The price of gold fell by 0. 3% to $4,153.49 per ounce, futures fell by 0.5% to $4,150. Investors are taking profits, awaiting the Fed's decision on a rate cut amid conflicting signals.
Prosecutors documented new war crimes committed by Russian military personnel in the Kharkiv and Kyiv regions. The victims were civilian women who suffered sexual and physical violence during the occupation.
Ukraine and Great Britain have signed a licensing agreement for the Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drone. Mass production of interceptors is planned, which will be transferred to Ukraine to strengthen its air defense.
Swiss citizens will decide whether to replace military service for men with universal civic duty for all and introduce new taxes for the super-rich to support climate projects. The government urges the rejection of both initiatives, citing potentially huge costs and a threat to the economy.
US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is negotiating with Minsk on the possible release of over 100 political prisoners. The US is considering easing sanctions on Belarus' potash industry in exchange for a deal.
The US says Xi Jinping is trying to build an alternative world order, relying on allies among anti-democratic states such as Russia and North Korea. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission published its annual report with dozens of recommendations.
SAP and NABU exposed an organized group that embezzled 140 million UAH of budget funds intended for the restoration of heat and water supply in Donetsk region. Five participants, including an official of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, have been notified of suspicion.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities is maximally simplifying the conditions for the development of electricity and heat production. This applies to the production of thermal energy in cogeneration units and reducing the number of documents required to obtain a license.
The concert of Soviet and Austrian pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja, who visited Russia and performed with pro-Putin musicians, has been canceled in the Netherlands. This is the result of joint efforts by the Embassy of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Institute, the community, and the honorary consul.
Two employees of the Sukhodil Correctional Colony in Luhansk region have been notified of suspicion in absentia. They tortured over forty Ukrainian prisoners of war with electric current and beat them.
China warned it would crush any attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Taiwan's affairs after Japan announced the deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and does not rule out the use of force to establish control.
The selection of candidates for 4 independent positions on the supervisory board of JSC NNEGC Energoatom has begun, as part of the corporate governance reform plan according to G7 standards.
French authorities have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for Russia and promoting its war propaganda. The arrests come amid growing concerns about Russian interference across Europe.
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for conspiring to organize a military coup. Bolsonaro's lawyer plans to appeal, citing the court's divided decision.
The SBU and the National Police detained a 16-year-old Russian agent in Dnipro who planted two explosive devices, which led to the death of a person and the injury of a police officer. The perpetrator, an IDP from Sumy, was recruited through Telegram channels and made explosives disguised as fire extinguishers.
Olympic swimming champion Penelope Oleksiak has received a two-year disqualification for violating anti-doping rules. Her suspension will last from July 15, 2025, to July 14, 2027, and all sports results from June 16, 2025, have been annulled.
French law enforcement has arrested four more individuals in connection with the €88 million crown jewels robbery from the Louvre. The detainees are two men aged 38 and 39, and two women aged 31 and 40, all from the Paris region.
Kyivvodokanal denied information about the possible introduction of hourly water outages in the capital, calling it a fake. Water supply is carried out as usual, and Kyiv residents are advised to rely on official sources.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the Zaporizhzhia NPP needs a special status and a cooperation agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. This comes amid increased efforts by the administration of US President Donald Trump to end the war.
In Romania, in Vaslui county, a Russian drone was discovered on November 25, which violated its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine. Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu reported that the drone was without a warhead.
The director and beneficial owner of a private company have been заочно notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 28 million allocated for the purchase of drones for a state order. Both suspects have been declared internationally wanted after transferring funds abroad through fictitious structures.
Russian troops are trying to encircle Myrnohrad in Donetsk region, moving towards Rivne and Svitlo. The 7th Airborne Assault Corps is holding back the enemy, and the marines captured four occupiers.
France will allocate 130 million euros ($150 million) for vineyard uprooting due to falling demand, climate change, and trade wars. Agriculture Minister Enny Genever said the funds would go to finance a new permanent plan for vineyard elimination.
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the violation of the country's airspace by Russian drones, one of which fell on a house roof. The Russian ambassador will be summoned to provide explanations regarding these unacceptable actions.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Poland must recognize same-sex marriages concluded in other EU countries, as refusal violates EU citizens' rights to respect for private life and freedom of movement. This decision concerns the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin and were denied marriage registration in Poland.
The Defense Forces and the SBU attacked Novorossiysk, hitting an oil terminal and a large landing ship. The operation was carried out jointly with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other units.
In the Kyiv region, the investigation into a man who systematically humiliated his 13-year-old stepdaughter, leading to her suicide, has been completed. He faces 7 to 10 years in prison for driving a minor to suicide.
An official of the State Emergency Service in Poltava region has been served with a notice of suspicion due to inaccurate declarations for 2021 and 2022. He failed to declare a residential building, two cars, corporate rights of his ex-wife, and his own financial obligations totaling over UAH 17 million.
The price of gold rose to $4,141. 49 per ounce, reaching its highest level since November 14. This happened after the Fed signaled a possible rate cut in December, which increased the probability of such a decision to 81%.
