Russian troops carried out three attacks on Kupyansk and Kucherivka within an hour. The shelling killed one person, wounded six others, and damaged residential buildings and a police car.
Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would vote for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The former Republican governor criticized both parties and especially Donald Trump.
The European Intelligence Center detected thousands of North Korean troops on the territory of the Russian Federation. The EU called it a hostile act and warned of appropriate response measures.
The Truth Social social network owned by Donald Trump is now valued at more than Elon Musk's X. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group have quadrupled since September, reaching a valuation of $10 billion.
European Commissioner Oliver Varghese announced the possibility of Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2029. For this purpose, a special “Ukraine Plan” has been created and all the conditions for reforms must be met.
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new robot with an autonomous system for sorting car engine parts. The robot is able to detect changes in the environment and adapt to them using sensors.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with his Canadian counterpart, Melanie Joly. The parties discussed military support, cooperation in defense production and the return of Ukrainian children.
A student from Zhytomyr region was detained in Kyiv for setting fire to three Ukrposhta offices. The teenager received the assignment through a Telegram channel, but never received the promised reward.
A diving rehabilitation program with internationally certified instructors was presented at the Veteran PRO Center. The first group of 8 participants will start classes in the near future.
The College of Commissioners of the European Commission has approved a report on Ukraine's progress in reforms for EU membership. Provided all requirements are met, negotiations on clusters can begin in 2025.
Specialized cannabis shops will be opened in Hannover and Frankfurt am Main starting in 2025. The five-year experiment will involve 4000 participants and will be conducted under scientific supervision.
Over the last day, 51 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most of the enemy's attacks were registered in the Kupyansk and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy also carried out air strikes.
17 Ukrainian manufacturing teams presented their developments of drone swarms and guided munitions. The tests were conducted with the participation of military and government officials, who provided recommendations for improving the products.
The President of Ukraine visited Uzhhorod as part of the Made in Ukraine platform. About 400 relocated enterprises are successfully operating in Zakarpattia, and the region will receive UAH 530 million in support.
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians demand a Russian passport to renegotiate heating contracts. This also requires re-registration of housing ownership under the laws of the occupiers.
12. 5 thousand Ukrainian books have already been included in the National Cashback program, which allows them to receive 10% compensation of the price. More than 20 of the country's leading publishers have joined the initiative.
The State Special Communications Service of Ukraine warns of a new wave of phishing attacks on accountants of Ukrainian companies through fake letters from the State Tax Service. Attackers gain access to computers through malware in PDF files.
A 45-meter artificial Christmas tree weighing 80 tons was installed in the city of Herne for a Christmas theme park. The tree is decorated with 500 balls and 2 million LED bulbs.
Russian troops have completely destroyed the city of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, turning it into ruins. According to the border guards, the city is left with only ashes and destroyed buildings.
A 30-year-old Odesa resident who illegally crossed the border from Slovakia was detained in Zakarpattia. The man had previously illegally traveled to the EU, but after unsuccessful job searches in Germany, he decided to return to Ukraine.
Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, topped the list of China's richest people with a fortune of $49. 3 billion. He surpassed the owner of a bottled water company, Zhong Shanshan, whose fortune fell by 24%.
Peter Sijjarto will participate in the Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security together with representatives of the Russian Federation and Syria. The meeting is positioned as an alternative to the Munich Security Conference.
The Ministry of Health will not allow the current heads of the MSEC to work in the updated system of medical commissions after the reform. Other MSEC doctors will be able to work in hospitals from 2025, provided they are practicing medicine.
In Tbilisi, students organized a rally “With a Shield or on a Shield” against the results of the parliamentary elections. The protesters marched to the parliament with plywood shields depicting the Autobots from the Transformers universe.
According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Kamala Harris has the support of 44% of voters, compared to 43% for Donald Trump. The Democrat's lead has shrunk from three to one percentage point in two weeks.
Russia is facing a record labor shortage due to high casualties in the war in Ukraine. The Russian economy has lost a million people due to mobilization and contracts with the Defense Ministry.
The tobacco giant Philip Morris is suspending production at its factories in Berlin and Dresden by mid-2025. The company will lay off 372 employees due to a decline in demand for tobacco products.
Josep Borrell expressed concern about violations during the parliamentary elections in Georgia. International observers did not recognize the elections as free, and the President of Georgia called them rigged.
Emergency and rescue operations have been completed in the Osnovyansky district of Kharkiv after a Russian air strike. The attack killed 4 people, wounded 6, and destroyed a residential building.
In the occupied Luhansk region, the Luhansk Character program is being implemented, forcing children to make trench candles for Russian troops. The occupiers plan to raise a loyal generation for further mobilization.