Jennifer Lopez shared her thoughts on her divorce from Ben Affleck in an interview with Vogue. The singer said that she perceives the breakup as an important life lesson that helped her become stronger.
From pre-Christian beliefs to modern customs - how caroling rituals, didukh symbolism, and other traditions have changed.
Boris Pistorius warned of a possible Russian attack on NATO by 2030 due to the build-up of military capabilities. He also warned about hybrid threats and the need to strengthen defense capabilities.
In the occupied schools, “childhood navigators” have appeared - educational advisors from the Russian Federation for propaganda. They organize events and compile lists of “loyal children” for further manipulation.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz ruled out the possibility of sending Polish troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that such decisions should be made through NATO, not by a group of countries.
In the village of Stalnyi Kony, an important logistics facility that supplied Russian troops in three regions was attacked.
Irakli Kobakhidze demands Salome Zurabishvili to leave the presidential residence by December 29 under threat of criminal liability.
Greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have risen in price by 20% due to increased demand before the holidays. Imported tomatoes from Turkey are sold at 80-100 UAH/kg, which is 12% more expensive than last year.
The occupation authorities have not paid salaries to the employees of the Berdiansk port for three months. The port is almost non-functional and is used only for the export of looted grain.
The President of Ukraine has identified key tasks for diplomats for the next year. The priorities include work on NATO, sanctions against Russia and achieving a just peace by 2025.
Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk scored 18 points in 20 minutes of play in the Utah Jazz's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Ukrainian showed excellent accuracy, making all of his two-pointers and 50% of his three-pointers.
In the Odesa zoo, a leopard attacked a worker while cleaning an enclosure, causing numerous injuries. Police shot the animal and opened a criminal investigation for violating safety rules.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a unanimous decision in a rematch. The Ukrainian boxer defended his WBA, WBC and WBO titles, calling the second fight easier than the first.
Passenger traffic at the Lviv region border increased by 25% before Christmas. The highest load is observed at the Krakivets, Shehyni, Smilnytsia, and Nyzhankovychi checkpoints.
Ukrainian singer Volodymyr Dantes joined DTEK's repair team on the occasion of the Power Engineer's Day. The artist worked with the team and thanked the power engineers for their hard work.
At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.
Iran introduced reduced working hours for government agencies and online learning due to a 350 million cubic meter gas shortage. Industrial enterprises and shopping centers were left without electricity, and production decreased by 30-50%.
Russians shelled Kherson, firing about 1,000 shells at residential areas and infrastructure. The attack killed 2 people, wounded 10, and damaged more than 30 high-rise buildings and other facilities.
The President of Ukraine had a video conversation with Oleksandr Usyk on the eve of the fight for all the championship belts. The boxer spoke about his preparations and promised to “keep the Ukrainian spirit” during the fight.
The Parliament has passed a law on the exclusion from military registration of persons found unfit for service. The military registration documents will not be confiscated, but will be marked with an exclusion note.
The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft law on clear terms of military service, but its submission has been postponed. The reason is the lack of sufficient reserves to replace soldiers at the front.
The Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and the Netherlands discussed priorities for military assistance for 2025, including air defense, artillery, and defense support. The Netherlands also plans to invest €400 million in the production of UAVs.
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv damaged the church of St. Nicholas, damaging the towers and stained glass windows. The attack killed one person and injured about ten.
For the first time, the European Council officially stated that “Russia must not win” the war against Ukraine. All 27 EU member states agreed on the new wording and called for an immediate increase in military support.
As a result of the Russian Federation's missile attack on Kyiv, buildings in four districts were damaged, with one fatality and casualties. Rescuers extinguished fires in office buildings and a garage.
The USA allowed Turkey to make payments for gas through the sanctioned Gazprombank. A similar sanctions exemption was also granted to Hungary.
Soldiers of the 73rd Marine Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. As a result of the battle, 12 North Korean soldiers were killed and 20 wounded.
Didier Raoul's scientific study on the treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine has been withdrawn due to violations of ethical standards and methodology. The commission found that not all patients had consented to participate in the study.
The Pentagon reports a rapid increase in China's nuclear capability to 1,000 warheads by 2030. The country also has the largest navy in the world and is actively modernizing its military.
Russian troops have deployed a significant portion of their strategic reserves in key areas. About 150,000 Russian troops are concentrated on the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Vremivske directions.
