On December 6, activists threw food at the display case with the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, leading to the temporary closure of part of the area. Four protesters were detained on suspicion of causing damage.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine on December 6, emphasizing the need to pressure the aggressor for peace. He will meet with the leaders of Ukraine, Great Britain, and Germany on December 8 to discuss the situation and US mediation.
Part of Belgorod and its suburbs were left without electricity on the evening of December 6 due to a Russian aerial bomb falling on a substation. Governor Gladkov confirmed the outage and reported one injured person.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine control the northern part of Pokrovsk and are blocking the advance of Russian invaders in the city center. The enemy is suffering significant losses, and search and assault operations are underway, along with the elimination of invading groups.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed the US, emphasizing that Europe is its closest ally, not a problem. This happened after the update of the US national security strategy, which envisages the restoration of relations with Russia.
Moldova has appealed to Romania for emergency electricity assistance after massive Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. The company Moldelectrica urges citizens to consume electricity rationally to prevent overloads.
Near Lublin on December 6, 2025, a passenger car crashed into a Ukrainian bus traveling from Rava-Ruska to Warsaw. The 27-year-old driver of the car died, while 26 Ukrainians on the bus were unharmed.
Vilnius Airport has suspended operations due to the launch of weather balloons from Belarus. Restrictions will be in effect from 18:06 to 21:05 local time; passengers are advised to contact their airlines.
Ukrainian Oleksandr Okipniuk won the first stage of the Ski Aerials World Cup in Ruka, Finland, performing the most difficult jump of his career. This is his first podium, which immediately became a victory, surpassing his competitors by more than 20 points.
Elon Musk reacted to the European Commission's decision to fine the social network X, stating that the European Union should be "abolished. " He believes that sovereignty should be returned to individual countries.
Qatar's Energy Minister is concerned that insufficient investment and growing energy consumption by artificial intelligence will cause a shortage of LNG and natural gas after 2035. Global demand for liquefied natural gas will increase to 700 million tons per year within ten years, while current production is 400 million tons.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with representatives of the negotiating teams of Ukraine and the United States, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Key aspects of ending the Russian invasion and guarantees of peace were discussed.
On December 7, hourly power outage schedules will be introduced throughout Ukraine from 00:00 to 23:59. The reason is the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.
From summer 2026, Zurich Airport will lift restrictions on the volume of liquids in hand luggage thanks to new scanners. Up to 2 liters of liquid will be allowed, and electronic devices and liquids will not need to be removed from luggage.
A mass shooting occurred at an illegal hostel bar in the Republic of South Africa. 11 people were killed, including three children, and 14 were injured.
As of 4:00 PM on December 6, 2025, 77 battles have already taken place at the front, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The Defense Forces are taking measures to prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into Ukrainian territory.
The US offered Poland 250 used Stryker armored personnel carriers for $1 from the army's inventory being withdrawn from Europe. Poland is preparing to accept the offer after agreeing on logistics and the serviceability of the equipment.
Hungary blocked the decision to issue Eurobonds to finance Ukraine, which was an alternative to the "reparation loan. " Belgium also opposes it due to fears of lawsuits from Russia.
The Public Health Center reminds of food storage rules during power outages to avoid poisoning. Food is safe in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours, in a full freezer for 48 hours, and in a half-empty one for 24 hours.
Euroclear CEO Valerie Urbain believes that frozen Russian assets should be used for peace negotiations rather than to finance a reparations loan to Ukraine. This would avoid complex legal risks and preserve leverage.
French marines opened fire on five unidentified drones that flew over the Île Longue naval base, where France's nuclear submarines are stationed.
Sweden will cease aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia to increase support for Ukraine to 10 billion kronor by 2026.
In Germany, a doctor mistakenly sent 34 patients for chemotherapy and antibody therapy, although it was not necessary. The error was discovered after the treatment did not have the expected effect in two patients.
A network of about a thousand web resources distributing child pornography has been exposed in Ukraine. Two individuals who administered these sites for profit have been notified of suspicion.
In January-October 2025, Ukraine increased its imports of tomatoes to 81. 8 thousand tons and cucumbers to 109.6 thousand tons. Turkey traditionally remains the largest supplier of both crops.
Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papperger said that a peace agreement in Ukraine will not change future demand for weapons, as Europe enters a prolonged period of rearmament. The company expects European and German defense spending to grow, aiming for 50 billion euros in sales by 2030.
The Lithuanian government plans to declare a state of emergency due to the threat to public safety caused by an influx of contraband balloons. This disrupts the operation of Vilnius Airport, which has repeatedly suspended operations.
The Patrol Police of Ukraine denied information about the introduction of a new road sign "white rhombus on a blue background". This sign, which is allegedly intended for certain categories of transport, is not provided for by the current traffic rules and DSTU standards.
European leaders are warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to succumb to Russia's demands without ironclad security commitments from the United States. They advise clearly defining America's role in security guarantees for Kyiv before agreeing to Russia's demands.
21 countries are participating in the PURL initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, with total commitments amounting to $4. 18 billion. A recent visit to NATO headquarters brought in about a billion in additional contributions and five new participating countries.
