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Elon Musk criticized the British government, calling the country a “tyrannical police state. ” The billionaire supported a petition for new elections and shared a documentary by a far-right activist.

In 9 months of 2024, Ukraine imported 239 thousand passenger cars worth $3. 3 billion. Germany, the US and China became the main suppliers of cars to Ukraine.

Components from five countries manufactured in 2023 were found in the North Korean KN-23/KN-24 missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine. russia received more than 100 such missiles from the DPRK and uses them against civilian targets.

The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.

The powerful storm Bert brought a month's worth of rainfall to the British Isles in 48 hours. The storm caused flooding, loss of life and left 60,000 customers in Ireland without power.

Unidentified UAVs were spotted over the British air bases Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell, which are used by the US Air Force. The incidents occurred on November 20-22, and the military is monitoring the situation.

The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will speak at a NATO conference about the threat of Russian cyberattacks on Britain's critical infrastructure. Russia has already carried out at least nine cyberattacks on NATO countries through hacker groups.

Republican Lindsey Graham announced possible sanctions against US allies who will assist the ICC with the arrest of Netanyahu and Gallant. The threats concern Canada, Britain, Germany, and France.

Russia has fired about 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of the year. The missiles contained components from nine Western manufacturers, including the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

At the COP29 summit, rich countries agreed to allocate $300 billion annually to poor countries until 2035 to combat climate change. Experts and representatives of vulnerable countries consider this amount insufficient.

The Center for Countering Disinformation denied the fake about the departure of the US, British, French and German embassies from Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all foreign diplomats continue to work on the ground.

Banks in the UK, Turkey, UAE, Hungary and Thailand are cutting back on their cooperation with Russia following new US sanctions. Banks stop servicing Gazprombank's UnionPay cards.

The UK government signals its readiness to execute the ICC warrant for Netanyahu's arrest. Germany and Hungary refuse to execute the warrant.

The official residence of King Charles III is valued at $4. 9 billion. The palace has 775 rooms and hosts 50,000 guests at official events and 530,000 tourists annually.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi met with British Chief of Defense Staff Radakin. Britain confirmed further logistical assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country is not at war with Russia. This denial followed statements by the Russian ambassador about Britain's direct involvement in the conflict.

Oil prices posted their biggest weekly rise in two months due to the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Brent reached $74.14 per barrel and WTI reached $70.07 amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. Poland increases defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025 amid threats from Russia.

Over 47 million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the first 10 months of 2024, up 7. 03% year-on-year. Istanbul was the most popular city with 15.8 million visitors.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirms its need for German Taurus missiles and continues its dialogue with Germany to obtain them. Germany remains the second largest supplier of military aid after the United States.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that the country does not provide Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching Russian territory. Spain continues to honor its commitments to Kyiv.

The UK government has imposed sanctions on Dmitry Firtash, his wife and financier Denys Horbunenko. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.

British intelligence agencies are checking information about Russia's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on the Dnipro River. Western sources have not yet confirmed the use of this type of missile.

The British government refused to comment on the authorization to use Storm Shadow missiles against targets in Russia. Defense Minister Geeley said the front line is unstable and that support for Ukraine is increasing.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.

Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 2,900 in Germany. The decision is due to losses in the passenger car segment and the transition to electric vehicle production.

For the first time, Ukraine has used British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike Russian territory. Permission to use the missiles was granted in response to Russia's involvement of North Korean troops.

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.

The British embassy remains open in Kiev, despite the closure of diplomatic institutions in the United States, Spain, Italy and Greece. The safety of staff and British citizens remains a priority.