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Trump's legal team found that Boris Epstein demanded monthly payments from potential appointees for their promotion. Among the victims was a candidate for the post of Treasury Secretary who was offered $30-40 thousand per month.
The defense ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the UK met in Berlin to discuss military assistance to Ukraine. They emphasized the importance of coordination and efficient use of defense budgets.
Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed the criminal case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision was made in accordance with the recommendations of Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Elon Musk gained $119 billion in 2024. The ten richest people in the world increased their wealth by $585 billion due to the growth of their companies' shares.
Ambassadors from Ukraine and 32 NATO countries meet in Brussels to discuss Russia's experimental hypersonic missile strike. Kyiv expects concrete results, but NATO diplomats do not predict any significant decisions.
Ukraine is focusing on fulfilling the promises of US President-elect Trump. Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna emphasized that ending the war is impossible without Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Ukraine is discussing with its partners the possibility of deploying European troops to train Ukrainian brigades. According to Olga Stefanishyna, it is a matter of time and a pragmatic solution to strengthen defense capabilities.
Admiral Rob Bauer said that NATO countries should increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. He also noted that Russia's ground forces have increased in number but decreased in quality compared to 2022.
G7 ministers plan to increase pressure on China over its assistance to Russia in the war against Ukraine. New sanctions and measures against Russia's “shadow fleet” are expected to be adopted.
G7 foreign ministers meet in Fujairah and Ananya on November 25-26. The agenda includes the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and other international issues.
Elon Musk criticized the British government, calling the country a “tyrannical police state. ” The billionaire supported a petition for new elections and shared a documentary by a far-right activist.
Mike Waltz, Trump's future adviser, announced cooperation with the Biden administration on the war in Ukraine. The two administrations are working as a team to achieve peace and contain the escalation of the conflict.
Donald Trump plans to discharge all transgender members of the U. S. Army upon his return to the White House. According to estimates, this could affect about 15,000 active military personnel.
The U. S. Secret Service has deployed a robot patroller nicknamed Spot to protect Mar-a-Lago. The unmanned device can work both remotely and along a programmed route.
Michael Volz compared the war in Ukraine to World War I. He announced the Trump team's plans to work on peace talks after taking office.
The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Biden administration is strengthening Ukraine's position before Trump's possible accession to power. The measures include authorization for strikes against Russia, debt relief, and new sanctions against a Russian bank.
At the COP29 summit, rich countries agreed to allocate $300 billion annually to poor countries until 2035 to combat climate change. Experts and representatives of vulnerable countries consider this amount insufficient.
Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins, President of America First Policy Institute, to be the US Secretary of Agriculture. She will be responsible for protecting American farmers and advising on biofuel tax credits.
The French foreign minister said that there were no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine and allowing the use of French missiles for self-defense. Barro also did not rule out the possibility of French troops' participation in the conflict.
Donald Trump intends to fire the entire team of special prosecutor Jack Smith and create investigative teams for the 2020 election. The plans to reorganize the US Justice Department are based on the personal grievances of the former president.
Matt Goetz created an account on the Cameo platform where he sells personalized video messages for $500. This happened after he withdrew from Donald Trump's nomination for US Attorney General.
Judge Juan Merchant postponed the sentencing of Donald Trump indefinitely. Trump's lawyers were given until December 2 to justify the request to dismiss the case.
Donald Trump is considering the candidacy of Richard Grenell for the post of special envoy for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Grenell previously served as US Ambassador to Germany and acted as Director of National Intelligence.
Donald Trump has nominated investor Scott Bessent for the post of US Treasury Secretary. Bessent is the head of the Key Square Group hedge fund and a recognized expert in geopolitics and economics.
New York City will introduce a $9 toll for entering Manhattan starting early next year. This decision was approved at the federal level to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said that Ukraine views Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election as an additional chance to speed up the peace process.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing to visit the residence of the US President-elect to discuss peace talks on Ukraine. European leaders note the constructive dialogue with Trump on the Ukrainian issue.
Brazil's Federal Police have charged former President Bolsonaro and 36 others with attempting a coup after the 2022 elections. The case was referred to the Supreme Court for further consideration.