Donald Trump has nominated former Interim Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as US Ambassador to NATO. Mr. Whitaker intends to develop partnerships between NATO countries and work to prevent security threats.
Putin's spokesman denied the possibility of freezing the conflict in Ukraine, despite his willingness to discuss it with Trump. Putin demands that Ukraine abandon NATO and is not ready for territorial concessions.
Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon, the former head of the WWE, to be Secretary of Education. McMahon has already worked in the first Trump administration.
The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $275 million worth of weapons through the PDA program, including air defense equipment and missiles. In addition, the State Department has approved the sale of $100 million worth of defense equipment. The US is also preparing a $20 billion loan.
Reuters: Putin may agree to a ceasefire along the front line, but demands that Ukraine abandon NATO. Russia may withdraw from some territories, but wants to maintain control over most of the occupied regions.
The US President has approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, despite previous restrictions. The mines will be used only in areas that the US recognizes as part of Ukraine.
SpaceX has conducted the sixth test flight of the Starship rocket from the spaceport in Texas. The purpose of the flight was to circle the Earth and then land in the Indian Ocean in 1.5 hours.
Former porn star Stormy Daniels has denied any plans to leave the United States after Trump's victory. Judge Juan Merchant postponed the decision in the case of paying her $130,000 for her silence.
The US National Security Advisor said that Ukraine has problems with mobilization. According to him, no weapon system is decisive without sufficient manpower.
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $93. 8 thousand on the Binance exchange. In a short time, the cryptocurrency has risen from 68 thousand dollars. Speculation is rife on the market about a possible rise in the currency's price to $100,000.
The Estonian Foreign Minister said that a new stage of Western support for Ukraine is needed. According to him, Europe may need to deploy troops in Ukraine after the end of hostilities.
The President of Lithuania had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss support for Ukraine and defense partnership. The leaders also discussed the threats posed by the cooperation of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
The United States has authorized Ukraine to use weapons with a range of up to 300 kilometers on the territory of Russia. Borrell hopes that European countries will follow this decision and continue to support Ukraine regardless of the upcoming US elections.
The President said that inviting Ukraine to join NATO was a well-deserved step and a correction of a historical mistake. According to him, the only obstacle is the lack of political will of the partners.
Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to start negotiations on the first cluster of accession to the EU in early 2025. The President emphasized the need to become the fastest country in the process of European integration.
The President said that unity is the first element of Ukraine's Resilience Plan and Victory Plan. Zelenskyy emphasized that the internal unity of Ukrainians helped unite Europe and change the world's perception of the EU.
The President said that the resilience of Ukrainians from Kupiansk to Zaporizhzhia could provide the preconditions for ending the war. He urged not to expect a miracle from Trump, but to work every day.
The President of Ukraine called on the EU to put pressure on Russia to start adequate negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia could be forced to peace by limiting its money and power.
Donald Trump calls senators to ask them to support Matt Goetz's nomination for US Attorney General. The Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations against Goetz, who needs majority support to be confirmed.
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.
Bitcoin reached $92,606 after news of Trump Media's talks to buy Bakkt and Nasdaq's plans. Trump promises to create a strategic bitcoin reserve and a supportive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
Lavrov and Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro to discuss bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine. China declared its readiness to strengthen strategic coordination with Russia.
Joe Biden announced a three-year commitment of $4 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association. The funds will be used to provide low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries.
The foreign ministers of six major European powers will meet in Warsaw to discuss the war in Ukraine and European security. Also on the agenda is the issue of Trump's possible return to power in the United States.
Trump's representatives consider granting Ukraine ATACMS a step toward escalating the conflict. They emphasize the need to find ways to end the war through negotiations.
G20 leaders called for international cooperation to overcome global challenges. Summit participants expressed concern over the escalation of the war in Ukraine and Gaza, calling for an end to the violence.
US President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the idea of a national emergency plan to deport illegal migrants. He intends to use military resources and “all necessary powers” to implement this program.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto criticized Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike russia with American missiles. He believes that this could lead to a global escalation of the conflict.
China is canceling a 13% tax rebate on aluminum and copper exports starting December 1. This led to a drop in the shares of Chinese companies, while their international competitors showed growth.
Turkish President plans to present a plan to freeze the war in Ukraine at the G20 summit. The proposal includes postponing Ukraine's accession to NATO for 10 years and creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas.