In the Chinese city of Hangzhou, the AI-powered robot Hangxing No. 1, designed for traffic control, has begun operations. It is equipped with cameras and sensors, manages traffic and pedestrian flows, and also records rule violations and issues voice warnings.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the results of the upcoming parliamentary elections will decide whether Budapest will be drawn into a war with Russia. He noted that next year's elections will be the last before the war, as Europe has already decided to "go to war" by 2030.
A ceremony of raising the Ukrainian flag was held at the NATO Special Mission for Security Support and Training for Ukraine on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Representatives of 35 partner states, led by NSATU and SAG-U Commander Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard, took part in the event.
A large fire at a restaurant-club in Goa, India, claimed the lives of at least 23 people, including tourists. The incident occurred on December 6 in the Arpora area, and the causes of the tragedy are being investigated.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski recommended Elon Musk to go to Mars. This happened after Musk proposed the idea of dissolving the European Union, criticizing the EU for a fine of 120 million euros.
European Union leaders will discuss the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine at a summit on December 18. Belgium has a special position on this issue, and the US is trying to block EU plans to use these assets.
On the night of December 7, the Russian army launched a combined attack on infrastructure facilities in Kremenchuk. In some areas of the city, there are interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply.
On Saturday, December 6, a 7-magnitude earthquake struck the US state of Alaska. The epicenter was located 90 km north of Yakutat, with no tsunami threat.
The Swedish navy detects Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea almost every week. Sweden is preparing for a possible increase in their number if a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine.
Apple has faced a mass exodus of top managers and key engineers, including heads of AI and interface design. This is happening amid the possible departure of the chief chip architect and the outflow of AI engineers to competitors.
Lithuania revoked residence permits for 145 Russian citizens due to frequent trips to Russia and Belarus, guided by the law "On restrictive measures in connection with military aggression. " Among those deprived of residence permits is former human rights activist Mikhail Benyash, who visited Minsk to meet with his son.
Since the beginning of December 6, 151 combat engagements have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. Russian troops launched two missile and 27 air strikes, used 55 missiles and 3637 kamikaze drones.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the dispatch of a Hungarian business delegation to Moscow. The mission will focus on economic cooperation in post-war conditions, when Russia may be reintegrated into the Western economy.
On Saturday, December 6, Russian drones attacked Chernihiv Oblast. In the city of Novhorod-Siverskyi, a 50-year-old local resident was killed in his home as a result of the strike. The district police department, residential buildings, and the building of the medical college were damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a two-hour conversation with members of US President Donald Trump's team, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Peace agreements, security issues, and territorial aspects, including the withdrawal of Russian troops from Donbas, were discussed.
The occupation authorities in Donetsk region conducted mass raids, allegedly to identify "illegal connections" to water. The inspections covered tens of thousands of households, and even temporary connections were considered "violations."
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 4: the US dollar fell to 42. 20 hryvnias. The euro added 4 kopecks, and the zloty – 3 kopecks.
As a result of a drone attack on Odesa on the night of December 4, five people were injured. A fire broke out at an energy infrastructure facility, and an administrative building and high-rise buildings were damaged.
A talipot palm, imported from South Asia in the 1960s, has bloomed in Rio de Janeiro. This palm, one of the largest in the world, flowers only once in its lifetime, after which it naturally dies.
Over the past day, December 3, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1140 Russian occupiers. Also, 29 artillery systems and 3 enemy tanks were destroyed.
Denmark will be the first country in Europe to stop delivering paper letters from 2026 due to an almost 90% reduction in volume since 2000. Danish Post NordPost will focus on parcel delivery, dismantling mailboxes at the end of December.
New Zealand is allocating $15 million to a program for the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine. This contribution is part of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL) and will only be used to purchase weapons or equipment that comply with the country's international obligations.
On Thursday, December 4, cloudy weather with light rains is expected in the northern, central, and southern regions of Ukraine. Air temperature will range from 0-5°C at night to 3-8°C during the day.
The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, supported the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia's readiness for war with Europe. He stated that they would not stand on ceremony and were waiting for orders.
Great Britain and Norway will sign a defense agreement to create a joint naval fleet to track Russian submarines in the North Atlantic. This partnership is intended to protect critical underwater cables and enhance security in the region.
Thailand has temporarily lifted a long-standing ban on daytime alcohol sales, in place since 1972, to stimulate tourism and support small businesses. The new rules will be in effect for 180 days as a trial, allowing sales from 11:00 AM to midnight.
Russian propaganda channel RT is launching English-language broadcasting in India, actively promoting its anti-British and anti-Western messages. A Hindi-language website is planned for launch next year to expand the audience.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads for Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste in Britain. The brands misled customers by using the term "sustainable" without proper evidence of environmental friendliness.
The Australian government has announced a military aid package for Ukraine worth 95 million Australian dollars. It includes contributions to PURL and the Drone Coalition, as well as military equipment.
At the Skadovsk polyclinic, patients from surrounding areas are denied emergency medical care due to the lack of local registration. This is due to a critical shortage of doctors, whom the occupation authorities have massively transferred to the militarized structures of the Russian Federation.
