Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to think about a ceasefire and abandoning the occupied territories. The elected President of the United States stated that it is inexpedient to return the destroyed cities.
On December 28, Georgia will hold an hour-long protest called the Chain of Unity against the inauguration of the new president. The protesters will form a human chain on the streets of seven locations in Tbilisi and other cities.
Donald Trump's team intends to announce the US withdrawal from the WHO immediately after his inauguration on January 20. This will deprive the organization of its largest source of funding, which accounts for 16% of its budget.
Enemy drones were spotted in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are working on targets. Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the movement of two attack UAVs.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets informs the UN and ICRC of a new case of shooting five Ukrainian prisoners of war. 110 Ombudsman's Office publishes video of the Russian military's crime.
In Turkey, an ambulance helicopter collided with a hospital building, killing 4 crew members. The accident occurred in heavy fog, and the causes of the incident are currently under investigation.
In Mineral'nyye Vody, a kiosk selling pyrotechnics caught fire, creating an unplanned fire show. The fire was extinguished by 10 rescuers and 3 fire engines over the course of 50 minutes, and there were no casualties.
In Kupyansk, a Russian drone attacked a 56-year-old civilian man on the street. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained injuries that led to the amputation of his limbs.
A 50-year-old man drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing 5 people and injuring more than 200. The suspect had previously warned on social media about “something big” and had anti-Islamic views.
A 16-year-old boy sustained a mine-blast injury as a result of Russian shelling of the Nikopol region. In total, the occupiers attacked the area almost 15 times, damaging 19 buildings and infrastructure.
38 people were killed and more than 100 went missing after a ferry capsized on the Busira River in Congo. The vessel was overloaded with passengers returning home for Christmas, and only 20 people were rescued.
In Kyiv region, during a nighttime attack by Russian proxies, fragments of a downed target damaged the roof of a 25-story building and caused a fire. There were no casualties, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
The European Union has started preparing the 16th package of sanctions against Russia until February 2025. The sanctions will affect new sectors of the Russian economy that were not previously subject to restrictions.
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 52 of 103 enemy drones launched by Russia from different directions. 44 drones were lost locally, and damage was recorded in several regions.
In Brovary, UAV debris caused a fire on the roof of a 25-story building and damaged the elevator room. In another high-rise building, windows and a parked car were damaged.
The IMF has presented an updated negative scenario for Ukraine with a forecast of war by mid-2026. According to this scenario, GDP is expected to fall by 2.5% in 2025 and the external financing deficit is expected to be $177.2 billion.
Ukrposhta presented a new stamp “Usyk - The world loves the strong” after the boxer's victory over Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian champion retained all his titles in the heavyweight division and surpassed the Briton in the number of accurate punches.
In Sumy region, an office building caught fire and 4 private houses were damaged by a Russian UAV attack. Air defense forces shot down 12 Shahed drones over the region, and 744 drones since the beginning of the year.
In Magdeburg, a BMW car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market, killing 5 people and injuring more than 200. The attacker is a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who had previously made threats on social media.
Oleksandr Usyk demonstrated the 17th-century saber of Hetman Mazepa after a boxing match in Saudi Arabia. The unique artifact was delivered from the Chernihiv Historical Museum in compliance with all regulations.
The Russian Defense Ministry announces the destruction of 42 Ukrainian drones over five regions. In the Oryol region, a hit on an oil depot is confirmed, where a fire broke out.
As a result of the night shelling in Kyiv region, 8 private houses, two cars and a shop were damaged. A fire in a warehouse in Boryspil district was extinguished, no one was injured.
RMA Chairman Syniehubov spoke about Russian attempts to capture Dvorichna and their new tactics in the Kharkiv region. The village remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with about 800 local residents.
Starting January 1, 2025, a new law on preschool education will come into force in Ukraine. The changes provide for the optimization of the work of educators, the emergence of mobile and family kindergartens, as well as the expansion of forms of education.
In Kyiv, 13 people were injured and one person died as a result of rocket fire. Among the new victims is a man with a cut wound and bruised limbs who was treated on the spot.
As a result of the morning shelling of Kherson by Russian forces, 11 people were injured, two of them died. Among the wounded is a 49-year-old woman from the Central District with a mine-explosive injury.
Georgian authorities will set up a working group with the Council of Europe to amend the law on “foreign agents. ” Prime Minister Kobakhidze promised to release most of the detained protesters and stop the use of force.
Due to the restoration work in the state registers of the Ministry of Justice, deferrals in Reserve+ have been suspended. The registries of the Ministry of Defense continue to operate normally, but there may be delays in processing requests.
Steinmeier plans to dissolve the German parliament on December 27 after the failed vote of confidence in Scholz. New federal elections are to be held on February 23, 2024.
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported the return of 503 bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders. The transfer took place on Friday.
