The European Union is analyzing hundreds of Biden's executive orders because of fears that Trump will reverse them after the inauguration. Particular attention is being paid to sanctions against Russia.
The largest wildfires in the state's history continue to rage in California, claiming 10 lives. About 10,000 buildings have been destroyed and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated.
A farewell ceremony for the 39th US President Jimmy Carter is held at the Washington National Cathedral. The ceremony is attended by Biden, Obama, Bush, Clinton, Trump and other dignitaries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Italy and met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. An official meeting ceremony was held, and talks with President Sergio Mattarella are also planned.
Meta has updated its content moderation rules to allow accusations of mental illness based on gender identity. The company is also changing its fact-checking system and lifting some restrictions on hate speech.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives on a visit to Italy. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at 20:30 Kyiv time today. Tomorrow he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Mattarella.
The President of Ukraine will meet with Georgia Maloney at the Palazzo Gigi on January 9 at 20:30 Kyiv time. The next day, he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed about 2,000 buildings, including Hunter Biden's rented villa in Malibu. Among the victims were also the homes of famous actors, and 5 people died.
U. S. President Joe Biden has canceled his planned trip to Rome due to large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles. Meetings with the Pope, Italian Prime Minister, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are canceled.
President Zelenskyy said that Trump's inauguration opens up new opportunities for cooperation. He called on the partners to be united and work together more actively to achieve common results.
US President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, twice as much as Biden. Major tech companies, including Amazon and Meta, have each donated a million dollars.
The US and Ukrainian administrations considered the possibility of negotiations with Moscow in the first half of 2025. The US is working to strengthen Ukraine's position and impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation before potential negotiations.
The director of the Panama Canal rejected Trump's accusations of Chinese control over the waterway. He also criticized the idea of preferential tariffs for American ships, calling it a violation of international treaties.
The United States plans to impose new sanctions on the Russian economy and Chinese organizations that support Russia. The Biden administration seeks to strengthen Ukraine's position before possible negotiations with Russia.
Lloyd Austin said that achieving Russia's goals in Ukraine will lead to significant losses for it in the future. To maintain the occupied territories, Russia will have to spend huge resources and engage significant ground forces.
Alexander Smirnov admitted that he lied about $5 million in bribes from Burisma to Joe and Hunter Biden. A Los Angeles court sentenced him to 6 years in prison for attempting to influence the 2020 elections.
The granddaughter of the US President Naomi Biden gave birth to a boy weighing 4. 6 kg in Los Angeles. The baby was named William Brannon Neal IV, and the presidential couple has already visited the newborn in the hospital.
The Pentagon has confirmed that several billion dollars from the Ukraine aid package will remain unused until the end of Biden's term. The decision on these funds will be made by the new administration.
Five uncontrolled wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, claiming the lives of 5 people. The disaster destroyed more than 1000 buildings, left a million homes without power, and forced the evacuation of 100,000 people.
The Capitol Police detained a 44-year-old man with a machete and three knives while trying to pass security. The incident occurred a few hours before Trump's visit to the Jimmy Carter farewell ceremony.
Keith Kellogg, Trump's new special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has set a goal of finding a solution to the war within 100 days of his inauguration. He believes that Trump will be able to offer an acceptable solution to Putin and Zelensky.
Elina Valtonen stated that NATO is a defense alliance and does not pose a threat to Russia. The Minister emphasized that free nations choose to be members of the Alliance.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Germany for a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The latest $500 million military aid package from the Biden administration is expected to be announced.
The President of Ukraine commented on Trump's statement about understanding Russia's position on Ukraine's accession to NATO. Zelenskyy emphasized that the lack of security guarantees was one of the reasons for the war.
The Ukrainian president will participate in a Ramstein meeting on January 9 to discuss strengthening air defense. The key issue will be the withdrawal of Russian aircraft from Ukrainian cities.
The Biden administration plans to announce the final package of military aid to Ukraine worth about $500 million. By the end of Biden's term, Ukraine will have received 80-90% of the promised equipment.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister commented on Trump's remarks about Ukraine's membership in NATO. Sibiga emphasized that Russia has not changed its rhetoric of surrender and ultimatums.
Defense Minister Umerov will participate in the 25th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense in Germany. President Zelenskyy's participation depends on the security situation.
Shandong Port Group has banned tankers under US sanctions from entering its ports in Shandong province. This could affect oil imports from Russia, Venezuela and Iran, which account for 17% of China's total oil imports.