Nearly half of U. S. voters (48%) believe that the U.S. provides too much aid to Ukraine, and a University of Michigan poll emphasized that economic concerns influence their stance on foreign aid.
At least twelve people have been killed in a gold mine collapse in southeastern Venezuela, caused by a landslide in a hazardous mine with limited supervision.
The Union of Road Carriers of Slovakia (UNAS) will block truck traffic at the Vysne Nemecke-Uzhhorod border crossing starting from December 11, 2023, without affecting private vehicles. The action is part of the ongoing protests related to truck entry permits to the EU.
Ukrainian swimmer Mykhailo Romanchuk has won two medals at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Romania. He added bronze in the 800-meter freestyle to his previous victory in the 1500 meters.
French President Macron reaffirmed to Zelenskyy his support for Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, praising Ukraine's legislative efforts on minority rights, judicial reform, and anti-corruption measures.
Two trains collided at low speed in northeastern Italy, leaving 17 people slightly injured; the accident caused significant disruption to traffic on the Bologna-Rimini line.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Argentina's newly elected President Javier Millet in Buenos Aires to discuss the shared value of freedom.
US President Biden has invited Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House on December 12 to reaffirm US support for Ukraine's conflict with Russia. They will discuss Ukraine's needs and current US assistance.
Explosions were heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region; residents were advised to seek safety and refrain from spreading information on the Internet. Information on damage or casualties is being clarified.
The NACP has provided open access to the Unified State Register of Declarations of Ukraine, with the exception of exceptions related to martial law.
Russian troops attacked the border of Sumy region in Ukraine 8 times on December 10, causing 52 explosions in five settlements.
Ukrzaliznytsia will distribute the Peace Light of Bethlehem at 24 Ukrainian railway stations in less than 24 hours, allowing citizens to receive a symbolic fire for their homes on December 11.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy begins a working visit to the United States to meet with President Biden, focusing on defense cooperation and international support against Russian aggression.
Viktor Orbán's allies are planning a secret meeting with U. S. Republicans to end military support for Ukraine, The Guardian reports, citing a diplomatic source.
Zelenskyy and von der Leyen agreed on their positions ahead of a European Council meeting to discuss Ukraine's accession to the EU and a €50 billion aid package. Zelenskyy expressed confidence in the unity of Europe and the support of von der Leyen.
Explosions were heard in Odesa region. Air alert was declared in Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Odesa and Kherson regions.
A large number of Hamas militants surrendered to the Israeli military, revealing the difficult situation they were in and severing ties with their leadership.
Overnight, Russian troops fired 78 times at 20 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, damaging one building and a car, with no casualties reported.
Russian troops shelled four settlements in Sumy region using various types of ammunition, resulting in 14 explosions overnight, reports the Sumy Regional Military Administration.
The losses of the Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have already reached about 338,820 people, 5636 tanks and hundreds of pieces of military equipment, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported, UNN reports.
Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.
On December 9, Russian troops shelled the coast and waters of Ochakiv and the village of Kutsurub, causing no casualties.
As a result of Russian shelling in Kherson region, one person was killed and four were injured, and 264 shells were fired at civilian objects, including an educational institution, during 71 attacks.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol with heavy artillery at night, damaging the company's premises and vehicles, but no casualties were reported.
A French frigate has destroyed two drones flying from Yemen over the Red Sea, the French General Staff reports.
A Chinese Long March-2D rocket successfully launched the Yaogan-39 remote sensing satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Hezbollah promises to intensify attacks on U. S. bases in the Middle East, with the U.S. warning of retaliation. The group has claimed responsibility for 11 attacks on US forces.
A clash in Mexico City between armed criminals and city residents over a payment dispute resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including 8 suspected criminals.
Venezuelan President Maduro and Guyana's President Ali are set to discuss their territorial dispute on December 14. The dialogues are taking place against the backdrop of rising tensions over the resource-rich Esekibo region.
Austria tops the EU's "quality of life" index with a score of 7. 9/10, while Bulgaria has the lowest score of 5.6, while the EU average is 7.1. Life satisfaction is also influenced by factors other than income, such as education and family.
