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Trump's tariffs could lead to a sharp rise in toy prices while China is the dominant supplier
Ukrainian corn exports: December ended with record volumes
Moscow announced readiness for "consultations" with the Trump administration
The Squid Game: the second season with Ukrainian dubbing and new rules is now available on Netflix
Trump says the US will claim Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal - NBC
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“This is inhumane": Britain and the US react to Russia's Christmas attack on Ukraine
Audi updates its model range after a 91% drop in profits in 2024
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Oil prices rise by 1% before the holidays
Bald eagle officially becomes the national bird of the United States after 242 years
Currency exchange rates on December 25: the hryvnia is approaching 42 UAH per dollar
Donald Trump plans to bring back the death penalty in the United States
Record-breaker 2024: Disney earned $5 billion at the box office
Cocoa beans overtake bitcoin to become the most profitable commodity of the year
Denmark beefs up Greenland's defenses after Trump's statements
NASA and Roscosmos agree on the completion of the International Space Station
Burning of Christmas tree in Syria provokes massive Christian protests
“Russians are far from God, and slavery and darkness lose": Zelensky wishes Ukrainians Merry Christmas
Umerov: Ukraine will receive enough aid next year
U.S. Ambassador Brink in an embroidered dress made a special holiday greeting to Ukrainians
1 billion dollars: Ukraine receives the first tranche of frozen assets from the US
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Trump's tariffs could lead to a sharp rise in toy prices while China is the dominant supplier
Due to Trump's plans for new tariffs on Chinese imports, toy prices in the United States could rise by more than 50%. American consumers will lose about $78 billion annually due to new tariffs on various goods.
Ukrainian corn exports: December ended with record volumes
In December, Ukraine exported almost 1. 7 million tons of corn, with an expected surplus of 2 million tons. Prices remain at 205-207 USD/t, with the potential to rise to 210-215 USD/t in January.
Moscow announced readiness for "consultations" with the Trump administration
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry announced readiness for negotiations with the Trump team.
The Squid Game: the second season with Ukrainian dubbing and new rules is now available on Netflix
Netflix has released the second season of The Squid Game with Ukrainian dubbing. Song Ki-hoon returns to the arena to save new participants, and the series will get new rules and the possibility of an early end to the game.
Trump says the US will claim Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal - NBC
In his Christmas posts, Trump expressed his intentions for US control over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. He proposed that Canada become the 51st US state and criticized the current management of the Panama Canal.
New scheme of Russian propaganda through fake advertising agencies exposed
Russia's foreign ministry is creating a network of fake advertising agencies to spread disinformation in the West and the Global South. One of these companies, AdNow, founded by a Russian woman named Serebryanskaya, has already been identified by the Financial Times.
European Parliament is preparing a resolution on disinformation and historical falsifications of the Russian Federation - Pushkarenko
The European Parliament has begun preparing a resolution on systemic disinformation and historical falsifications by the Russian Federation. The document exposes Russia's attempts to interfere in the politics of the EU, the US and other countries through cyberattacks and manipulations.
Bluesky social network has launched a new feature
Social network Bluesky has launched a trending topics feature in beta. The feature is available on desktop and mobile devices, but is currently only available in English.
russia starts using bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions
russian companies have officially started using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation confirmed the transactions and announced the expansion of the practice next year.
“This money was stolen from us": peskov threatens to take legal action for transferring funds from russian assets to ukraine
putin's spokesman calls the $1 billion worth of frozen russian assets transferred to Ukraine “stolen. ” russia intends to launch a legal action over the transfer.
NATO not ready for conflict with russia without u.s. support - The Independent
Leaders of three frontline NATO countries have called on the alliance to increase defense spending. The countries are concerned about a possible decline in U.S. involvement in European security after the elections.
The EU is skeptical about the possibility of European peacekeepers in Ukraine: why
EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.
Preparing for Ramstein: Boev and US Attaché agree on priorities for cooperation
Deputy Defense Minister Serhiy Boyev met with the new US Military Attaché Keith Phillips. The parties discussed the military assistance strategy for 2025 and cooperation in the defense industry.
“This is inhumane": Britain and the US react to Russia's Christmas attack on Ukraine
British and U. S. diplomats condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, during which 184 missiles and drones were fired. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 113 targets, but due to damage to power facilities, power supply restrictions were tightened.
Audi updates its model range after a 91% drop in profits in 2024
Audi has announced new car models for 2025 after a significant drop in profits. The company will present updated A5, A6 e-tron, Q5, Q6, A7, Q3 and other models with new specifications.
Aurora Borealis on Christmas: when and where to see the unusual phenomenon
Due to powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections, the aurora borealis is expected to be seen on December 25 in the high-latitude regions of the United States. The phenomenon may recur in two weeks due to the return of an active sunspot.
Oil prices rise by 1% before the holidays
Brent crude rose to $73. 58 and WTI to $70.10 per barrel due to expectations of a reduction in supplies. Analysts predict stable prices and rising demand in the coming months amid Chinese stimulus.
Bald eagle officially becomes the national bird of the United States after 242 years
Joe Biden has signed a law that grants the bald eagle the official status of the US national bird. Previously, for 242 years, this symbol existed only unofficially, without legal status.
Currency exchange rates on December 25: the hryvnia is approaching 42 UAH per dollar
The NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 9875 UAH/USD, which is 1 kopeck stronger. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 42.15-42.25 UAH, the euro - at 44.00-44.20 UAH.
Donald Trump plans to bring back the death penalty in the United States
Donald Trump has announced his intention to seek the death penalty for violent criminals after being elected president. This comes after Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal prisoners.
Record-breaker 2024: Disney earned $5 billion at the box office
Disney became the only company to cross the $2 billion threshold at the US box office in 2024. The studio released three of the highest-grossing films of the year - Inside Out 2, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Wayansa 2.
Cocoa beans overtake bitcoin to become the most profitable commodity of the year
The price of cocoa beans rose by 185% due to climate problems in West Africa, reaching $12,000 per ton. The International Cocoa Organization predicts a shortage of 478 thousand tons of raw materials.
Denmark beefs up Greenland's defenses after Trump's statements
The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.
NASA and Roscosmos agree on the completion of the International Space Station
The United States and Russia have agreed on a timeline for the completion of the International Space Station. Russia plans to use the ISS until 2028, while NASA has extended its operation until 2030.
Burning of Christmas tree in Syria provokes massive Christian protests
Hundreds of Christians took to the streets of Damascus over the burning of a Christmas tree in central Syria. The protesters demanded the rights of Christians and marched to the residence of the Orthodox Patriarchate.
“Russians are far from God, and slavery and darkness lose": Zelensky wishes Ukrainians Merry Christmas
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.
Umerov: Ukraine will receive enough aid next year
Defense Minister Umerov announced that stable supplies of military aid for 2025 will be ensured. The United States provides 50% of the aid, European partners more than 40%, and the rest comes from other countries and Ukraine's own contributions.
U.S. Ambassador Brink in an embroidered dress made a special holiday greeting to Ukrainians
U. S. Ambassador Bridget Brink wished Ukrainians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, wearing a dress with embroidery. She emphasized the importance of the partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine at this historic moment.
1 billion dollars: Ukraine receives the first tranche of frozen assets from the US
Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the United States from frozen Russian assets. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.
Powerful storm hits California's central coast: one fatality
A storm with hurricane-force winds and waves of up to 18 meters hit the California coast. One person was killed, another went missing, and part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed.