Olga Rozgon
Hamas claimed responsibility for the shooting in Jerusalem that killed three people and injured six others, which was carried out by two brothers associated with the group. The attack was a response to Israel's actions in Gaza.
The National Agency for the Prevention of corruption has added Belgian gas operator Fluxys to the list of war sponsors for facilitating the export of Russian liquefied natural gas. Fluxys makes a profit from transshipment at its terminal in Zeebrugge, which is a contribution to the Russian military budget, including to finance military assets used against Ukraine.
Belarus has opened a consulate in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, whose jurisdiction extends to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories such as Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.
The Finnish border closure increased traffic on the Estonian-Russian border by 25%, and the number of crossings increased from 4,000 to 5,000 daily. Estonia is ready for a potential influx of migrants amid concerns about a Russian hybrid attack.
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenskaya was included in the Financial Times list of the 25 Most Influential Women in the world for her honesty and resilience during the war. Estonian prime minister Kaya Kallas highly appreciated Olena Zelenskaya's efforts to address the mental health problems of Ukrainians in the context of the conflict.
Germany has stepped up security measures at Christmas markets due to the increased terrorist threat caused by events in the Middle East, including the detention of two teenagers who planned the attack. The major cities of Frankfurt and Stuttgart have taken unprecedented measures, such as metal fences and heavy-duty poles.
Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Macedonia for an OSCE meeting via Greece after Bulgaria closed its airspace to his plane due to Russian press secretary Maria Zakharova on board. Several countries, including Ukraine and the three Baltic states, will not attend the meeting due to the permission of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to participate.
Russian security forces detained Abdul Gafarov, the head of the Alushta Muslim community in occupied Crimea, after a search of his home. Gafarov's arrest followed previous detentions of community members.
A Ukrainian delegation of emergency medical specialists led by Deputy Health Minister Ihor Kuzin visited Japan to learn from its disaster response system to improve Ukraine's preparedness, especially in the face of military challenges.
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The occupation authorities are exporting stolen Ukrainian grain from Crimea to Syria and Iran, buying it from local farmers at below-market prices.
On December 4, the EU Transport Council will discuss the blockade of the Polish-Ukrainian border crossing by Polish carriers, as well as concerns about the impact of the EU-Ukraine transport agreement. To solve the problem, it was proposed to create additional lanes for empty trucks from Ukraine and improve the system.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces adjusted their HIMARS fire to destroy an enemy command vehicle in the south of the country that is now beyond repair.
BetterMe and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine have launched a free program aimed at increasing the productivity of Ukrainian employees by promoting physical and mental health through comprehensive tools offered in two mobile applications.
NOYB calls on the Austrian DPA to stop Meta's plans to subscribe to ad-free Facebook and Instagram, which they see as a way to protect privacy, and proposes to fine Meta to deter others from doing the same. The cost of privacy-focused subscriptions can reach thousands of euros per year for users.
Latvian Foreign Minister and candidate for NATO Secretary General Krišjanis Karinš emphasizes the need for a clear vision of Russia and consensus within the Alliance amid rising defense spending.
A large fire engulfed a two-story evacuated building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, taking firefighters about 5 hours to extinguish the flames over an area of 500 square meters. No injuries were reported.
Due to blizzards and snowfalls in the highlands of the Carpathians in Ukraine, an avalanche warning has been issued on November 28-29, with a significant avalanche hazard (level 3) forecast. Citizens are advised to refrain from hiking in the mountains during this period.
Finland is closing its land border with Russia to asylum seekers until December 13, allowing applications only at airports and seaports, citing concerns about Russia's "hybrid activities. " The border closure, which begins on Thursday, can be extended if necessary in the interest of national security.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will not attend the OSCE meeting in Skopje, as Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is attending amid the conflict in Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the latter called the Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum "stolen" and demanded their return.
The Zaporizhzhia Patrol Police rescued two boys, one of whom was trapped in a river during an evening walk in the cold. The police found and rescued the children, who were later hospitalized.
The reconstruction of the Degtyarivskyi overpass in Kyiv has been extended until December 20 following an emergency that occurred during the installation of girders. Traffic has been redirected and no budget losses are expected.
putin signs a decree allowing certain state-owned companies, such as Rosneft, to withhold corporate information from July 1, 2023, in response to "unfriendly actions" by the United States and other countries.
A federal judge denies Trump's lawyers the opportunity to subpoena members of the House Select Committee on the 2020 election.
The mother-teacher of a family-type orphanage in Kyiv region is suspected of systematically abusing children, including with a belt and a metal table leg. Seven children are in hospital for examination, and she faces up to six years in prison for torture.
US Secretary of State Blinken will reaffirm NATO's support for Ukraine at a meeting in Brussels, despite limited resources due to the conflict in Gaza. He rejects reports of pressure on Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow and emphasizes that Ukraine must decide how to resolve the conflict.
At night, a drone attacked the Splav defense plant in Tula, Russia, which produces multiple launch rocket systems, including Grad and Smerch. A fragment of ammunition was also found at the neighboring Tulamash-Tarpan plant.
The Russian occupiers are creating new lists for the deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories, according to the National Resistance Headquarters. This process is supervised by Maria Lvova-Belova, who is on the international wanted list and whose goal is to assimilate Ukrainian children by facilitating their adoption in Russia.
The bad weather has cut power to 1,638 settlements in 17 regions of Ukraine, with Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro and Kyiv oblasts being the most affected. Emergency crews are working intensively to restore power supply using more than 1,000 pieces of equipment.