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The American Film Academy has announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 Oscars. The film Emilia Perez received 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked: The Conjuring with 10 nominations each.

The Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inspected the 155th Mechanized Brigade and noted its progress in acquiring combat capabilities. Syrskyi thanked France for its assistance in creating the brigade and decided to strengthen the units.

The legendary British actress Judi Dench shared that due to her progressive vision loss, she needs constant support. Due to retinal disease, she has to learn her roles by ear with the help of friends.

The court imposed a pre-trial restraint on Dmytro Ryumshyn in the form of detention with the possibility of bail. The former commander of the 155th Brigade was detained because of the mass desertion of his subordinates during the exercises in France.

The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Belgium and France at the Economic Forum in Davos. They discussed investments, economic support, agricultural and energy development.

French investigating judges have issued an arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad for war crimes. The case concerns the death of a French-Syrian citizen during a bombing in 2017.

The hearing to choose a measure of restraint against Dmytro Ryumshyn, former commander of the 155th Brigade, has been postponed until tomorrow. He is suspected of inactivity due to the unauthorized abandonment of the unit during the EU exercises.

French director Bertrand Blier has died at the age of 85. He was known for his non-conformist style and black humor, and won an Oscar for his film Get Your Handkerchiefs Ready.

A commander who paid a soldier UAH 1 million for repairing a private house instead of serving was exposed in Ternopil region. The suspects face up to 6 and 10 years in prison, respectively.

The French president said that the war in Ukraine will not end immediately after Trump's inauguration. Macron called on European countries to strengthen their own defense capabilities and support Ukraine.

SBU and SBI detain generals over failed defense of Kharkiv region in 2024. President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of investigation and fair punishment, regardless of status or past merit.

The SBI detained the former commander of the 155th Brigade, Dmytro Riumshyn, for concealing the desertion of his subordinates. During a training exercise in France, 56 soldiers left the training grounds without permission due to command negligence.

In 2024, the wealth of billionaires grew by $5. 7 billion daily, reaching $15 trillion. According to Oxfam, five trillionaires may appear in the world within a decade, while 44% of the population lives in poverty.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with high-ranking French officials to discuss military assistance and security guarantees. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, military training and measures to achieve peace.

A French Atlantic 2 military aircraft was subjected to a radar jamming and “illumination” attempt by Russian Federation during an observation mission over the Baltic. The incident occurred during a NATO operation to monitor possible damage to undersea cables.

The head of the OP confirmed that consultations are ongoing on the deployment of an international contingent in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. This issue is being discussed between the leaders of Britain and France.

Zelenskyy said he had discussed with partners the deployment of a foreign contingent in Ukraine. The President emphasized that security guarantees are impossible without the participation of the United States.

The President of Ukraine said that most Western countries do not want to recognize the possibility of further Russian aggression after Ukraine. According to him, this is the main mistake that prevents them from strengthening their support for Ukraine.

Starting in 2026, BCG vaccination in Ukraine will be administered in the first 24 hours after birth instead of 48 hours. The schedule of pertussis and measles vaccinations will also be updated, and the HPV vaccine will be added to the calendar.

Over 800,000 people visited Notre Dame Cathedral in the first month after its restoration. Every day the church receives about 29 thousand visitors, two-thirds of whom come without prior reservation.

Macron and Starmer are discussing the possibility of deploying French and British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after a potential peace deal. The proposal comes amid expectations of Trump's pressure for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

The Center for Countering Disinformation denied fake information about sending 30 Ukrainian UAV operators to Sudan. Russia is spreading disinformation through a fake Facebook post to discredit Ukraine in Africa.

The President said that the European military contingent could become part of the security guarantees, but not the only one. Currently, the Ukrainian army has 880 thousand soldiers. About 33-34% of all weapons in Ukraine today are domestically produced.

An experimental study has shown that ants memorize the smell of aggressive rivals and react more hostile to them. Insects form their behavior based on previous experience of interaction.

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister announced his readiness to send troops to Ukraine at the request of the Ukrainian side. This issue will be discussed with the allies after an official request from Ukraine.

Olympic silver medalist in shooting Yusuf Dikeç demanded 30 thousand euros for an interview with L'Equipe. The demand caused outrage in Turkish sports circles because of the prestige of the French publication.

Far-left French MPs initiated a vote of no confidence in the government of François Bayrou immediately after his keynote speech. The government needs 287 votes to be dismissed, but the initiative has low chances of success.

A Frenchwoman transferred 830 thousand euros to a fraudster impersonating Brad Pitt using AI images. The scammer convinced the woman that she needed the money for cancer treatment.

The President of Ukraine had a lengthy conversation with the French leader on defense support and deployment of partner contingents. The parties also discussed the purchase of shells and training of the Ukrainian military.

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot is suspected of misappropriation of public funds and other financial crimes. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office conducted searches at his home and the town hall of Le Cannet.