Stepan Haftko
The Russian army attacked Kyiv and the region with missiles and drones, causing destruction in residential areas and industrial facilities. Eight people were injured, including a 16-year-old child; a private house was destroyed and high-rise buildings were damaged.
World oil prices for Brent and WTI fell by more than 2% due to expectations of a significant supply surplus in 2026 and US diplomatic activity. Traders are selling off contracts ahead of the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, where a peace plan will be discussed.
On November 26, Russian occupation forces made over 50 attempts to break through the defense in the Pokrovsk direction and used over 2,200 kamikaze drones along the entire front line. The Defense Forces neutralized 100 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will gradually increase educators' salaries by 50% during 2026. The government also changed the procedure for providing subventions for the construction of school shelters, financing facilities with 60% completion.
Over 1,300 flights have been canceled in the US due to winter storm Devin, which has swept across the country during the peak post-holiday travel period. Airports in New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Boston have been most affected.
Donald Trump's approval rating among low-income Americans has plummeted to 31% amid concerns about the cost of living. A YouGov/Economist poll showed his net approval rating falling to -34 points.
Former second secretary of the Russian Consulate General in Houston, Arseniy Konovalov, was sentenced to 12 years in a strict regime penal colony for high treason. He transferred secret data to American intelligence while serving in the United States from 2014 to 2017.
Ukraine's Ministry of Energy declared legally null and void the decision of Russia's "Rostekhnadzor" to issue a "license" for the operation of the occupied ZNPP power unit.
Maduro authorized the release of 99 participants in the 2024 anti-government protests. This came after Donald Trump intensified the naval blockade and called for the country's leader to resign.
Roland Tseber, head of the Alliance of National Communities "European Coalition", and Petro Yatsenko, representative of the Coordination Headquarters, installed a border post from Snake Island in Uzhhorod Castle.
Two Chadian soldiers were killed and one wounded in a drone strike on a military camp in the border town of Tine. Chadian intelligence suggests the drone came from Sudan, where a war is ongoing.
Israel has become the first state to recognize Somaliland's independence since its de facto secession from Somalia in 1991. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a joint declaration with the region's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak received a 15-year prison sentence and a $2. 82 billion fine in the case of embezzlement from the 1MDB fund. The new term will begin after the completion of his previous sentence in 2028.
Russian troops resumed cavalry assaults on the positions of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade. Ukrainian drones eliminated the occupiers, but the horses were not harmed.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced that contracts for goods and services from the "Weapons of Victory" list will be concluded for the full production cycle.
Residents of Jabo village in northwestern Nigeria witnessed a massive airstrike that shook houses and lit up the sky in a bright red color for hours. US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, calling it a "powerful and deadly blow" against Islamic State forces.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison became the central figure of business events in 2025, surpassing Elon Musk. His fortune grew by $89 billion in one day, temporarily making him the richest person in the world.
President Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Stubb preparations for talks in the US, including a 20-point document and a recovery plan. The Ukrainian and American teams have made significant progress in developing security guarantees and an economic development strategy.
After a series of orders from the city authorities, the popular attraction in the center of Kyiv is being demolished, despite positive results from the technical examination of the structures. The owner of the structure agreed to carry out the dismantling on his own after receiving official demands from the landscaping inspection.
Scientists have found a link between the level of theobromine in the blood and molecular markers of longevity. High concentrations of theobromine correlate with a slowdown in cell aging.
The Prosecutor General's Office liquidated a network of fake rehabilitation centers in Dnipropetrovsk region. 287 people were released, including seven children, who were held without licenses and permits.
Since December 26, the US Department of Homeland Security has introduced new immigration control protocols. Now, mandatory photography of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at every point of entry and exit.
Law enforcement officials in Surrey County have appealed to the FBI for access to classified data from the declassified "Epstein files. " In the documents, a 35-year-old individual claims to have been a victim of childhood abuse, where Ghislaine Maxwell tortured her with electric shocks while Prince Andrew and other men watched.
Thai Defense Minister Nakphanit flies to Cambodia for truce talks. The conflict has lasted three weeks, causing 98 deaths and half a million refugees.
Sweden transferred 63. 82 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, increasing the total amount of contributions to 203.08 million euros. These funds are aimed at purchasing equipment and materials for restoring the energy system, particularly in frontline regions.
A terrorist attack occurred in the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib mosque in the Syrian city of Homs. Eight people were killed and 18 were injured in the explosion.
At the Yokohama Rubber Company tire plant in Japan, a 38-year-old man injured 8 employees with a knife and 7 people with an unknown chemical liquid. In total, 15 victims were hospitalized, five with stab wounds are in serious condition.
Russia has almost doubled its exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Central Asia and Afghanistan, reaching 1. 016 million metric tons from January to November 2025. This happened after the EU imposed restrictions on the import of Russian propane and butane in December 2024.
In Kajiado County, Kenya, four people have died from elephant attacks in a week, sparking protests. Experts attribute this to a severe shortage of vegetation and water in the region.
In his New Year's address, Putin thanked Kim Jong Un for the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine. He emphasized strengthening ties and further cooperation between the countries.