Donald Trump announced the appointment of ex-senator David Purdue as the new US ambassador to China. Purdue, who has a background in Asia and has supported challenging the 2020 election, will replace Nicholas Burns.
The USA has developed a plan to strengthen Ukraine's military position by providing weapons and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The plan includes the supply of equipment, military training, and a $20 billion credit from frozen Russian assets.
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, the Russian Foreign Minister voiced demands to end the war, including a NATO ban in Ukraine. Lavrov also commented on the possible Trump presidency and relations with the United States.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigns after losing a confidence vote by 331 votes. The country is left without an executive branch and a budget for 2025 while Macron looks for a new head of government.
Donald Trump's lawyer has appealed the dismissal of charges in the Georgia election interference case. The defense argues that as president-elect, Trump has full immunity from prosecution.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn denied plans to mobilize 18-year-olds in Ukraine. The statement came after AP reports on possible changes to mobilization legislation initiated by the United States.
Mike Johnson said that the issue of additional aid to Ukraine will not be considered until after Trump's inauguration. The speaker believes that Trump's election is already changing the dynamics of the war.
A federal court has suspended proceedings against Hunter Biden following a presidential pardon. The president's son was previously found guilty of illegal possession of weapons and lying about drug use.
Martial law has been imposed in South Korea to "destroy pro-North Korean forces. " There are clashes between military personnel and protesters near the parliament, and the opposition calls the president's actions unconstitutional.
The US special committee has completed a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic and published a 520-page report. The document confirms the theory of a virus leak from a laboratory in Uman and reveals numerous violations during the pandemic.
Jake Sullivan announced new sanctions against Russia due to North Korea's participation in the war. The United States also allocated a new допомоги 725 million aid package.
The Pentagon has released data on security assistance provided to Ukraine in the amount of more than. 62 billion since the beginning of the Biden administration. Assistance includes air defense systems, artillery, armored vehicles, and other weapons.
The Biden administration will appeal to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of 2 24 billion. Of these, 8 8 billion. it will go to USAI, and 1 16 billion. - to replenish US warehouses for new aid packages.
The United States plans to provide Ukraine with $725 million in military assistance, including anti-drone systems and anti-personnel mines. Biden intends to use all funds approved by Congress before the end of the presidential term.
The Biden administration is speeding up arms supplies to Ukraine due to fears of a policy change following a possible Trump victory. The United States also calls on Ukraine to lower the draft age to replenish its military resources.
The United States is introducing the third rehabilitation regime in three years against the Chinese semiconductor industry. The restrictions will affect 140 companies, including Piotech, which will need a special license to cooperate with American suppliers.
Donald Trump announced the appointment of Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as an adviser on the Middle East. Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, has previously helped attract the votes of Arab and Muslim voters.
Jake Sullivan denied information about the possibility of providing nuclear potential to Ukraine. The United States will continue to supply conventional weapons and military equipment to protect Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of illegal possession of weapons and tax violations. This decision caused controversy due to the political resonance of the case.
The president named the United States, Germany and Hungary among the skeptical countries about inviting Ukraine to join NATO. Zelensky is awaiting recommendations from the Alliance's foreign ministers at a meeting on December 3-4.
The president of Ukraine is building a strategy for relations with potential US President Trump. Zelensky is trying to make sure that Putin is responsible for the failure of peace talks.
Senator Graham, after a visit to Israel, announced Trump's intentions to reach an agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip by 2025. He also discussed the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and Arab countries.
The leader of the DPRK said that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of US intervention. He supported" Russia's right to self-defense " and promised to deepen military cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.
Ukraine is discussing with its partners the issue of lowering the mobilization age, but this is not a point of tension in the negotiations. The Foreign Ministry notes the lack of weapons for those already mobilized, and not the need for additional mobilization.
China has released three American citizens, including one sentenced to death. In response, the United States returned four people wanted by the Chinese authorities.
The US president condemned the massive Russian attack on Ukraine with almost 200 missiles and drones. Biden confirmed the priority of supplying air defense and other critical resources to Ukraine.
The French government has announced its readiness to make budget concessions to prevent a financial crisis. Prime Minister Barnier is trying to avoid a vote of no confidence and the dissolution of the minority government.
The EP adopted a resolution calling for providing Ukraine with aircraft, Taurus missiles and air defense systems. The document also calls for tougher sanctions against Iran, Belarus and North Korea for supporting aggression.
US intelligence considers a nuclear attack by russia unlikely, despite putin's threats. Biden changed his position on granting permission for strikes on the territory of the russian federation due to North Korea's entry into the war.