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The Cool Rover gas carrier has delivered the first batch of LNG from the Portova plant to the Italian port of Livorno. This comes amid a reduction in gas supplies by pipeline after the outbreak of war.

Israel's Prime Minister announced the maintenance of a buffer zone in Syria until a new agreement is reached. The statement was made from Mount Hermon amid the escalation of the conflict and the build-up of military presence in the region.

Russia's maritime oil exports fell to 3. 06 million barrels per day due to terminal repairs and sanctions pressure. Two-thirds of Russia's “shadow fleet” tankers are idle at ports due to tighter Western sanctions.

A TT pistol with 8 rounds of ammunition hidden in a car repair book was found at the Orlivka checkpoint in Odesa region. A Ukrainian citizen tried to take the weapon to Turkey.

U. S. officials report a buildup of Turkish troops and artillery along the border with Syria near the city of Kobani. The situation is reminiscent of the events of 2019 before the previous Turkish invasion.

Turkey has announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. Burhan Keroglu, who was previously the ambassador to Mauritania, was appointed as the charge d'affaires.

There are 27226 foreign students enrolled in Ukrainian universities, most of them from China - 10735 people. The most popular specialty among foreigners is medicine, and most students study at KNUTD.

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.

Syrian rebels burned the tomb of former President Hafez al-Assad in the city of Qardaha. Statues and posters of both Assad presidents were destroyed across the country during the celebration of the regime's overthrow.

The HACCU Appeals Chamber has canceled the seizure of Tetiana Krupa's son's bank account at Oschadbank. The account was used to receive salaries and profits from solar power plants.

Donald Trump has appointed his future daughter-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. This is the third appointment of members of the Trump family to diplomatic positions, including appointments to embassies in France and the Middle East.

The G7 countries have expressed their readiness to support the new Syrian government after the change of power. A key condition for support is the observance of human rights and respect for religious and ethnic minorities.

A massive accident involving 30 vehicles occurred on the Van Erchysh highway due to fog and ice. One person died and 51 were injured in the accident, four of them in serious condition.

Turkey opens the Yayladagi checkpoint on the border with Syria for the return of migrants. The checkpoint has been closed since 2013 due to fighting, and its opening should facilitate the voluntary return of 3 million Syrians.

The president of the unrecognized PMR signed a decree on the introduction of an economic emergency due to the threat of stopping Russian gas supplies. The decree provides for a special regime for gas purchases and restrictions on economic activity for 30 days.

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 Turkish president announced a reduction in Germany's political influence after Merkel's resignation. Erdogan stressed that he and putin are "the most experienced" world leaders after 20+ years in power.

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.

Britain, France and Turkey have commented on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. It is reported about the capture of Damascus by rebels and the disappearance of the plane with Assad from radar.

Arab countries, Iran, Turkey and russia have called for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Syria. The foreign ministers stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to the crisis to ensure regional security.

The European Commission has warned Georgia about the possible suspension of the visa-free regime due to non-compliance with the conditions. The country needs to repeal restrictive laws and harmonize its visa policy with the EU.

the Russian dictator canceled the requirement to pay for gas through Gazprombank for foreign companies. Payments through "third parties" in rubles through authorized banks are now allowed.

The MHP Ridgeside program received the highest award of the UN Global Compact in the Peace category. The company has created an ecosystem of support for the military and veterans in 13 regions of Ukraine.

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine will stop from January 1, 2025. The Ministry of energy and the Ukrainian GTS operator confirm the refusal to extend the contract with Gazprom and the development of alternative routes.

The Turkish president held a telephone conversation with Putin on the situation in Syria and regional issues. Erdogan stressed the importance of a diplomatic solution to the conflict and the protection of civilians.

SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.

The US State Department has called on the parties to the conflict in Syria to de-escalate and protect civilians. Rebels have captured Aleppo, and airstrikes by Syrian and Russian troops have killed 25 people in Idlib.

The airstrikes targeted a rebel-controlled residential area in central Idlib. The attack caused significant damage in the area, which is home to about 4 million people.

Russian and Syrian planes attacked the city of Idlib, killing 4 people. The rebels captured several cities near Aleppo, including the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone.