Four suspected Hamas members were arrested in Germany and the Netherlands for planning attacks on Jewish institutions, and three were detained in Denmark on similar charges.
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution on an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, but rejects a US amendment to condemn Hamas. 153 countries voted in favor of the resolution, ten against, and twenty-three abstained.
Russia has appointed heads of "courts" in the Ukrainian territories it occupies to legitimize repression of local residents.
Storm Fergus hit Ireland with wind speeds of 117 km/h, causing significant damage in Galway County, knocking down trees and tearing off roofs.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is working with international insurers to reduce the cost of shipping insurance and extend similar mechanisms to other types of exports to improve security and stimulate exports.
Former Ukrainian President Kuchma expresses skepticism about Putin's agreement to peace talks on Ukraine, explaining that the Russian leader is unable to admit defeat to his people.
Hungary may postpone the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU until March 2024, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is demanding a strategic discussion on supporting Kyiv. EU leaders will discuss this issue and financial assistance to Ukraine at the December summit.
In 2023, the International Institute for Strategic Studies reports 183 conflicts worldwide, the highest number in 30 years, fueled by non-state actors and geopolitical tensions, with a marked increase in conflict intensity and casualties.
Ukrainian special forces used attack drones to destroy a Russian command post in Oleshky, Kherson region. The strike resulted in the complete destruction of the target.
Archaeologists have discovered a "prison bakery" in Pompeii, where slaves and donkeys were forced to grind grain. The excavations revealed a house divided into parts with barred windows and engravings to control the movement of animals. The presence of iron bars and skeletal remains emphasizes the cruelty of ancient slavery.
Senior students beat up freshmen in a dormitory in Lviv region, leading to a criminal case being opened by the police.
Ukraine, in cooperation with business and the military, is forming mobile groups to protect against drones, ensuring 24/7 readiness. These units, including the 114th Air Defense Brigade, are actively protecting Ukraine's airspace.
Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, says aid cuts are a "mortal danger" for Ukraine amid the blocking of the bill in the US Congress and recent missile attacks on Kyiv.
Two women were killed and two other people were injured as a result of Russian artillery and mortar shelling of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region; several buildings and structures were damaged.
Fraudsters in Ukraine are using a scheme that offers money for likes and video views to steal bank card information and deceive people by selling non-existent goods through phishing links. The police advise to be wary of such offers and avoid suspicious links and the transfer of personal data.
Starting January 1, Russia will deny medical services to Ukrainians in the occupied territories who do not have Russian passports.
Turkey and Greece have agreed on a new roadmap to strengthen ties with a focus on trade and dispute resolution, especially in the Aegean Sea, following positive developments in relations.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol, resulting in the rescue of an 86-year-old woman from a destroyed house. There was also shelling of Pavlohrad and drone activity in the Dnipropetrovs'k region.
Slovenia will purchase the IRIS-T air defense system from Germany after joining the Sky Shield initiative, and the deal for the two systems is worth about 200 million euros.
Dmitry Medvedev claims that the risk of war between Russia and NATO, which could escalate into World War III, is the highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis. He criticized the United States for supporting Ukraine and called it "primitive blackmail."
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to exchange prisoners and are working toward a peace treaty that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity. They support each other's international bids and commit to taking confidence-building measures in the future.
The US State Department recognized Ukraine's significant anti-corruption reforms, including asset declarations for public officials and new judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court.
Norway is reviewing conditions for Ukrainian refugees to limit their inflow, including housing, family benefits and travel rules, and is also tightening up checks on compliance with residency requirements.
Hunter Biden is facing new criminal charges of tax evasion worth $1. 4 million, with a California grand jury indictment on nine counts, including three felony counts. The charges relate to the failure to pay federal taxes from 2016 to 2019 related to income from foreign transactions in excess of $7 million.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has scheduled early presidential elections for February 7, 2024, postponing the date from the original 2025 date.
In December 2023, the United States will complete the delivery to Ukraine of all 14 Vampire anti-drone systems, which are designed to detect and intercept drones.
Ukraine, together with the European Commission, is working to create a strategic stockpile of medicines for emergencies. This initiative includes coordination with 193 medical institutions and the identification of a list of essential medicines.
In November, Ukrzaliznytsia transported a record 14 million tons of cargo, up 33. 8% year-on-year, while exports more than doubled.
Russian propaganda spreads a fake about a referendum on Lviv's accession to Poland, which the Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine refuted as a provocation aimed at sowing discord.
Former Chinese foreign Minister Qin Gang may have died of torture or suicide after being removed from office. Politico writes about this, citing sources close to senior Chinese officials.
