December 13, after the Polish Sejm elected him on December 11.
President Zelenskyy met with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, thanking her for her support in the face of Russian aggression and discussing Ukraine's strong economic performance. The IMF forecasts GDP growth of 4.5% and approved a $15.6 billion financing program, with a recent tranche for Ukraine of $900 million.
In the evening of December 11, Polish protesters resumed blocking the road near the Dorohusk checkpoint, led by the leader of the Confederation party, Rafał Miekler. Police arrived with batons and shields, but no clashes occurred.
Ukraine's Energy Minister called on the international community to put pressure on Russia to hand over control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for the sake of global security, and discussed energy partnerships with Turkey, including cooperation in gas storage and pipeline construction.
In 2023, Ukrainians consumed more poultry and beef than in the previous year, while pork consumption declined slightly; poultry and beef production increased, leading to a reduction in meat imports.
President Zelenskyy meets with US Secretary of Defense Austin and General Brown to discuss security challenges and defense cooperation. The visit also includes a meeting with President Biden and a speech to US senators.
Truck traffic on the Hungarian border with Ukraine continues unimpeded, and the demonstration shows support for Poland and Slovakia instead of a blockade.
Sweden allocates 1. 4 billion Swedish kronor to Ukraine to support civilian infrastructure and the energy system in winter. The funds will go to reconstruction, grain export, and the construction of shelters.
Ukraine's Air Force has reported the launch of kamikaze drones in the direction of Odesa region and urges residents to heed warnings of air raids. Air defense is working, as confirmed by a regional official.
The All-Ukrainian Bakers Association supports the new procurement strategy of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which provides for direct involvement of domestic producers in tenders for food supplies to the army, eliminating intermediaries.
