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During the 1000 days of the war, Russia committed more than 6500 environmental crimes, destroying 3 million hectares of forests. 139 thousand square kilometers of land have been contaminated, and greenhouse gas emissions due to the war amount to 180 million tons.

At the UN Climate Conference COP29, Ukraine pledged to reduce emissions by 65% by 2030. The plan envisages investments of $78 billion and an increase in the share of renewable energy to 27%.

The French president said that support for Ukraine will not weaken in the face of Russian aggression. Macron emphasized that the West stands firmly with Ukraine for freedom, peace and justice.

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Yevheniya Filipenko, said that Putin does not want peace after large-scale air strikes on the energy system. She called on allies to provide additional military assistance and increase diplomatic pressure on Russia.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 50 exchanges have been conducted, and 3,767 military and civilians have been returned. A step-by-step procedure for families of prisoners and missing persons has been developed.

The Polish Foreign Minister organizes a meeting in the Weimar+ format to discuss assistance to Ukraine. The meeting will discuss countering Russia's attempts to impose its vision of the outcome of the war.

In October, 183 civilians died and 903 were injured in Ukraine as a result of Russian shelling. 80% of the casualties were recorded near the frontline, with Kherson, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions suffering the most.

Three leading research groups predict a 1. 5°C rise in global temperatures in 2024. Experts recognize the impossibility of achieving the climate goal due to prolonged inaction.

Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.

The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.

While patrolling in Marak, five armored vehicles of Finnish UNIFIL peacekeepers came under fire. As a result of the incident, the rear window of one of the vehicles was damaged, and there were no casualties.

U. S. State Department spokesperson Monica Jacobsen reiterated the U.S.'s continued support for Ukraine. The United States will continue to help bring to justice those responsible for war crimes against Ukrainians.

Elon Musk held an hour-long meeting with Iranian UN Ambassador Amir Saeeda Iranian in New York. The parties discussed ways to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran.

Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says he is ready to dialog with Trump on Ukraine. The talks should take into account “realities on the ground” and russia's current successes.

2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.

The UK has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented this goal at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku.

NYT: Donald Trump is preparing to nominate Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, known for his hawkish stance on China and Iran, has recently been supporting Trump's policies.

Billionaire Ilon Musk has been spending a lot of time with Trump at Mar-a-Lago since the US election. Musk is involved in personnel decisions and shaping Trump's future administration.

Donald Trump has nominated Republican Alice Stefanik as a candidate for the post of U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik is known for her criticism of the UN and controversial stance on Ukraine - she supported sanctions against rf, but voted against new funding.

Dmytro Lubinets reported on online reports of the alleged shooting of two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops in the Kursk region. The Ombudsman sent an appeal to the UN and the ICRC.

Taliban representatives will attend the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan as observers. Afghanistan, which has been severely affected by climate change, will be represented at an international climate forum for the first time since 2021.

Dick Schoof refuses to participate in the climate summit due to attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Five Maccabi fans were injured after the match with Ajax.

The Ombudsman of Ukraine Dmytro Lubinets reported on the video of the occupiers' shooting of an unarmed Ukrainian soldier. He sent an appeal to the ICRC and the UN regarding the violation of the Geneva Conventions.

Polish President Andrzej Duda may soon travel to the United States to meet with Donald Trump at his estate. The visit may take place in the near future, although there is no official confirmation from the presidential office.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.

COP29 Executive Director Elnur Soltanov was caught trying to attract investment in an oil and gas company. Global Witness captured him on video discussing fossil fuel deals with a fake investor.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine protested the participation of representatives of the occupation authorities of Crimea in the World Urban Forum in Cairo. The Ministry criticized UN-Habitat for insufficient control over the registration of participants.

The UN Secretary-General has declared the world's insufficient adaptation to climate disasters on the eve of COP29. The world is approaching irreversible changes, including the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and Greenland glaciers.

In Amsterdam, Israeli citizens are attacked after a soccer match, the attackers using Palestinian flags. Netanyahu sends evacuation planes and demands that the Dutch authorities protect Israelis.

Russia has agreed to a visit by Turkish Ombudsman Şeref Malkoç to places where Ukrainian prisoners are held. The date of the visit is not yet known, and at least 115 seriously ill Ukrainians are being held in captivity.