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The President of Ukraine said that the format of the upcoming talks with Russia is still unknown. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of European representation at the negotiating table, as Ukraine will become part of the EU.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi discussed the situation at the front with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Despite heavy fighting, the enemy did not achieve its strategic goals, and the United States confirmed its continued support for Ukraine.

Ukraine's president said it is possible to end the war this year with Trump's help. According to Zelenskyy, the newly elected US president is able to put pressure on Russia and provide Ukraine with real security guarantees.

Mark Zuckerberg defends the use of the LibGen Meta dataset with copyrighted ebooks. He draws parallels with YouTube, which also fights against pirated content.

New US sanctions have stopped 10% of Russia's shadowy oil transportation fleet. About 65 tankers with Russian oil cannot enter the ports of China and other countries.

Obama, Clinton and Bush Jr. will not attend President-elect Trump's traditional inaugural dinner. All three, however, will attend the swearing-in ceremony.

The SES officially denied the information about the mobilization of 50% of the service's employees. 90% of the SES personnel have reservations, including all employees of the rapid response units.

Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.

U. S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio has emphasized the importance of NATO, but stressed the need to increase allied contributions. He emphasized that rich European countries should invest more in their own defense.

Chinese hackers gained access to more than 400 US Treasury Department computers through a vulnerability in BeyondTrust software. More than 3,000 unclassified files, including sanctions and intelligence documents, were stolen.

US President Joe Biden has warned of the formation of an oligarchy and a dangerous concentration of power among the super-rich Americans. He compared the situation to the era of “robber barons” and called for forcing the wealthy to play by common rules.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. The signing of a major agreement with Zelenskyy on cooperation in the areas of defense, science, energy and trade is planned.

The White House is considering options for maintaining access to TikTok in the United States after the ban came into effect on Sunday. The app may remain active, but without updates, although a complete shutdown is also possible.

The US President called for constitutional amendments to increase the responsibility of presidents for crimes during their tenure. Biden also expressed concern about the concentration of power in the hands of oligarchs and the spread of disinformation.

Armenia's Defense Minister has stated that he wants to maintain a high level of cooperation with Russia, but needs to discuss important issues. The country does not actually participate in the CSTO, although it has not officially withdrawn from the organization.

Canada has prepared a draft list of $105 billion worth of US goods to impose duties in response to possible Trump sanctions. 12 out of 13 provinces have supported a common strategy to counter US protectionism.

U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.

Armenia and the United States have established a Strategic Partnership Commission to cooperate in economic, security, and defense. russia has responded with threats and criticism, especially regarding Armenia's intentions to join the EU.

The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.

President Zelenskyy said that 33-34% of Ukraine's weapons are domestically produced, about 40% come from the United States, and less than 30% from Europe. He also expressed his gratitude to Biden and emphasized the importance of the US-European alliance.

John Ratcliffe, a candidate for the post of CIA director, said that the risk of a US conflict with a nuclear power is growing because of the war in Ukraine. He also called the current situation the most difficult for US national security in history.

TikTok plans to shut down operations in the US on January 19, unless the Supreme Court overturns the ban. Users will be notified of the blocking and given the opportunity to download their data.

The United States imposed sanctions on nearly 100 entities associated with the Russian military machine. Banks, defense companies, foreign companies and individuals are subject to restrictions.

YouTube vlogger MrBeast announced his intention to acquire TikTok to prevent the platform from being blocked in the United States. After this statement was published, several billionaires approached him to discuss a possible deal.

Brent and WTI oil prices rose amid US sanctions against Russian tankers. The IEA warns of possible supply disruptions, and OPEC predicts an increase in oil demand by 2026.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced confirmed information about Russia's plans to carry out air terror against airlines around the world. Poland is actively working to counter Russian sabotage.

The President said that the European military contingent could become part of the security guarantees, but not the only one. Currently, the Ukrainian army has 880 thousand soldiers. About 33-34% of all weapons in Ukraine today are domestically produced.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the invaluable role of U. S. assistance for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression. He also emphasized the importance of the US presence in NATO as a pillar of global security.

The President's team is preparing the content and format of the meeting with Donald Trump after his inauguration. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian president expects active cooperation with US President-elect Trump in the spirit of “peace through strength. ” Zelenskyy also hopes to strengthen sanctions against Russia and discussed the prospects of Ukraine's accession to the EU.