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The current US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump honored the memory of Jimmy Carter. Biden declared a day of mourning, while Trump noted the deceased's contribution to the country's development.

Donald Trump toned down his rhetoric on key campaign promises after winning the election. The president-elect recognized the difficulty of lowering prices and quickly ending the war in Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas said that the number of sabotage attacks in Europe has increased since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU plans to step up measures against Russian ships and is considering the use of frozen Russian assets.

The President of Ukraine expressed condolences on the death of Jimmy Carter. Zelenskyy noted his commitment to democratic values and support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

U. S. President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of the 100-year-old Nobel laureate.

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100 after refusing further treatment. The Nobel laureate fought melanoma and spent his last days under hospice care at home.

Zelenskyy announced the expected announcement of a significant support package from the US on December 30. Military aid worth $1.25 billion is planned, including air defense ammunition, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells.

Lavrov announces the lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-tipped missiles. The decision was made in response to US plans to deploy missiles in Germany starting in 2026.

Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services are preparing large-scale series premieres in 2025. Among them are the sequels to Venzday, White Lotus, and Stranger Things, as well as new projects with Robert De Niro and the DC universe.

Trump unexpectedly chose his former rival Marco Rubio to be the US Secretary of State. Rubio changed his position on Ukraine from strong support to voting against additional funding.

Salome Zurabishvili announced her voluntary withdrawal from the Orbeliani Presidential Palace in Tbilisi. She called the upcoming inauguration of the new president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a “travesty” and declared her unwavering commitment to the country.

The newly appointed head of the Syrian intelligence services, Anas Khattab, announced the complete disbanding of all Assad-era intelligence organizations. It is planned to create a new security system that takes into account the interests of the people.

German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz admits the possibility of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, subject to a consensus with Russia. He also supports providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles.

The DPRK's political meeting decided on the “toughest” strategy to counter the United States. North Korea plans to develop relations with “friendly” countries and strengthen its defense capabilities.

Congressman Joe Wilson has announced the introduction of a US non-recognition act against the new regime in Georgia. The document will recognize Salome Zurabishvili as the only legitimate leader until fair elections are held.

Greece has approved the transfer of 24 Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine, which have been in use for almost 40 years. The assistance also includes artillery shells and ammunition, without reducing Greece's defense capabilities.

Over the past 20 years, Ukraine's state budget deficit has gone from surplus to record levels. Economic crises, political changes, and global challenges have significantly affected the country's financial stability.

Warren Upton, a survivor of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 105 from pneumonia. He was the last surviving crew member of the USS Utah battleship, which sank during the Japanese attack.

A man with serious burns to his legs and upper body was found at Penn Station. The victim was taken to a medical center, his condition is stable, although the cause of the incident is still unknown.

Ukraine received liquefied natural gas from the United States via Greece for the first time. The OP commented.

The CDC has reported a possible mutation in the avian influenza virus in the first seriously ill patient in the United States. The virus has changed to better bind to human airway receptors, but the risk to the public remains low.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress of the need for emergency measures starting January 14 due to the debt ceiling. Trump supported the abolition of the debt ceiling, although his supporters opposed it.

China has unveiled a new Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship with an electromagnetic catapult for launching aircraft. The 40,000-ton ship can carry more than 1,000 marines and competes with the US military power.

The British government and Buckingham Palace are preparing an invitation to Trump for a second state visit after his possible return to the White House. Such a visit may not take place until 2026 due to King Charles III's schedule.

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to suspend the ban on TikTok until 2025. He claims that he will be able to find a political solution to the issue after his inauguration, using his “outstanding deal-making skills.

Montenegro has agreed to extradite Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon to the United States after a lengthy legal battle. The country's Justice Minister signed the extradition document despite a request from South Korea.

The United States plans to announce $1. 25 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package will include ammunition for air defense systems, Stinger missiles, and artillery shells of various calibers.

The White House has information about the possible involvement of Russian air defense in the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan. The airline suspends flights to 10 Russian cities due to “external interference” in the crash.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister holds phone talks with the US Secretary of State. The parties discussed the provision of air defense systems and increasing pressure on Russia.

Republican Joe Wilson invited Salome Zurabishvili to Trump's inauguration in 2025. Zurabishvili refuses to step down as president until new parliamentary elections are called in Georgia.