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The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for the F-16 and radar systems to Taiwan in the amount of 3 385 million. China has protested over the deal and the transit of President Taiwan through the United States.

A NATO paratrooper training center for the British, American and Dutch military has been opened in the Norwegian city of Serreisa. The new facility will be able to accommodate hundreds of soldiers and strengthen the alliance's presence in the Arctic.

The United States has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 7 725 million. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Luxembourg also provide additional support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Donald Trump announced the possible introduction of 100% customs goods of the BRICS countries if they try to abandon the dollar. He stressed the importance of the US currency for the global economy.

The president of Ukraine agreed to an interview with Lex Friedman, whose conversations on YouTube have more than 800 million views. The meeting will take place in Ukraine with a podcaster who interviewed Trump and Musk.

The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia due to anti-democratic actions of the government and the Georgian Dream party. Washington accuses Georgia of violating democratic principles and moving away from Euro-Atlantic integration.

Disney + released a documentary about the Beatles ' first visit to the United States in 1964. The film contains restored archival footage and reveals unique details of their triumphant tour.

As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.

Researchers have found 86-year-old Gertrude Strix in the United States, who was believed to have died in Auschwitz. Her father handed her 5-year-old daughter over to an unknown woman before being deported in 1944, which saved the girl's life.

This winter, five high-profile premieres of different genres are released on the big screens. Medium is a new drama with Tom Hanks, a sequel to Sonic, a horror film from Nosferatu, A thriller from Mel Gibson and a new Marvel movie.

Finnish President Stubb stated the need to study the use of anti-personnel mines, but in connection with possible changes in the security situation. The country takes into account the restrictions of the Ottawa convention, but will reconsider this issue due to the threat from the Russian Federation.

President Zelensky said that a strong Ukraine is the only chance to prevent Russia's war with Europe. According to him, Putin can attack NATO countries if Ukraine is forced to make an unprofitable peace.

The president of Ukraine announced the possibility of ending the war in 2025 with the support of the United States and Europe. To do this, it is necessary to create powerful pressure on Russia through the strengthening of Ukraine.

The president said that out of the 10 planned Brigades, the West fully equipped only 2. 5. Zelensky responded to calls to reduce the mobilization age, noting the lack of weapons for existing units.

The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.

The US State Department has agreed to sell тай 385 million worth of F16 spare parts and radars to Taiwan. The deal includes fighter jet support and advanced mobile subscriber equipment from General Dynamics.

The assistant for the United States and Britain in the Georgian defense forces left his post due to the decision of the authorities to stop European integration. Protests continue in Tbilisi, 43 people were detained.

The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.

The leader of the DPRK said that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of US intervention. He supported" Russia's right to self-defense " and promised to deepen military cooperation with the Russian Federation.

Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone spent Thanksgiving at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The actor has not previously publicly supported Trump's candidacy in the election.

Boris Johnson said that it is necessary to deploy multinational European peacekeeping forces on the border of Ukraine after the peace agreement. The former prime minister stressed the moral responsibility of Britain to Ukraine through the Budapest Memorandum.

The Senegalese President called on France to close all military bases in the country, calling them incompatible with sovereignty. The demand is related to Macron's recognition of responsibility for the "massacre" of Senegalese soldiers in 1944.

Global banks forecast a 9% decrease in income from currency trading and a 17% decrease in interest rates compared to last year. Coalition Greenwich expects a further drop in betting revenue until 2026.

74-year-old Marine Corps veteran John Reinhart decorates all the homes in his neighborhood for Christmas. He does this for the sake of his wife with Alzheimer's disease, to preserve her holiday memories.

Angelina Jolie's photo for Vogue Mexico divided fans because of the melancholic expression on the actor's face. In an interview, Jolie spoke about the role of Maria Callas and personal experiences after her divorce from Pitt.

Nearly half of American consumers are still in debt from last year's holiday season. The average credit card holder owes $7,236, and total card debt has reached a record $1.17 trillion.

China has released three American citizens, including one sentenced to death. In response, the United States returned four people wanted by the Chinese authorities.

Arabica coffee futures hit 3 3. 22 a pound, the highest level since 1972. The reason was a severe drought in Brazil and supply problems in other producing countries.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tihy commented on the appointment of Keith Kellogg as Trump's special representative for Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian Embassy in the United States already has an established dialogue with Kellogg in the framework of expert diplomacy.