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.
The global advertising market will exceed. 1 trillion for the first time in 2023, of which more than 50% will be received by tech giants. By 2024, the share of digital advertising will reach 73% of the total volume.
Trump said that Zelensky is ready for peace and a cease-fire with Russia. The president of Ukraine stressed that peace is possible only if there are real security guarantees.
Donald Trump announced his intention to cancel citizenship by birthright due to executive actions. He also confirmed plans to deport illegal migrants along with their families.
Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon those convicted in the case of the Storming of the Capitol on January 6 Immediately after taking office. Of the more than 1,500 suspects, about 250 are currently in custody.
Donald Trump announced a possible US withdrawal from NATO if the allies do not fulfill their financial obligations. He considers the difference in defense spending between the United States and other members of the alliance unfair.
In the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, for the first time in 5 years, a mass was held with the consecration of a new altar. The ceremony was attended by President Macron, 150 bishops and more than 100 priests.
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine "likely" will not receive the current levels of military aid from the US under his presidency. He also did not provide clear guarantees regarding support for NATO.
Peskov commented on Trump's statement about the need for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin recalled Putin's conditions and accused Kiev of banning contacts.
Ukraine lost 43 thousand soldiers killed and had 370 thousand cases of injuries. Russia lost 198 thousand killed and more than 550 thousand wounded.
After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.