The European Union has announced the approval of a new approach to Ukraine's accession talks, which provides for technical negotiations to advance the process. This decision was made following an informal meeting of the bloc's European affairs ministers in Lviv.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service has for the first time named the US a potential threat to the country's security, noting that the US prioritizes its own interests and encroaches on Greenland. Russia and China are still considered the main risks to Denmark.
Denmark faces more external threats than in many years due to rising geopolitical conflicts. NATO military intelligence points to Russia and China as the main threats, as well as uncertainty about the US role as a guarantor of European security.
Australia has legally banned children under 16 from accessing social media, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged young people to use their free time for personal development.
President Zelenskyy reported 24/7 communication with partners, which confirms Europe's maximum involvement in resolving the Ukrainian issue. He discussed support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and energy assistance with representatives of many countries and international organizations.
The UN Security Council will hold a new open meeting on Ukraine on December 9 at 10:00 local time. The initiative was supported by Denmark, France, Great Britain, Greece, and South Korea at the request of Slovenia, which chairs the Security Council.
Denmark plans to donate 9. 4 billion kroner to Ukraine in 2026, almost half the amount allocated in 2025. In total, the country has allocated 70 billion kroner for military support to Ukraine.
Tesla registrations in Europe fell by 12. 3% in November, reaching about 17,000 cars. Excluding Norway, the decline was 36.3%, while in Norway sales increased by 175%.
Spiegel reported that the Élysée Palace, in a statement to the German publication, denied that Macron had spoken of any betrayal.
MEPs are considering regulating energy drinks for minors due to health risks. Some EU countries already have age restrictions, but the European Commission notes that there is insufficient data for safe daily limits for children.
Denmark will be the first country in Europe to stop delivering paper letters from 2026 due to an almost 90% reduction in volume since 2000. Danish Post NordPost will focus on parcel delivery, dismantling mailboxes at the end of December.
Canada is calling on NATO for a more systemic approach to Arctic security amid geopolitical changes. Foreign Minister Anita Anand will raise the issue at a meeting of NATO ministers.
The Irish media regulator has launched an investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn. The reason is a suspicion of inadequate mechanisms for reporting illegal content, which could lead to a fine of up to 6% of annual revenue.
For the first time in NATO, Denmark has allowed the Ukrainian company Fire Point to establish rocket fuel production on its territory. The plant in Vojens, near Skrydstrup Air Base, is expected to start operations in 2026.
He emphasized the importance of progress in developing security guarantees and a long-term foundation for the stability of Ukraine and Europe.
A new study has found that tattoo ink rapidly travels to the lymphatic system, where it can remain for months, kill immune cells, and disrupt the body's response to vaccines. This raises public health concerns as tattooing becomes increasingly common.
The sanctions coalition imposed restrictions on over 500 entities in Russia's energy sector, including oil tankers and financial institutions. This led to a decrease in the price of Russian oil and a reduction in its exports, forecasting significant losses for the Russian budget.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
Thanks to sanctions, Russian oil exports have already decreased by 15-20%, and crude oil production in the Russian Federation will decrease by 5% by the end of the year. The 20th package of EU sanctions is being discussed, which includes restrictions on the financial sector and the infrastructure of the shadow fleet.
European politicians have agreed to improve the welfare of cats and dogs, as well as to track their origin. The document establishes minimum rules for all member states regarding microchipping, registration, and the prohibition of mutilation.
The European Parliament proposes raising the minimum age for social media access to 16, and for teenagers aged 13-16, allowing access only with parental consent. It also proposes limiting addiction-inducing features and strengthening advertising rules.
TikTok Shop is expanding its assortment by offering luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel bags, rare Louis Vuitton and Nike sneakers, and Rolex and Cartier watches. Most items are sold through second-hand resellers who use AI to confirm authenticity.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with international partners the strategy for investigating international crimes and the reform of the prosecutor's office. The discussion also covered Ukraine's European integration path and the deportation of Ukrainian children.
The heads of the foreign affairs committees of 20 European countries adopted a joint statement on the war in Ukraine. They emphasized that a just peace must be based on international law and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.
The European Council has officially approved the EU's annual budget for 2026 with commitments of €192. 8 billion and payments of €190.1 billion. The budget is aimed at defense, migration, competitiveness, and crisis preparedness.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with Danish Ambassador Thomas Lund-Sørensen, discussing business protection and cooperation in the security sector. They also touched upon the investigation of international crimes committed by the Russian Federation and the establishment of a Special Tribunal.
Ukraine's men's basketball team has begun preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers in Riga. Dmytro Skapintsev and Oleksiy Len ignored call-ups to the national team, while 12 players are preparing for matches against Georgia and Denmark.
Despite the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 2027, Great Britain, Poland, and Germany have already announced restrictions on social assistance. UNHCR emphasizes the importance of supporting vulnerable groups and providing accessible information for refugees.
The Dutch military opened fire on unknown drones over Volkel Air Base. The drones were observed for two hours before flying away, and could not be tracked.
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