The Sun recorded 15 powerful M and X-class flares, including one of the highest class X1. 1. Moderate magnetic storms are expected from December 31 to January 1.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on the EU to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas. According to him, there are enough alternative suppliers of LNG gas on the market.
Kazakhstan has decided to send the black boxes of the downed Embraer jet to Brazil for decoding. The decision was made in view of the fact that Brazil is the country of origin of the aircraft.
There were 171 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The occupants lost 482 troops in the Pokrovsk sector, launched 6 air strikes and fired over 4100 times.
Zelenskyy announced the expected announcement of a significant support package from the US on December 30. Military aid worth $1.25 billion is planned, including air defense ammunition, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells.
Lavrov announces the lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-tipped missiles. The decision was made in response to US plans to deploy missiles in Germany starting in 2026.
The Polish Border Guard Service has denied Russian disinformation about 150,000 Ukrainians crossing the border every day. The increase in border traffic is only related to the Christmas holidays.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has chosen a “strong candidate” for the post of military ombudsman, and the relevant decree will be published on Monday, December 30.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,630 Russian servicemen and destroyed 9 tanks and 30 armored vehicles. The total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the invasion have exceeded 777 thousand personnel.
The Democratic Party of South Korea threatens to impeach interim President Han Dak-soo over the martial law case. The opposition demands the appointment of a special counsel by December 24.
There are no Russian ships carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 8 Russian ships in the Mediterranean, 3 of which have up to 25 Kalibr missiles on board.
Law enforcement officers detained a 31-year-old man who organized the illegal transportation of conscripts to Romania. The suspect was found to be in possession of an arsenal of weapons, ammunition and forged documents.
The US Special Prosecutor has withdrawn the appeal in the case against Alec Baldwin over the death of cameraman Galina Hutchins. The actor's lawyers confirmed that the incident was a tragedy, but their client did not commit a crime.
The Pentagon has signed a contract with Williams International to expand production of gas turbine engines for missiles. The project includes the production of Harpoon, JASSM, LRASM and Tomahawk for the needs of the United States and Ukraine.
Honda and Nissan have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company that will go public in 2026. The combined company will become the third largest automaker in the world after Toyota and Volkswagen.
Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed support for Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and her European aspirations. He supported holding new parliamentary elections in Georgia in accordance with OSCE recommendations.
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed its activity. The eruption is limited to the territory of the national park, but volcanic smog can pose a threat to populated areas.
The trial of Ryan Root, a suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida, has been postponed until September 2025. Judge Eileen Cannon rejected the defense's request for a one-year delay as excessive.
Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at Georgetown Medical Center due to high fever and infection. The former US president's condition is stable, there is no threat to his life.
The Romanian Parliament approved a new government headed by Marcel Ciolacu, who received 240 votes in favor. The cabinet includes 16 people from three pro-European parties.
“Russian Railways cuts its investment program by 30% due to rising borrowing costs. Increased military cargo and sanctions create logistical problems in trade with China.
The Italian government approves a decree-law extending the authorization for the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine.
Anzhelika Terliuga, the silver medalist of the 2020 Olympics, became a mother. On December 21, the athlete gave birth to a daughter named Nicole.
The HACC imposed a 60-day arrest as a measure of restraint on the former head of the Economic Court of Lviv Oblast. The bribery suspect was taken into custody in the courtroom with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 12 million.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations on the eve of Christmas and Hanukkah. He thanked them for their support of the Ukrainian people and discussed countering Russian influence through the church.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the country was behind the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. He also warned of similar actions against Yemeni Houthi leaders.
Over the past day, 235 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline, including 46 in the Kursk sector. The enemy lost more than 200 troops in killed and 224 wounded in the Pokrovsk sector alone.
The President of Ukraine commented on the environmental disaster caused by the accident of Russian tankers in the Black Sea. Zelensky accused Russia of using 50-year-old vessels and inaction to solve the problem.
The student parliament of the Institute of Journalism of the Kyiv National University refused to cooperate with the administration until Professor Vasylenko was dismissed. The reason was his pro-Russian and sexist statements about peacekeepers and Ukrainian women.
The President instructed the Foreign Ministry to establish contacts with the new Syrian authorities. Ukraine is ready to support the food security of this country.
