In the occupied Luhansk region, the invaders allowed neighbors to report empty apartments for their further “nationalization”. The occupiers also offer local residents three options for vehicle insurance.
The Scottish Secretary of State's Office has chosen a drawing by 12-year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine for its official Christmas cards. The girl from Donetsk region, who now lives in Edinburgh, drew a golden-haired cherub near a Christmas tree.
“The Porcelain War and Once Upon a Time in Ukraine have been shortlisted for the Academy Awards in the documentary category. Both films were co-produced by Ukraine and the United States.
Donald Trump has invited the presidents of Argentina and El Salvador to his inauguration, breaking with US political tradition. Javier Milei has already confirmed his participation, while Naib Buchele is still hesitating due to security concerns.
The trillion-ton iceberg A23a, which broke off from Antarctica in 1986, has resumed its movement in the Southern Ocean. Scientists are tracking its path and studying the impact on marine ecosystems.
The British and Estonian prime ministers met in Tallinn before the Joint Expeditionary Force summit. The parties discussed strengthening military and economic support for Ukraine, as well as expanding defense cooperation.
An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered during construction work in the Sulz district. As a result, 3,000 residents of the largest residential complex, Uni-Center, were evacuated within a 350-meter radius.
The Ukrainian government is studying European models of electoral law for holding elections after the war. Options for electronic, postal, and proxy voting for 6.5 million displaced people are being considered.
In his new autobiography, Pope Francis spoke about an attempted terrorist attack against him in Iraq in 2021. British intelligence warned of suicide bombers, who were later neutralized by the Iraqi police.
On the Estonian border, Russia organizes weekly provocations, including the appearance of a blimp with a Z sign and smuggling attempts. Over the year, the number of border incidents increased from 18 to 96.
In the village of Udachne, Russian troops shelled a bus with passengers with artillery. Four people, aged 26 to 46, received injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized.
Zelenskyy said that Trump is aware of Ukraine's reluctance to freeze the war, although he wants a quick resolution to the conflict. Ukrainian teams are already working with Trump's teams to build relationships with the new administration.
France restored its flag at the embassy in Damascus after a 12-year break. European countries begin to establish diplomatic contacts with the new Syrian government.
The DPRK has earned up to $5. 5 billion from arms sales to Russia and can receive $572 million annually for sending troops. In exchange, North Korea receives oil, food, and modern weapons.
Alexander Usyk and Tyson Fury took part in the official arrival ceremony before the rematch in Riyadh. The Ukrainian champion tried himself as a pilot during the live broadcast of the ceremony.
Donald Trump received 304 electoral votes, which exceeds the required 270 for victory. The decisive votes were 40 from the state of Texas, and the official approval of the results by Congress will take place on January 6, 2025.
Ukraine evacuated five children from the occupied territories, including two siblings and two teenagers who were threatened with service in the Russian army. The children were isolated without education and under pressure from Russian propaganda.
During their meeting in Lviv, Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the common historical past of Ukraine and Poland. Tusk emphasized the importance of resolving historical issues without emotion and mutual respect between the two nations.
Over the last day, 183 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The occupants launched one missile attack, 40 air strikes and used 632 kamikaze drones on the territory of Ukraine.
The Scottish government is planning to ban the use of WhatsApp and other non-corporate messengers on work phones from spring 2024. The decision was made after an external audit and a scandal with deleted messages during the pandemic.
Russian troops conducted air strikes on Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, firing 8 MISSiles. The shelling wounded a 76-year-old man and damaged a private house.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on December 18 in Brussels. A joint press conference is planned to discuss support for Ukraine amid possible changes in US policy.
Syria's transitional government secretary, Obaida Arnaout, called on Russia to reconsider its military presence in the country after the overthrow of the Assad regime. The new government is negotiating with other countries and seeking to establish international relations.
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,600 Russian soldiers, 4 tanks and 15 armored vehicles. Total Russian losses since the beginning of the war have reached 765,110 soldiers.
Rains with sleet and strong winds with gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine on December 17. The temperature will range from 0 to +12 degrees, and the first level of danger has been declared.
An explosion occurred in Moscow, killing a lieutenant general of the Russian Armed Forces and his assistant. According to the preliminary version, the explosive device was attached to the handlebars of a scooter near the entrance.
No Russian warships have been spotted in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 6 Russian warships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which are armed with Kalibr.
Judge Juan Merchant denied Trump's lawyers' request to overturn the 2016 bribery conviction of a porn star. The defense's arguments about presidential immunity and obstruction of the executive branch were rejected.
The European Union intends to raise the issue of closing Russian bases in Syria during meetings with rebel forces. This was stated by EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas after a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
The NYT explains Putin's silence on Russia's military presence in Syria and the possible fall of the Assad regime. Russia is fully focused on the war in Ukraine, believing it is winning on the battlefield.
