The head of the Office of the President reported on Trump's commitment to ending the war in Ukraine on the terms of a just peace. Preparatory consultations were held with the team of the newly elected US President to ensure a quick start after the inauguration.
Donald Trump said that resolving the war in Ukraine is his top priority along with the situation in the Middle East. He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations.
IATA predicts record airline industry revenue of more than $1 trillion and 5 billion passengers in 2024. The average revenue per passenger will increase to $7, despite problems with aircraft supply and geopolitical conflicts.
Bitcoin has stabilized at $97,483 in anticipation of the US CPI data. Traders are refraining from taking significant action because of the possible impact of inflation on the Fed's rate decision.
In the United States, a lawsuit has been filed against nine major food companies over "ultra-processed" products that cause addiction. The plaintiff claims that because of such products, he developed Type 2 diabetes at the age of 16.
French President Macron will visit Warsaw for talks with Duda and Tusk on the eastern border. France offers a peacekeeping mission to ensure compliance with a possible truce in Ukraine.
Finance Minister Marchenko stated that there are sufficient funds and weapons to confront the Russian Federation until at least mid-2025. Ukraine is preparing for possible changes in US support after the presidential election.
At the 35-minute meeting, Trump expressed his desire for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine. Zelensky and Macron stressed the need for security guarantees and US support.
Donald Trump has appointed his future daughter-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. This is the third appointment of members of the Trump family to diplomatic positions, including appointments to embassies in France and the Middle East.
The Biden administration is considering tougher sanctions against Russia's oil trade and shadow tanker fleet. The new restrictions may be similar to sanctions against Iran.
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that Russia is now unable to attack NATO because of its significant losses in Ukraine. Russia's daily losses reach 2,000 soldiers, which significantly affects its economy.
The President of Ukraine spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about his recent contacts with Trump and Macron. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Trump's determination and discussed coordination of positions ahead of the December talks.
The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.
The military man Alexey “Stalker” criticized Poroshenko's statement about the possibility of stopping the war in a day. He recalled the former president's previous failed “peace plans” that led to tragic consequences.
The French president proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine prior to NATO membership. Experts are discussing various formats of presence - from police missions to combat contingents.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that peace talks on Ukraine are likely to begin in the winter. Poland seeks to play a key role in resolving the conflict and will hold a number of important meetings.
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
China is introducing new restrictions on the export of key components for the production of UAVs to the United States and Europe. This could significantly affect the production of drones in Ukraine, as China controls 80% of the component market.
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.
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service, Naryshkin, claims a strategic advantage in all areas of the front. According to him, Russian troops are close to achieving their goals, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces are allegedly on the verge of collapse.
Religious and human rights organizations are calling on Joe Biden to use the right to commute death sentences before Trump's presidency. The pressure intensified after Biden pardoned his son Hunter.
Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where Elon Musk and Michael Volz were also present. The Hungarian prime minister, known for his pro-Russian stance, called the meeting “the beginning of the future.
The President of Ukraine opposed lowering the conscription age for sending soldiers to the front. He emphasized the importance of providing existing brigades with equipment and training instead of recruiting young soldiers.
The 2025 Golden Globe Award nominees have been announced in 27 categories. The French musical " Emilia Perez "received 10 nominations, and among the series The Bear is in the lead with 5 nominations.
The Israeli Prime Minister declared the inalienable nature of the Golan Heights from Israel after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Netanyahu stressed the strategic importance of the region and thanked the United States for recognizing the annexation.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.
The President of Ukraine intends to contact Joe Biden to discuss a possible invitation to NATO. Zelenskyy emphasized that although Ukraine cannot currently be in the Alliance, the issue of the invitation remains relevant.
The EU Council has approved the second payment for Ukraine within the framework of the Ukraine Facility in the amount of 4. 2 billion euros. The funds will go to the state budget in December, and the total amount of funding in 2024 will amount to 16.1 billion euros.
Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.