The Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-24M bomber and conducted numerous strikes on enemy targets, conducting 97 combat engagements over the day.
NPP with a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor is located in the eastern province of Shandong.
China has launched an experimental satellite to test Internet technologies using a Smart Dragon-3 rocket, which has successfully reached its target orbit.
The G7 leaders will hold an online summit on December 6, initially joined by Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to discuss global issues.
The UK will provide nearly £36. 75 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine over the winter, focusing on the most vulnerable, as part of its £127 million pledge for 2023-2024.
The U. S. Senate introduced a $111 billion bill to support Ukraine - more than $15 billion - aid to Israel - $10.6 billion - and funding for border security. The bill faces partisan challenges over immigration and border provisions.
A Ukrainian parliamentary committee is considering options for demobilizing mobilized servicemen after a certain period of service, as well as discussing ways to allow conscripts to retire or switch to contract service during martial law.
Netanyahu demanded a global condemnation of the rapes committed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack on Israel. He criticized the silence of human rights organizations in this regard.
The United States imposed sanctions on eight Belarusians and 11 Belarusian companies, including the head of the Belarusian Red Cross, for anti-democratic actions and human rights violations.
The United States and Sweden have signed a defense cooperation agreement to strengthen their security partnership and transatlantic security, which will be in effect both before and after Sweden's potential accession to NATO.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba expressed optimism after talks with US Secretary of State Blinken about getting aid from the US Congress before Christmas, stressing the need to continue efforts.
Occupants continue to militarize Ukrainian teenagers in the TOT.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed that all political decisions on the transfer of US F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine have been made. The only remaining issues are technical preparation, training of Ukrainian pilots and technicians, and infrastructure development.
The U. S. Senate may not pass a bill on additional assistance to Ukraine due to technical problems unrelated to Ukraine, Ambassador Markarova says. The disagreement concerns the bill's provisions on the southern border of the United States.
The Ukrainian delegation met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson to discuss a significant package of U. S. assistance to Ukraine.
Russian "drone" launched an offensive in the Khmelnytsky region; explosions were heard, and air defense was activated, and residents were advised to stay in hiding.
Ukraine's Air Force released a video showing its anti-aircraft guns targeting Russian Shahed missiles and announced that it would continue to defend itself against such attacks.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Minister of Defense, and the Head of the Presidential Office visited the United States to discuss wartime support and emphasize the importance of a global response based on the Ukrainian peace formula.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched an initiative to provide public housing for all soldiers who have been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war, including the next of kin of posthumously awarded heroes. The program has already started, and the first 21 apartments have been provided to recipients, honoring both recent and former combatants.
Ukraine's Ministry of Culture will create a resuscitation package to preserve and restore cultural heritage as 863 monuments were damaged, partly funded by gambling license revenues. Lack of funding and professional restorers are key challenges in post-war reconstruction.
The Supreme Court upheld the return of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kremenets to the Kremenets-Pochayiv Reserve after the expiration of the use agreement with the religious community.
In Lviv, a 14-meter Christmas tree donated by city residents was lit with 2018 lights and an anti-tank "hedgehog" on top instead of a star.
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin thanked Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot for the comprehensive support of the Netherlands, which is crucial for Ukraine's fight for justice.
Zaporizhzhia NPP faced a blackout on December 2, which threatened to dissipate heat from the nuclear fuel; emergency measures allowed only one power line to be restored.
The head of the Odessa region, Oleg Kiper, met with Swedish officials to discuss the ongoing Russian attacks and enlist further support for regional security.
The project to create an educational hub lasted 6 months. First, the premises in the local House of culture were renovated. Here it was necessary to cover the roof, because the roof was leaking, completely change the floor, paint the walls. Then we purchased furniture and necessary equipment.the team of the MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation received support for this from Isar unity within the framework of the USAID project “initiatives for sectoral support of civil society”.
Venislavskyi said that the Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has drafted a bill concerning military service and mobilization issues.
Ukrainian MPs will have no vacations or breaks until the end of martial law, and plan to focus on passing key laws related to security and EU integration.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is considering a bill to strengthen social protection for military and police officers, including vacation and pension benefits, MP Fedir Venislavsky said.
What is the potential reserve of the banking system and how to use it.
