December 19, 11:05 AM • 72051 viewsDecember 20, 01:40 PM • 34561 viewsNATO is conducting a two-week military exercise to practice the use of nuclear weapons. About 2,000 troops and 60 aircraft from 13 NATO countries will take part in the maneuvers.
Germany is softening its position on arms sales to Turkey. A technical delegation has already arrived in Turkey to discuss the details of a possible deal.
Iryna Pidhaina and Artem Koval won gold in the junior duet competition at the Budapest Trophy. The Ukrainian pair scored 165.59 points and qualified for the finals of the Junior Grand Prix series.
Turkey imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot-rolled steel from China, Russia, India and Japan. The duties range from 6.10% to 43.31% and apply to about 4 million tons of imported products worth $2-2.2 billion.
According to Bloomberg, exports of prohibited goods from India to Russia have increased significantly, reaching $95 million in July. Almost one-fifth of sensitive technologies for the Russian military-industrial complex come through India.
The Georgian Prosecutor's Office announced the possible involvement of former President Saakashvili in the attempted assassination of opposition leader Targamadze in 2016. The new circumstances were established on the basis of the testimony of the accused David Khechuashvili.
A group of individuals systematically imported clothing and accessories of well-known brands into Ukraine without paying taxes. During the searches, illegally imported goods worth about UAH 6 million were seized.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.
The 59-year-old commander of a Turkish Airlines aircraft collapsed at the controls during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. The crew made an emergency landing in New York, but the pilot died before landing.
President Zelenskyy announced the possibility of taking a step toward peace in Ukraine in December. Ukraine counts on US leadership and the support of European partners to achieve stability and end the war.
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey announced plans to hold a peace summit with Russia by the end of the year. The format involves third parties, without direct bilateral negotiations with Russia.
On the anniversary of the attack on Israel, the United States announced sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in financing Hamas. The restrictions apply to three individuals, a fictitious charitable organization and a financial institution in Gaza.
For the first time in years, Germany has approved a significant arms deal with Turkey worth about 336 million euros. This includes air defense missiles, torpedoes, and equipment for the modernization of submarines and frigates.
Syria has applied to join the BRICS, the country's ambassador to Russia has said. Earlier, Turkey and Azerbaijan applied for membership, and in 2024, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia joined the organization.
Almost $6 million in cash was found on the person of the head of the Khmelnytsky Regional Center for Medical and Social Expertise. She was served with a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment, a sanction that provides for up to 10 years in prison.
Research is underway in Odesa region to grow cotton on local soils. Despite the difficult climate conditions, more than half of the bolls have already opened, indicating that they are ready for harvest.
A series of explosions occurred near the Russian Hmeymim air base in Syria. Israel allegedly destroyed a shipment of Iranian weapons intended for Hezbollah, which arrived at the base by plane under the guise of humanitarian aid.
The Ukrainian Defense Minister discussed expanding cooperation with leading defense companies. Umerov called for the localization of production and the creation of joint ventures, in particular for the production of missiles and drones.
On the night of October 2, russia attacked Izmail district of Odesa region with drones. A customs checkpoint and trucks with food were damaged.
The enemy attacked port and border infrastructure in Odesa region. Two truck drivers were wounded, and the Orlivka checkpoint temporarily suspended operations due to the shelling.
Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
russia remains an important energy supplier to Europe, accounting for 15% of the EU's gas imports in 2023.
Turkish President Erdogan said that the war in Ukraine can only be ended through diplomacy. He emphasized Turkey's readiness to participate in the peace process and step up efforts to establish a just peace.
The SBU arrested a criminal group that kidnapped and tortured businessmen to extort money. The gang was led by a russian citizen, a former member of the Vostok terrorist group.
A group of 4 people was detained in Kyiv for kidnapping and torturing a Turkish citizen. The criminals, disguised as law enforcement officers, demanded $100,000 and threatened to kill him.
Eric Adams is awaiting federal charges and has maintained his innocence. Earlier, it was reported about an investigation into possible illegal donations to his 2021 campaign, including possible donations from the Turkish government.
The captain of the foreign vessel USKO MFU was served a notice of suspicion of exporting agricultural products through the occupied Crimea. The vessel was detained in the port of Reni, and the captain is suspected of violating the procedure for entering the occupied territory.
The Turkish president said that the United States and other NATO countries do not want Ukraine to become a member of the Alliance. Erdogan emphasized that the issue of Ukraine's membership should not be resolved in a hurry.
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
Law enforcement officers detained a foreigner who organized drug smuggling to the Middle East and Ukraine. More than 5 kg of drugs worth almost UAH 5 million were seized, and a measure of restraint was chosen for the suspect.
