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The Chinese leader met with russian Security Council Deputy Chairman medvedev to discuss the war in Ukraine. Xi Jinping stated that three principles should be observed to prevent the escalation of the conflict.
The Berlin Declaration is signed in Germany, confirming that peace talks are impossible without Ukraine and its European partners. The document provides for increased military and financial support for Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
The head of the German Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Svenja Schulze, visited Kyiv to hand over aid for the restoration of energy infrastructure. She intends to personally monitor the targeted use of the funds.
The Ministry of National Unity is launching a program to bring Ukrainians back to Ukraine starting in early 2025. The first pilot project will be implemented with Germany, in particular to attract personnel to the defense industry.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was ready to continue the dialogue with Putin, despite the frustrating conversation in November. Scholz emphasized that it is important to convey to Putin the unwavering support of Germany for Ukraine.
Shakhtar ranks 27th in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League standings with 4 points.
EU and US companies continue to supply weapons to Russia through intermediary countries. Arms exports to Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries have increased 2.5 times in three years, from where they end up in Russia.
Ukraine plans to produce anti-tank grenade launchers and mines in cooperation with Germany. By 2025, the capacity of the Ukrainian defense industry will be about $30 billion.
An 1800-year-old silver amulet with a Christian inscription was discovered in Frankfurt. The discovery may change the way we think about the spread of Christianity in Europe, as it is 50 years older than previous artifacts.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the updated composition of the Ukrenergo Supervisory Board with 7 members. The composition includes 4 independent members with European experience and 3 representatives of the state.
A 57-year-old Russian citizen is accused of killing two disabled Ukrainian soldiers in the Bavarian city of Murnau. The incident occurred after a dispute about the war in Ukraine, when the suspect attacked them with a knife.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will propose a vote of confidence on Wednesday. After the expected defeat and resignation of the government, the country is preparing for new elections, where the Conservatives are leading with 31% of support.
The NBU set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 61/USD, which is 11 kopecks more. The euro is set at UAH 43.82/euro, while the dollar is trading at UAH 41.67-41.69 on the interbank market.
Three armed extremists who planned a terrorist attack on a Christmas market have been arrested in Germany. The detainees are two Lebanese and Turks who had weapons and sympathized with ISIS.
The Adidas head office and other locations were searched due to Customs and tax issues. The investigation covers the period from October 2019, and the company cooperates with the authorities.
After the fall of the Assad regime and its flight to Russia, European countries have been massively suspending consideration of asylum applications from Syrian citizens. These countries include France, Germany, Britain, Sweden, and others.
The Brovary City Council plans to receive 50 wheelchairs from sister cities in Europe for free rent. The initiative is aimed at helping people who cannot get wheelchairs through government programs.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would end the war and strengthen Europe's security. However, the decision must be shared by all NATO member states.
Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Presidential Administration, said that he would continue the dialogue with all 32 NATO members on Ukraine's invitation. The position of Germany and the United States is decisive, but membership is impossible until the aggressor is defeated.
The German Finance Minister reaffirmed guarantees of support for Ukraine in 2025, despite the lack of a permanent budget. The draft envisages a reduction in aid to €4 billion from €8 billion in 2024.
A 73-year-old woman from Kyiv paid UAH 380,000 to fraudsters, believing the story of her daughter's urgent surgery in Germany. The police detained one of the suspects in Zhytomyr, seizing part of the money.
Ukraine will take part in the summit of the United expeditionary forces in an online format. The summit will discuss assistance in recruiting Ukrainian brigades, in particular a new brigade with the support of France.
Ukraine gathers key European partners who, together with the United States of America, "are able to ensure maximum strengthening of Ukraine.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.
Bundestag MP Jens Spahn offered to pay 1,000 euros each to Syrians who agree to return from Germany to Syria. He also suggests organizing a conference on the reconstruction of the country together with Austria, Turkey and Jordan.
The Jerome family from Rinteln decorated their home with 605 Christmas trees, using 120 thousand decorations and 50 thousand light bulbs. This is the seventh family record since 2017, surpassing last year's figure of 555 Christmas trees.
The candidate for Chancellor of Germany from the CDU confirmed the immutability of the position on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Merz noted the right of Ukraine to strike at military facilities of the Russian Federation.
The president of Ukraine discussed with Friedrich Merz the creation of a contact group with the participation of Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland and Denmark. The group's goal is to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine may consider Macron's proposal to deploy foreign troops as a guarantee of security before joining NATO. Zelensky plans to discuss with Biden the issue of inviting Ukraine to join the Alliance.
Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU candidate, visited Kyiv a week after Scholz's visit. The leader of the opposition bloc, who does not rule out providing Ukraine with TAURUS, intends to discuss the state of the country's defense.