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Syria's transitional government calls on Russia to reconsider its military presence and interests in the country
Syria's transitional government secretary, Obaida Arnaout, called on Russia to reconsider its military presence in the country after the overthrow of the Assad regime. The new government is negotiating with other countries and seeking to establish international relations.

Tusk announces new €100 million aid package for Kyiv
Donald Tusk announced the 46th package of military aid to Ukraine worth €100 million in January. Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the situation at the front and coordination with partners during their meeting in Lviv.

EU to discuss closure of Russian bases with Syrian rebels - Kallas
The European Union intends to raise the issue of closing Russian bases in Syria during meetings with rebel forces. This was stated by EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas after a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.

Mechanisms of asset recovery in Russia: what the Ministry of Justice proposes
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.

New details of Zelenskyy's meeting with the European Commission in Brussels have been revealed
The President of Ukraine will attend a meeting of the European Commission in Brussels to consider the EU's strategic vision for the next 5 years. The meeting will discuss the priorities of European integration and the role of the EU in a peaceful Europe.

EU plans to convince new Syrian government to close Russian bases - media
EU representatives are planning to contact Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to discuss the closure of Russian military bases in Syria. The United States is already engaged in a dialog with the new government after the overthrow of the Assad regime.

EU prepares first sanctions against Russia for disinformation: Bloomberg names targets
The EU plans to impose sanctions against more than 12 individuals and 3 organizations in Russia for disinformation operations. Restrictions are also being prepared against 20 Belarusian officials before the elections.

Zelensky to meet with European leaders in Brussels on December 18: what they will discuss
The Ukrainian president will meet with the leaders of key European countries, NATO and the EU to discuss support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of possible changes in US policy after Trump's return.

Yermak explains why Zelensky wants to talk to Biden again
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.

Stefanishyna said that there was a discussion in the EU about lowering the mobilization age
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.

Stefanishyna on Poland's future presidency in the EU Council: there is no specifics on Ukraine's European integration
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna reported that Poland did not provide specifics on Ukraine's European integration during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council. The Polish leadership plans to focus on security issues.

Politico names three most influential people in Europe
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.

NATO countries identify a number of air defense systems that can be transferred to Ukraine in a short time-foreign ministry
Following the talks, NATO headquarters identified air defense systems for rapid transfer to Ukraine. Ukraine urgently needs 20 systems such as Hawk, NASAMS or IRIS-T to protect critical infrastructure.

EU prepares to sign historic trade agreement with Mercosur despite resistance
Ursula von der Leyen plans to sign a large-scale trade agreement between the EU and MERCOSUR in Montevideo. The agreement will create a market of 700 million consumers, although France and Poland oppose it.

Zelensky discusses Ukraine's future in the alliance with new NATO Secretary General
The president of Ukraine held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the invitation to join the Alliance and strengthening military support. The parties discussed coordination of positions for achieving a just peace.

Blinken: Ukraine must make “hard decisions” on further mobilization
The U. S. Secretary of State announced the need for further mobilization in Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. The United States also calls for lowering the conscription age to 18 years to rapidly increase the number of the Armed Forces.

NATO Secretary General on possible negotiations with Russia: “We must make sure that Ukraine is in a position of strength”
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it was necessary to strengthen Ukraine's position before possible peace talks. According to him, Ukraine will be the leader of the negotiation process, but other parties will also take part.

Russian ship fires at German helicopter in the Baltic Sea - media
A Russian ship fired flares at a German military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Germany responds by tightening control over critical infrastructure in the region.

NATO is preparing new measures to counter Russian cyber attacks
NATO foreign ministers have agreed on a package of measures to counter cyber threats from the Russian Federation. Measures include sharing intelligence, additional training, and strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure.

NATO Secretary General: Closer cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea and Iran could even threaten the United States
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is an exchange of military assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK. Russia is receiving troops and weapons, while in return it is helping the DPRK develop its missile and nuclear programs.

Ukraine is working with NATO to supply 20 air defense systems by the end of the year - Sibiga
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine is negotiating with NATO on the supply of 20 air defense systems by the end of the year. The Secretary General of the Alliance confirmed that protecting Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian attacks is a priority.

NATO reaches consensus on providing air defense for Ukraine - Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a consensus on the priority of protecting Ukrainian infrastructure. The alliance plans to ensure the supply of necessary equipment to Ukraine in the near future.

"There would be the possibility of new conflicts": the head of diplomacy of Luxembourg spoke out against Ukraine's accession to NATO
Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier betel has spoken out against Ukraine's accession to NATO due to the risk of new conflicts. At the same time, Luxembourg supports Ukraine's membership in the EU.

EU launches review of Ukrainian rail transport laws
A press screening of Ukrainian legislation in the field of railway transport has started in Brussels to harmonize it with EU standards. The process is part of the preparation for Ukraine's accession to the EU under the section "Transport Policy".

EU plans to reduce embassy staff around the world
The European Commission is preparing a plan to reduce staff at many of its embassies due to budget constraints. The bloc plans to focus on countries with strategic interests of the EU and the G20.

NATO-Ukraine Council discusses Russia's launch of a new ballistic missile: are there any important decisions
The NATO-Ukraine Council held a meeting on Russia's launch of an experimental medium-range ballistic missile. The ambassadors confirmed their support for Ukraine and condemned attempts to terrorize the civilian population.

NATO and Ukraine to discuss Russia's attack with new ballistic missiles today: what is expected from the meeting
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.

Foreign Ministry confirms convening of Ukraine-NATO meeting on November 26: what will be discussed
Ukraine has initiated a meeting in the NATO-Ukraine format because of Russia's use of a new ballistic missile on the Dnipro River. The meeting will take place on November 26 to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and limiting Russian military capabilities.

NATO and Ukraine to discuss launch of new Russian missile on November 26 - AFP
NATO and Ukraine will hold talks on November 26 over Russia's launch of an experimental hypersonic missile. The meeting will be held at the ambassadorial level after the strike on the Dnipro River, where ICBMs and other missiles were fired.

President of the European Commission von der Leyen provided medical assistance to a passenger during the flight
The President of the European Commission, who has a medical degree, helped a passenger on a flight from Zurich to Brussels. The incident occurred on her way back from the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.