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The German chancellor cited Trump's criticism of Biden's decision to strike Russia to justify his refusal to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles. Trump called Biden's authorization “very stupid.

China's top diplomat said on Tuesday that he hoped the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump would “make the right choice” and work with Beijing, hours after Trump told reporters that the COVID-19 pandemic had complicated his relationship with his “friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The former FBI informant admitted that he fabricated a story about $5 million in bribes to Joe and Hunter Biden from the Ukrainian company Burisma. Smirnov also pleaded guilty to tax evasion on $2 million in income.

Donald Trump called Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory “stupid. ” The White House emphasized that the decision was made after lengthy discussions.

In Madison, Wisconsin, a teenager opened fire in a private Christian school. A teacher and a high school student were killed, and six other people were injured.

Of the promised €241 billion in aid to Ukraine, Europe has actually provided only €125 billion. The difference of €64 billion remains a debt, not counting the recently promised €52 billion.

Oleksandr Smirnov is preparing to plead guilty to providing false testimony about bribes to the Bidens from Burisma. Under the plea agreement, he faces 4 to 6 years in prison.

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine is working on mechanisms to recover frozen Russian assets. Ukraine plans to use not only the interest but also the entire body of assets to support the state.

The US Treasury is considering additional sanctions against the russian “shadow fleet” and possible restrictions on Chinese banks. There are also discussions of lowering the price limit on russian oil below $60 per barrel.

Andrius Kubilius met with representatives of the OP to discuss strengthening air defense and coordination with the United States. The parties discussed the fight against Russian propaganda and ways to achieve peace through strength.

Alexander Smirnov has entered into a plea agreement in the case of evidence tampering against Joe and Hunter Biden. He faces 4 to 6 years in prison for perjury and tax evasion.

Trump's team is actively consulting with Kiev and the Biden administration on a plan to end the war. The details of the plan have not been disclosed yet, but sources confirm the seriousness of the new president's intentions.

The Biden administration plans to deliver thousands of missiles, hundreds of thousands of shells, and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 5 weeks. The Pentagon is using sea and air routes to expedite the delivery.

American journalist Evan Hershkovich published an investigation into the FSB's counterintelligence department after his release from a Russian prison. He spoke about the head of the department, Dmitry Minaev, who organized his arrest and exchange.

Negotiations are underway to hold a Ramstein meeting with the participation of state leaders, including Biden. The next meeting is scheduled for December to discuss military assistance to Ukraine.

The United States will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $500 million. The package will include ammunition for HIMARS, anti-tank weapons, and anti-drone equipment.

President Biden approved another package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include air defense, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles. The White House confirmed that it will continue to provide assistance until the end of the administration's term.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, announced consultations with the team of US President-elect Trump before the inauguration. The main topic of discussion is ending the war on the terms of a just peace and international law.

Yermak said that Zelenskyy plans to discuss with Biden the possibility of inviting Ukraine to NATO. The president wants to use the last opportunity while Biden is in office.

The U. S. House of Representatives has approved the 2025 defense budget without extending the lend-lease for Ukraine, allocating $300 million in aid. The expert explains why the absence of the line item is not a critical issue.

U. S. President Joe Biden has granted pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes. He will also commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 prisoners who have successfully reintegrated during house arrest.

U. S. lawmakers have instructed the heads of intelligence agencies to submit a report on the consequences of a possible cessation of assistance to Ukraine. The report is to assess the impact on the course of the war and threats from potential US adversaries.

The IDF has begun withdrawing troops from the area of the city of Khiam in southern Lebanon in accordance with the November ceasefire agreement. The full withdrawal from all areas is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025.

Donald Trump may be named Time magazine's Person of the Year 2024. In honor of this, he will open the trading session on the New York Stock Exchange on December 12.

The Russian Foreign Ministry calls the US decision to provide Ukraine with $20 billion from frozen Russian assets a “crime. ” Moscow said it was ready to seize Western assets in response.

Christopher Wray has announced that he will step down as FBI director in January 2025, although his term was supposed to last until 2027. The decision was made after weeks of deliberation and amid criticism from Trump.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna held a discussion with top EU officials on lowering the mobilization age in Ukraine. She emphasized the unacceptability of such a position due to the lack of a system for planning and training brigades.

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.

The United States is allocating Україні 20 billion to Ukraine under the ERA mechanism, which will come from frozen Russian assets. Zelensky called this an important step to strengthen the defense capability and bring the aggressor to justice.

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.