Pavlo Bashynskyi
Britain, France and Turkey have commented on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. It is reported about the capture of Damascus by rebels and the disappearance of the plane with Assad from radar.
In the Kiev region, as a result of the fall of the wreckage of downed drones, a private house, two outbuildings and a greenhouse were damaged. There were no casualties among the population, and the damage to the house is minor.
Ukraine lost 43 thousand soldiers killed and had 370 thousand cases of injuries. Russia lost 198 thousand killed and more than 550 thousand wounded.
4. 2 million Ukrainians received temporary protection status in the EU countries as of October 2024. Most of the Ukrainians were received by Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, where more than 2.5 million refugees live.
The Pentagon has confirmed that it will not withdraw troops from eastern Syria to fight ISIS. Rebels captured Damascus, and the plane carrying President Assad disappeared from radar while fleeing the capital.
South Korean prosecutors have arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong hyun in a treason case. The arrest is related to the president's declaration of martial law last week.
The Syrian Air plane, which was probably carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, disappeared from radar after a sharp turn in the air. According to sources, there is a version about the possible downing of the plane.
the Russian Defense Ministry reports the shooting down of 46 Ukrainian drones over its territory. The attacks took place in the Belgorod, Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov and Astrakhan regions.
After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.
The Israel Defense Forces has deployed forces in a buffer zone on the border with Syria due to the threat of armed men entering. The IDF emphasizes that it does not interfere in the internal affairs of Syria, but will protect the security of the Golan Heights.
Donald Trump announced his support for Pete Hegseth for the post of US Secretary of defense, despite the scandals surrounding his candidacy. Trump praised Hagset's education and military experience.
The Biden administration is discussing the possibility of preemptively pardoning officials who may face prosecution under the Trump presidency. Potential candidates include Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, Adam Schiff and Liz Cheney.
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine confirmed negotiations with partners on various air defense systems, including THAAD. In communication with partners, there are no prohibited topics regarding the types of weapons.
The Belaya Tserkva community purchased 20 Toyota Hilux pickups for the 72nd separate Mechanized Brigade named after Chernykh Zaporozhtsev. A batch of drones and generators was also handed over to the military.
The decision to stop public transport and restrict traffic on bridges during air alarms was made on the recommendation of the military. This is done for the safety of Kiev residents after cases of shelling of transport in the south of the country.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Zaporozhye Region, 7 people were killed. Four were injured, including two children with shrapnel wounds and head injuries.
The Ministry of energy has updated the rules for applying schedules of stabilization power outages. From now on, the schedules are divided into 6 equal queues.the maximum shutdown duration will not exceed 6 hours.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have discovered the protective properties of cocoa with a high content of flavanols. An experiment has shown that this drink can counteract the negative effects of fatty foods and stress on arterial function.
The president of Ukraine visited the capital's Okhmatdet hospital on St. Nicholas Day, where he congratulated young patients. Zelensky spoke with children, their parents and doctors, wishing them a speedy recovery.
Augsburg police have arrested a 37-year-old asylum seeker from Iraq who was spying on a Christmas market. The man had connections with IS and published extremist materials on social networks.
The first batch of the Ukrainian ad drone missile was handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Zelensky confirmed the successful combat use of new weapons and plans to increase production.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 1,083 civilians have been blown up by Russian anti-personnel mines, 333 of them killed. Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolaiv regions are the most polluted.
The book of the ex-chancellor of Germany "Freedom" sold more than 200 thousand copies in the first week. A 736-page memoir written with Beate Baumann.
The Pantone Color Institute has identified the main color of 2025 - "Mocha Mousse", a warm brown shade. This color symbolizes the desire for daily pleasures and reminds you of the taste of chocolate and coffee.
The president of Ukraine said that the Budapest Memorandum has not worked for a single day in 30 years of its existence. Zelensky stressed the need for effective security guarantees instead of simple signatures and promises.
Since the adoption of the law on voluntary return to service after the NWH, more than 8 thousand military personnel have returned. 5,000 of them were released from criminal liability, and 3,000 returned under the new law of November 29.
The Kyiv City Council has adopted the capital's budget for 2025 in the amount of more than UAH 90 billion. The largest expenditures are provided for education - UAH 32.4 billion and transport - UAH 18.6 billion.
The Trump administration is in talks with the Bahamas, Panama and other countries to accept deported migrants. The plan could affect hundreds of thousands of people who will be sent to countries without ties to their culture.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on expanding the circle of persons entitled to free secondary legal assistance.
The Verkhovna Rada has supported a bill on the possibility of transferring one of the parents to remote work if the child is studying online. The law applies to parents of children under 14 years of age and provides for both remote and home-based work formats.