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Elon Musk has stated the need to attract foreign specialists to technology companies due to the lack of local talent. This drew criticism from far-right activist Laura Loomer and supporters of the MAGA movement.

US President-elect Donald Trump plans to cut US military aid to Ukraine and shift it to European countries. Trump declares the priority of resolving the war, but does not disclose details of the negotiation process.

Putin said that in 2021 Biden proposed to postpone Ukraine's accession to NATO for 10-15 years. The Russian dictator replied that it makes no difference to Russia whether it is now or in 10 years.

In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.

Due to Trump's plans for new tariffs on Chinese imports, toy prices in the United States could rise by more than 50%. American consumers will lose about $78 billion annually due to new tariffs on various goods.

Iran and Russia plan to sign a strategic agreement in late January 2025, before Trump's possible inauguration. The document could give Iran access to Russian nuclear technology and new types of weapons.

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry announced readiness for negotiations with the Trump team.

In his Christmas posts, Trump expressed his intentions for US control over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. He proposed that Canada become the 51st US state and criticized the current management of the Panama Canal.

moscow and Tehran plan to sign a new strategic partnership agreement at the end of January. The agreement will replace the previous document of 2001 and will cover cooperation in energy, manufacturing, and transportation.

Leaders of three frontline NATO countries have called on the alliance to increase defense spending. The countries are concerned about a possible decline in U.S. involvement in European security after the elections.

EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.

Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to discuss bilateral cooperation. The parties discussed China's role in achieving peace and the possibility of a high-level dialogue.

Joe Biden has signed a law that grants the bald eagle the official status of the US national bird. Previously, for 242 years, this symbol existed only unofficially, without legal status.

Donald Trump has announced his intention to seek the death penalty for violent criminals after being elected president. This comes after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal prisoners.

Toyota Motor North America will donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural events. Ford and GM will also allocate a million each and provide cars for the celebration.

The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.

The Biden administration is planning to impose large-scale sanctions on the Russian energy sector and the “dark fleet. ” The goal is to weaken Russia's export revenues and create leverage for the future Trump administration.

A member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee spoke about the impossibility of mass demobilization due to threats to national security. The rotation system for the military is also not fully implemented due to the escalation at the front.

The European Union is using gas reserves at a record pace due to cold weather and reduced imports. Storage utilization has fallen by 19% since September, reaching 75% in December.

Bitcoin has been declining for the fourth day in a row, falling to $94,000 after a recent record of $108,000. The Fed announced only two rate cuts instead of four, which triggered a drop in the cryptocurrency market.

Sony Pictures has supported Blake Lively in her sexual harassment case against director Justin Baldoni. The actress accused Baldoni of creating a toxic work environment and defaming her on social media.

The Ethics Committee found that Matt Goetz had violated House rules, including paying for sexual favors and drug possession. The investigation lasted several years and prevented him from being appointed Attorney General.

The trial of Ryan Root, a suspect in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida, has been postponed until September 2025. Judge Eileen Cannon rejected the defense's request for a one-year delay as excessive.

The United States has initiated an investigation into China's anti-competitive actions in the semiconductor industry. The investigation is focused on “core” semiconductors and may lead to new trade restrictions.

Donald Trump has stated that control over Greenland is essential for US national security. Denmark and the Greenlandic authorities have categorically rejected the possibility of selling the island.

US President Joe Biden commuted death sentences to life imprisonment for 37 of 40 federal prisoners.

Donald Trump has announced his intention to rename the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to McKinley. The mountain was renamed by Obama in 2015 in honor of local residents.

A Labor MP invited Donald Trump to visit the village of Tong on Lewis Island, where his mother was born. Both politicians have family ties to this village, where their mothers came from.

The Kremlin spokesman said there were no “impulses” to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump. The last meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States took place in June 2021 between Putin and Biden in Geneva.

Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.