The Verkhovna Rada has granted additional powers to the heads of the Pologovskaya and Vasilyevskaya military administrations. The decision was supported by 280 deputies and will be valid for the period of martial law and 30 days after its end.
A 38-year-old Kharkiv woman gave birth to her daughter at home and put her in a tied plastic bag, where the baby died. The court sentenced the woman to three years in prison, despite her non-admission of guilt.
Within the first 72 hours of the new law's implementation, around 3,000 servicemembers returned to duty after AWOL. The law allows those who left their units before November 29, 2024 to return without punishment until January 1, 2025.
The DPRK military in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation is dissatisfied with the lack of food. The Russian command sent a major general to solve the problem and issue rations from the paratroopers ' reserves.
Georgy Kovalenko explained that the celebration of Christmas on December 25 is a tradition of the Western world, to which Ukraine is heading. Most Orthodox Churches of the world and Ukrainian churches support this decision.
Martial law has been imposed in South Korea to "destroy pro-North Korean forces. " There are clashes between military personnel and protesters near the parliament, and the opposition calls the president's actions unconstitutional.
The Russian command distributes detailed instructions to the military on how to commit suicide with weapons and grenades. Gur points to the degradation of the Russian army and recalls the possibility of surrendering through the project "I want to live".
In the province of Kwango in DR Congo, an outbreak of an unknown disease with flu-like symptoms was recorded, from which 143 people died. Who and local doctors are investigating the causes of the disease that most affected women and children.
Danish brewery Carlsberg has sold shares in Baltika to two of its executives. The company will regain control of enterprises in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan that previously belonged to Baltika.
The Pentagon allocates військової 725 million in military assistance to Ukraine, including three types of remote mining systems ADAM, MOMS and Volcano. The aid package also includes drones, MANPADS, and anti-tank missiles.
The representative of the state emergency service provided recommendations on safety during winter fog for drivers and pedestrians. He also announced the rules of conduct in the mountains, where 18 tourists have already died this year.
Forecasters predict a mild start to winter with wet snow on St. Nicholas and temperature contrasts in the second decade of December. In the South, warming up to +15°C is possible, while in the Carpathians frosts up to -10°C are expected.
In the center of Tbilisi, clashes broke out between protesters and police, as a result of which 26 people were hospitalized. The police detained 5 people, including a man who threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers.
68-year-old businesswoman Chiong Mi lan lost an appeal against the death sentence for large-scale bank fraud. It can avoid the death penalty if it returns $9 billion of the stolen funds to the state.
Several international airlines have expressed their readiness to resume flights to Ukraine, provided that security improves. UNN has collected statements from those who are already considering the possibility of flying with proper safety guarantees.
The president of Ukraine during a meeting with the German Chancellor said that Russia should "go for three letters. " Zelensky confirmed the plan to end the war by 2025 and stressed the importance of NATO membership.
A week after the introduction of the new law, Ukrainians declared 215 firearms and 8914 ammunition. The Ministry of internal affairs also reports the surrender of 15 weapons and 3,221 ammunition.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto paid another visit to Moscow during the war. He said that the conflict has no military solution and called for negotiations with Russia.
The Oxford Dictionary chose the term "brain rot" as the word of 2024 after a vote of 37 thousand people. The term describes the deterioration of the mental state due to excessive consumption of online content.
In East Asia, a new species of ancient man Juluren has been discovered with a brain larger than that of modern Homo sapiens. The fossils found in China have unique characteristics that distinguish them from other known hominids.
The Ukrainian national team won 9 medals at the World Junior Diving Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Ukrainian athletes won 2 Gold, 2 silver and 5 Bronze awards, becoming leaders among 42 countries.
During the protests in Tbilisi, 224 people were detained for hooliganism and disobedience to the police. 113 law enforcement officers were injured, no serious injuries were recorded among the protesters.
The German Foreign Minister during a visit to Beijing warned China against military support for Russia. Burbock called the possible delivery of combat drones a "new escalation" and warned of serious consequences for relations.
German Foreign Minister Berbock warned China against military support for Russia during a visit to Beijing. She stressed that the supply of combat drones will lead to an escalation and will have serious consequences for relations.
Zurab Japaridze was detained on Chavchavadze Avenue after clashes with police over road closures. The opposition coalition "for change" is trying to establish the location of its leader.
During the first day of the Winter support program, more than 2. 5 million applications for receiving UAH 1,000 of assistance were received. The majority of applicants are women (64%), and 551 thousand applications for payments to children were also submitted.
Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.
Over the past month, 6,000 servicemen have voluntarily returned to their units after being left without permission. The law on voluntary return, signed by the president, allows the restoration of Service and all social guarantees.
Experts spoke about effective ways to save electricity in conditions of shortage. Tips include using LED lamps, Eco-modes of household appliances, and proper energy consumption planning.
The Chadian government has announced the termination of a defense agreement with France that will lead to the withdrawal of 1,000 French troops. This decision may increase Russia's influence in the region through Wagner's activities and propaganda.
