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The Verkhovna Rada plans to discuss ways to reduce electricity consumption by water utilities. According to Sergey Nagornyuk, the staff of Water Utilities is excessively inflated, and electricity costs make up a significant part of the cost of water.

Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

The global advertising market will exceed. 1 trillion for the first time in 2023, of which more than 50% will be received by tech giants. By 2024, the share of digital advertising will reach 73% of the total volume.

Krysten Michal arrived in Kiev to meet with the Ukrainian leadership and confirmed his support for the victory. At the same time, Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital a week after Scholz's visit.

Trump said that Zelensky is ready for peace and a cease-fire with Russia. The president of Ukraine stressed that peace is possible only if there are real security guarantees.

In the Netherlands, a 43-year-old engineer from Russia was banned from entering for 20 years for stealing ASML technological secrets. The suspect could sell stolen chip manufacturing data for tens of thousands of euros.

Donald Trump announced his intention to cancel citizenship by birthright due to executive actions. He also confirmed plans to deport illegal migrants along with their families.

The average temperature in 2024 will exceed the pre-industrial level by more than 1. 5°C for the first time. Economic losses from extreme weather conditions will grow by 6% and reach $320 billion.

The US and Ukrainian defense ministers discussed strengthening security support and the situation at the front. The parties reviewed new aid packages and preparations for the Contact Group meeting.

The US military carried out more than 75 strikes on ISIS bases in Syria to destroy terrorist camps. The operation was carried out without civilian casualties.

Near the Georgian parliament, activists decorated the Christmas tree with flags and photos of victims of previous protests. The frame of the Christmas tree was decorated with flags of Georgia, Ukraine, the EU and the United States, as well as photos of journalists and activists.

The US president expressed support for the transfer of power in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime. Washington plans to strengthen cooperation with regional allies and contribute to the development of a democratic Syria.

Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon those convicted in the case of the Storming of the Capitol on January 6 Immediately after taking office. Of the more than 1,500 suspects, about 250 are currently in custody.

The U. S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of an increase in threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting civilian infrastructure. U.S. citizens have been urged to monitor air raid alerts and seek shelter.

Donald Trump announced a possible US withdrawal from NATO if the allies do not fulfill their financial obligations. He considers the difference in defense spending between the United States and other members of the alliance unfair.

The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.

Donald Trump stated that Ukraine "likely" will not receive the current levels of military aid from the US under his presidency. He also did not provide clear guarantees regarding support for NATO.

Israeli forces took control of the buffer zone on the Golan Heights after the fall of the Assad government. Netanyahu declared the necessity of the seizure due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has reported 16 Chinese warships near the island and expects new maneuvers. China reacted sharply to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States and American support for the island.

The Pentagon has confirmed that it will not withdraw troops from eastern Syria to fight ISIS. Rebels captured Damascus, and the plane carrying President Assad disappeared from radar while fleeing the capital.

Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.

After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated the priority of supporting Ukraine and countering Russian aggression. He stressed the importance of uniting the international coalition to protect Ukrainian sovereignty.

The head of the CC reported on the positive results of meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the future Trump administration. The team of the newly elected US president showed a different attitude to the war than during the election campaign.

Salome Zurabishvili expressed concern about violations in the parliamentary elections during a visit to Paris. The opposition is protesting against the results, accusing the authorities of falsifying and detaining activists.

The Biden administration has announced a new безп 988 million security assistance package for Ukraine through USAI. The package includes ammunition for HIMARS, drones and equipment repair components.

The United States plans to provide Ukraine with a new package of weapons worth 988 million. The amount reduces the available наявні 2.21 billion under USAI through a new arms purchase strategy.

A trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, France and the United States on achieving peace and security was held in Paris. The presidents discussed the situation at the front and the conditions for a fair end to the war.

An attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yule failed due to a boycott of the ruling party. After the vote, the party leader unexpectedly called on the president to resign due to the martial law scandal.

The international agency Fitch Ratings predicts the continuation of the war in 2025 in the current parameters. A peace agreement is unlikely due to the difficult concessions that will be required from both sides.