Valeriy Lytvyn, violinist of the Veriovka Choir and sound engineer of the Berehynia Theater, died in the war against the Russian occupiers. He voluntarily joined the military service at the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The Russian dictator stated that people in Donbas warmly welcome Russian servicemen. Putin also once again stated that Russia plans to achieve all the tasks set for the "SVO."
Boeing received 164 aircraft orders in November, including 65 777X jets from Emirates, while Airbus faced quality issues and lowered its delivery target. Overall, Boeing reached 1,000 gross orders, while Airbus has 797.
Hungary's opposition is demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and early elections after the release of a video showing physical abuse at a state-run juvenile detention center in Budapest. This incident occurred amid accusations of sexual abuse and the organization of a prostitution ring by the facility's former director.
Support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fallen to 20. 3% amid a corruption scandal, a 4% decrease since October. He remains the most popular candidate, ahead of Valerii Zaluzhnyi (19.1%) and Kyrylo Budanov (5.1%).
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) predicts a 7% growth in global trade this year, exceeding $35 trillion. The expansion of trade continues despite global challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Australia has legally banned children under 16 from accessing social media, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged young people to use their free time for personal development.
The President of Ukraine held a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The parties discussed further diplomatic work and concrete steps needed to end the war.
The U. S. Department of Defense has selected Alphabet Inc.'s Gemini for Government system to provide artificial intelligence capabilities for its civilian and military personnel. This platform, known as GenAI.mil, will help the military quickly analyze video and images.
Sovereign wealth funds from Gulf countries have joined forces to finance Warner Bros. Discovery's potential acquisition of Paramount. This move underscores their growing desire for Hollywood assets and influence in the global media market.
On the Spanish island of Tenerife, four people died and one person went missing after a powerful wave swept a group of swimmers out to sea. The tragedy occurred in a popular area, despite warnings about the dangers of rough seas.
The President of Finland stated that peace for Ukraine is now "quite close," closer than at any time since the start of the full-scale invasion. Negotiations are progressing simultaneously on three key documents, including a framework plan, security guarantees, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Ukrenergo announced the application of hourly power outage schedules in all regions of Ukraine on December 10. This is due to a power deficit in the energy system after Russian attacks.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen to 41% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The increase was due to growing support for his economic policies among Republicans.
Ford and Renault Group have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Ford's electric vehicle offering in Europe. The cooperation involves the development of two affordable Ford electric vehicles on Renault's Ampere platform and joint efforts in the light commercial vehicle segment.
Mexico and the US will hold a meeting to resolve a dispute over water resource allocation. This comes amid Trump's threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods due to a violation of the 1944 treaty.
22 people, including a pregnant woman, died in a massive fire that broke out on Tuesday in an office building in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The fire engulfed the seven-story building, causing panic and thick black smoke.
The Hamas leader threatens not to proceed to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, demanding increased pressure on Israel. Key demands include opening the border crossing, ending deadly strikes, and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid.
Cambodia and Thailand continue to fight for two days after a fragile truce broke down. Thousands of residents of border regions are forced to leave their homes and evacuate.
In Mukachevo, a court sentenced three teenagers to imprisonment for the gang rape and robbery of a 46-year-old woman. Two received seven years and one month each, and the third, who already had a criminal record, received seven years and two months.
The oil market will face a "super-oversupply" next year due to rising supply and weak demand, warns trader Trafigura. A record surplus of over 4 million barrels per day is expected, which has already led to a 16% drop in Brent crude prices this year.
Poland has received official approval from Europe for multi-billion dollar state aid for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the funding, with the first four billion to be available this month.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation, EPAM Ukraine, and WINWIN AI Center of Excellence held the Diia. AIContest hackathon, where they developed innovative AI services for the Diia application. The winners received grants and the opportunity to implement their developments, including an AI document translator, a parking violation recording service, and a legal document constructor.
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron has come under fire for a video in which she insults female protesters. Feminists interrupted the performance of a comedian accused of rape, and Macron called them "sales connes."
Donald Trump criticized financial aid to Ukraine from Biden, comparing it to his administration, which provided only "Javelins. " He also made a harsh personal statement to the reporter, calling her "disgusting."
President Zelenskyy reported 24/7 communication with partners, which confirms Europe's maximum involvement in resolving the Ukrainian issue. He discussed support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and energy assistance with representatives of many countries and international organizations.
Over the past day, 131 combat engagements took place at the front. Most battles were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy suffered significant losses.
Kremlin "mouthpiece" Peskov stated that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump before the end of the current year is "not yet on the table. " Its holding requires thorough preparation and effectiveness, which is currently being carried out at the expert level.
Most of Sumy is without power due to a massive attack by Russian kamikaze drones on the city's energy system. The city's water utility is switching to backup power, and healthcare facilities are operating on generators.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as with the Presidents of the European Council António Costa and the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. He emphasized the importance of cooperation with partners for common security.
