The USA has developed a plan to strengthen Ukraine's military position by providing weapons and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The plan includes the supply of equipment, military training, and a $20 billion credit from frozen Russian assets.
Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman Daniel Drake defiantly read the book "The Trial of Vladimir Putin" during the speech of the Russian Foreign Minister to the OSCE. The Czech Foreign Minister left the meeting in protest.
There were 106 military clashes in different directions of the front. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Kurakhovsky direction, where the invaders carried out 35 attacks.
Moldova has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector due to problems with gas supplies. The president dismissed the minister of energy due to late purchase of cheap gas.
Russia will close the Polish Consulate General in St. Petersburg from January 10, 2025 in response to the closure of its consulate in Poznań. Russia has also declared three Polish diplomats persona non grata.
Zelensky signed a law on obtaining a кредиту 50 billion loan from the G7. The funds do not need to be returned without reparations from the Russian Federation, and the return will be made at the expense of frozen Russian assets.
Putin ordered the signing of an agreement with Minsk on security guarantees, which will consolidate the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.
In November, the average daily losses of Russian troops in Ukraine reached a new record of 1,523 people per day. In a month, the Russian army lost 45,680 soldiers, making November the most expensive month of the war.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No. 3843. The document provides for the introduction of a jury trial system in the country.
A drone attempted an attack on the Kapustin Yar training ground in the Astrakhan region of Russia. Russian air defense allegedly shot down the drone at the entrance to the territory from which the Oreshnik missile was previously launched along the Dnipro River.
Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption, with blackout schedules in place in all regions. It is planned to import 12,447 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin to report. Earlier, Defense Minister Umerov was also summoned over the mine scandal, but he did not appear.
Two soldiers from the 61st Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation were killed after a drone attack near Belogrudy Island. Partisans report frequent deaths of Russians due to poor training and difficult conditions.
The United States condemns the violence of the Georgian Dream party against protesters and is preparing additional sanctions. Earlier, the US had already imposed visa restrictions on about a hundred Georgian officials. Ukraine has also imposed sanctions against the Georgian authorities.
The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.
A nighttime attack by Russian UAVs on Kyiv region damaged three private homes and a power line. Air defense forces successfully repelled the attack, and there were no civilian casualties.
OP chairman Yermak meets with the incoming Trump administration in Washington. Possible options for a peaceful settlement are discussed, including the issue of territories and NATO membership.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 44 drones and two "Iskander" missiles struck the Dnipropetrovsk region. Air defense forces destroyed 30 enemy UAVs in various regions, 12 were lost, and 1 flew to Belarus.
Over the past day, 168 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 41 air strikes and fired 4,800 times. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where 41 hostile attacks were repelled.
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has for the first time in history exceeded the $100,000 mark, reaching $103,335. The growth occurred after the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election and his promise to make the country the "crypto capital of the planet".
An emergency has occurred on the railway track in Kyiv - a person threw himself in front of a Darnytsia-Vokzalna electric train. Due to investigative actions, the next flight from Darnytsia was canceled, and the next flight from Sviatoshyn will run as scheduled.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn denied plans to mobilize 18-year-olds in Ukraine. The statement came after AP reports on possible changes to mobilization legislation initiated by the United States.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine categorically rejects the accusations of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN regarding the involvement of the Main Intelligence Directorate in supporting the rebels in Syria. The Ministry emphasizes that it is Russia and Iran that are responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the region.
A bipartisan delegation of senior officials from the US Senate Appropriations Committee arrives in Kyiv. The visit underscores the importance of U.S. assistance in protecting Ukraine and European security from Russian aggression.
Russian forces attempted a breakthrough to Kupiansk with equipment and infantry. Ukrainian troops destroyed the enemy forces that were trying to entrench before the arrival of reinforcements.
The U. S. Secretary of State announced the need for further mobilization in Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. The United States also calls for lowering the conscription age to 18 years to rapidly increase the number of the Armed Forces.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it was necessary to strengthen Ukraine's position before possible peace talks. According to him, Ukraine will be the leader of the negotiation process, but other parties will also take part.
NATO foreign ministers have agreed on a package of measures to counter cyber threats from the Russian Federation. Measures include sharing intelligence, additional training, and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is an exchange of military assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK. Russia is receiving troops and weapons, while in return it is helping the DPRK develop its missile and nuclear programs.
