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Russian troops executed five Ukrainian prisoners of war in the area of Blahodatne. ISW claims that Russian commanders encourage or authorize such war crimes.
The 533-meter-long Juscelino Cubicek de Oliveira Bridge collapsed in Brazil, killing one person. Two trucks, a car and a motorcycle fell into the Tocantins River, one of the trucks was carrying sulfuric acid.
Syria's General Command has appointed two new ministers from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham opposition group. Asaad Hassan al-Shibani became the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Markhaf Abu Qasra became the Minister of Defense.
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland announces his readiness to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu under an ICC warrant.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets informs the UN and ICRC of a new case of shooting five Ukrainian prisoners of war. 110 Ombudsman's Office publishes video of the Russian military's crime.
The US ambassador to the UN has accused China of supplying military components to Russia for the war with Ukraine. China supplies materials for bombs, parts for weapons factories and technology for drones.
Mariana Betsa is appointed head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO, replacing Iryna Borovets. Yevhen Tsymbaliuk is appointed Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
The President of Ukraine dismissed ambassadors to Rwanda, Kenya, Slovenia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Lithuania. New diplomats have been appointed in their place, in particular in Rwanda, the Philippines, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovenia, and Congo.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the dismissal of Serhiy Kyslytsya from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN. The decision was formalized by the relevant decree.
According to the UN, more than 12,340 civilians have been killed and 27,836 injured since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In November, 42% of the casualties were caused by Russian long-range weapons.
The Vanuatu government has reduced the death toll from the earthquake from 14 to 9. The disaster damaged at least 10 buildings, including a hospital, and rescuers continue to search for survivors.
A 7. 3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu killed 14 people and injured 200. Embassy buildings were damaged, electricity was cut off, and a state of emergency was declared for 7 days.
Germany's defense minister has announced the country's possible participation in securing a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Specific details of the peacekeeping mission have not yet been discussed due to the absence of cease-fire talks.
The German Defense Minister announced a possible role for the country in ensuring a future ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The specific details of participation will depend on the terms of the ceasefire and the mandate of the peacekeeping force.
The Trump team is trying to secure bipartisan support for the confirmation of candidates for the future administration. The first step will be Scott Turner's meeting with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.
On December 16, at 22:00 Kyiv time, the UN Security Council will hold a meeting on the humanitarian consequences of Russian aggression. The meeting was convened due to the massive shelling of civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Olena Berezhna was sentenced to 14 years in prison for high treason. She prepared materials for the Russian representative to the UN and spread Kremlin narratives through Medvedchuk's media.
The G7 countries reaffirmed their support for the political process in Syria and called for the formation of a new inclusive government. The leaders emphasized the need to bring the Assad regime to justice and destroy chemical weapons.
The Berlin Declaration is signed in Germany, confirming that peace talks are impossible without Ukraine and its European partners. The document provides for increased military and financial support for Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
The UN General Assembly adopts a resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages by 158 votes to 9. The United States had previously vetoed a similar resolution in the Security Council.
The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.
Human rights activists have documented more than 200 cases of torture of political opponents by the Nicaraguan government. Victims include politicians, activists, religious leaders and children.
Tanaka Terumi, 92, Secretary General of Nihon Hidankyo, received a gold medal and a diploma at a ceremony in Oslo. The organization, founded by atomic bombing survivors, fights for the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
64% of Ukrainians are against negotiations with Russia without security guarantees from the West. Compared to last year, the number of opponents of compromises has decreased, but the majority is still against concessions on language and the army.
Britain, France and Turkey have commented on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. It is reported about the capture of Damascus by rebels and the disappearance of the plane with Assad from radar.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine categorically rejects the accusations of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN regarding the involvement of the Main Intelligence Directorate in supporting the rebels in Syria. The Ministry emphasizes that it is Russia and Iran that are responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the region.
UN experts expressed concern about the vulnerability of Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to Russian attacks on the power grid. The situation is getting worse due to the approach of cold weather and damage to important electrical substations.
The UN has requested гуманіт 47 billion in humanitarian aid for 32 countries in 2025. The current demand for 2024 is only 43% funded, which is one of the worst figures in history.
Відновлення 2. 6 trillion should be invested by the end of the decade to restore degraded land and combat desertification. The private sector currently provides only 6% of the necessary funding.