The United States has imposed visa restrictions on about 20 Georgian government officials, parliamentarians and others for undermining democracy. The restrictions apply to those involved in repressions against the opposition and obstructing Georgia's European integration.
Several Tu-95MS strategic bombers were spotted taking off from the Olenya airfield. The planes pose a potential threat due to the possibility of launching long-range missiles.
French President Macron postponed the announcement of a new prime minister until Friday morning instead of the promised 48 hours. This appointment is to replace the cabinet of Michel Barnier, who resigned after being defeated in parliament.
Google has announced the end of cooperation with developers from russia on the Google Play platform as of December 26. russian developers will lose the opportunity to receive revenue from the sale of applications and subscriptions.
An enemy drone hit the roof of a five-story residential building in Kharkiv's Industrial district. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.
The United States will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $500 million. The package will include ammunition for HIMARS, anti-tank weapons, and anti-drone equipment.
Intoxicated soldiers of the terrorist country are looting while preparing to evacuate their bases in Syria. Every day, 4-5 flights are made to remove equipment, and ships are also used through the port of Tartus.
30 Ukrainian basic military training instructors will study in Lithuania in 2025. After the training, they will implement NATO standards and a new live-fire project in Ukraine.
The G7 countries reaffirmed their support for the political process in Syria and called for the formation of a new inclusive government. The leaders emphasized the need to bring the Assad regime to justice and destroy chemical weapons.
Dynamo Kyiv loses to Real Sociedad 0:3 in a Europa League match.
The BES uncovered a tax evasion scheme by two ferroalloy plants worth UAH 1. 2 billion. The companies exported their products at reduced prices to Europe without returning the foreign currency earnings to Ukraine.
In the village of Ruzhyn, Berdychiv district, two women and a man were poisoned by carbon monoxide in a private house. All the victims were taken to the intensive care unit of the local hospital.
There were 190 combat engagements registered in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - 46 engagements each. The enemy is actively attacking in all directions, but without success.
An explosion occurred in the city of Sumy.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the protection of the energy infrastructure of nuclear power plants. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the document, which recognizes attacks on power substations as a threat to nuclear safety.
On December 16, a new postage stamp “Usyk. The world loves the strong”. All proceeds from the sale will go to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Usyk Foundation.
The aggressor shelled the Marganets community of the Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery, there were no casualties. Kryvyi Rih has declared a day of mourning for three victims of Friday's missile strike.
Taiwan has set up an emergency response center through seven new Chinese airspace zones around the island. China is planning military exercises in response to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States.
In Ukraine, Mostly cloudy weather with different temperature conditions. Light rain is expected in Kiev at +1...+3°C, while Simferopol will be the warmest - up to +15°C.
Over the past day, the invaders lost 1,220 soldiers. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war reached 754,590 people, and a significant amount of military equipment was destroyed.
Russian troops carried out 218 attacks on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhia region, including airstrikes and drone attacks. Infrastructure destruction was recorded, and there were no civilian casualties.
There is one enemy ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, of which 4 can launch up to 41 missiles.
On the Paton bridge in Kiev, a traffic accident occurred, which led to a complication of traffic. Drivers are advised to choose alternative routes to avoid traffic jams.
The partisan movement "Atesh" found the location of the Russian military on the territory of a recreation center in the village of Maryino, Black Sea region. Armored Ural trucks, ATVs and motorcycles of the invaders are located at the base.
The victim filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z and P. Diddy for rape at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. According to the plaintiff, the 13-year-old girl was drunk and forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
In Chernihiv and Sumy regions, a threat of attack drones was detected. The Air Force urges local residents to be especially careful because of possible attacks on civilian targets.
European Commissioner for defense Andrius Kubilius proposes to increase the EU defense budget to 100 billion euros. It is planned to modernize the defense industry and strengthen cooperation with NATO.
The Russian engineer is suspected of stealing technical documentation for the production of chips in the companies ASML and Mapper Lithography. He was banned from entering the Netherlands for 20 years due to a threat to national security.
In Haiti, a gang killed at least 110 people after a voodoo priest accused locals of witchcraft. The victims of the attack were mostly elderly people who were killed with machetes.
As a result of shelling and drone attacks in the Kherson region, a 73-year-old man was killed, 8 more people were injured. Civilian objects were damaged, including a private house, a Lyceum, and a car.
