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The Alabuga plant produced 5,760 Shahed drones in 9 months of 2024, twice as many as in 2023. russia plans to produce 10,000 decoy drones by the end of the year to overcome Ukrainian air defense.

The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Israel held their first telephone conversation. The parties discussed the threats posed by Russia and Iran's cooperation to Europe and the Middle East.

In southern Iraq, the remains of hundreds of Kurdish women and children were exhumed from a mass grave. The victims were probably executed by Saddam Hussein's regime in the 1980s.

Iran and Russia plan to sign a strategic agreement in late January 2025, before Trump's possible inauguration. The document could give Iran access to Russian nuclear technology and new types of weapons.

moscow and Tehran plan to sign a new strategic partnership agreement at the end of January. The agreement will replace the previous document of 2001 and will cover cooperation in energy, manufacturing, and transportation.

Asaad Hassan al-Shibani called on Iran to respect Syria's sovereignty and not to spread chaos. This is a response to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's statements about Syrian youth.

Britain's defense spending has increased by 14% over 10 years, while Iran, China, and Russia have increased funding by 57%, 60%, and 34%. London plans to increase spending to 2.5% of GDP.

The President of Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas and emphasized the importance of unity. In his address, he emphasized that Ukrainians want to live peacefully on their land, to see the sun and Christmas stars instead of missiles.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the country was behind the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. He also warned of similar actions against Yemeni Houthi leaders.

Russian officials arrived in Tehran to discuss a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The parties plan to sign the document in January, which will include defense cooperation and free trade.

Iran has denied Putin's information about the evacuation of 4,000 Iranian troops from Syria. In fact, a smaller number of diplomats and advisors from different countries were evacuated using both Russian and Iranian aircraft.

U. S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urged Trump to maintain Biden's pressure on russia. He stressed that military support for Ukraine is a key lever for achieving a fair agreement.

Iran introduced reduced working hours for government agencies and online learning due to a 350 million cubic meter gas shortage. Industrial enterprises and shopping centers were left without electricity, and production decreased by 30-50%.

Russia has increased the production of kamikaze drones to 600 units per month, but has reduced their quality due to a lack of imported parts. the occupiers are modifying UAVs to make them black and stronger.

Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of building up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels. The IAEA confirms that Iran is the only country that possesses uranium with a purity of 60%.

The World Congress of Ukrainians supported the draft law on dual citizenship, but demands that important changes be made. Among the key amendments are the list of recognized countries and requirements for applicants regarding language and history knowledge.

The Iranian president vetoed a new law on the compulsory wearing of the hijab, referring the issue to the Supreme National Security Council. The law provided for harsh penalties for violations, including fines and confiscation of property.

The IDF launched a massive air strike on military targets in the Syrian province of Tartus, destroying missile depots. The explosions were so powerful that they caused a magnitude 3 earthquake.

Parasta Ahmadi was arrested after a video of her concert was published, where she performed without a hijab. The artist was detained in the city of Sari, and two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran.

Iran has passed a law that toughens penalties for women for violating the dress code and “indecency. ” Violators face corporal punishment, fines, prison terms, and restrictions on education and employment.

The Israel Defense Forces said it could strike Iran's nuclear facilities after weakening its allies in the region. The Israeli Air Force is increasing its readiness for potential strikes despite Iran's denial of developing nuclear weapons.

U. S. lawmakers have instructed the heads of intelligence agencies to submit a report on the consequences of a possible cessation of assistance to Ukraine. The report is to assess the impact on the course of the war and threats from potential US adversaries.

Two US Navy destroyers successfully defended merchant ships from a Houthi missile and drone attack in the Gulf of Aden. The attack took place on December 9-10, there were no casualties or injuries.

The Israeli Prime Minister declared the inalienable nature of the Golan Heights from Israel after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Netanyahu stressed the strategic importance of the region and thanked the United States for recognizing the annexation.

Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

In the autumn months, Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles against Ukraine, which is three times more than in the previous quarter. Ukraine successfully intercepts 93% of drones, but needs more air defense systems to protect against ballistic missiles.

Israeli ground forces crossed the Demilitarized Zone on the border with Syria for the first time since 1973. The military took control of Mount Hermon and other strategic positions to protect the border.

The Israeli military attacked a Research Center in Damascus, where Iranian long-range missiles were allegedly being developed. The headquarters of Customs and military intelligence in the Kafr Souza area was also shelled.

Rebels seized Damascus and the presidential palace, and Bashar al-Assad fled the capital. EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas called The Fall of the Assad regime evidence of the weakness of Russia and Iran.

After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.