MP Yegor Chernev suggests that the Biden administration may change its position on authorizing strikes deep into Russia. The coming weeks will be crucial for making such a decision.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will visit Ukraine in the coming days. He emphasized the importance of EU unity and the need to build its own capacity independently of the United States.
KFI experts found that the russian X-69 missile was made from components of various types of weapons. Foreign parts from the United States, Germany, Taiwan, China and Malaysia were found in the missile.
43 rhesus monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research center in South Carolina due to the negligence of a new employee. The police assure that the animals are harmless and ask not to contact them.
The President of the European Commission congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory. The parties discussed Ukraine's defense, trade, energy, and strengthening ties between the EU and the US.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says that Europe will not be able to finance the defense of Ukraine without the United States.
The US State Department said it would support Ukraine's negotiations with Russia only if Zelenskyy decided to do so, without external pressure. Miller emphasized that Putin has not yet shown any willingness to abandon the seizure of Ukrainian territories.
The UN Secretary-General has declared the world's insufficient adaptation to climate disasters on the eve of COP29. The world is approaching irreversible changes, including the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and Greenland glaciers.
Mr. Ilkov said that no one person can single-handedly influence the decision on NATO membership. He emphasized that the Alliance is a community of many European states.
The FBI is investigating a series of anonymous racist messages sent to black citizens in various US states after Trump's victory. The messages contain references to slavery and have caused nationwide concern.
Putin is trying to shape U. S. President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy and achieve another reset of U.S.-Russian relations on Russia's terms, according to ISW.
A US military judge has approved a plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohamed and two accomplices. Instead of the death penalty, the defendants may receive life imprisonment.
After Trump's victory in the US presidential election, financial markets showed rapid growth. Bitcoin set a record of $75,000, Tesla shares rose by 12%, and the dollar strengthened its position.
The Pentagon intends to use $4 billion of PDA and $2 billion of USAI to support Ukraine until the end of Biden's term. The US will continue to provide assistance packages on a weekly basis.
At the Budapest Summit, European leaders discussed the future role of the EU and security challenges. Leaders called for greater EU autonomy, especially in security matters.
New agreements on cooperation in intelligence and energy were signed during the visit of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister to Caracas. Venezuela remains one of the few allies of russia and supports its position in the war against Ukraine.
Susan Wiles has been appointed White House Chief of Staff for Donald Trump's second term. She will be the first woman to hold this key position and will be responsible for personnel management and communication with Congress.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that there are $300 billion of frozen Russian assets in Europe. Zelenskyy proposed transferring these funds to Ukraine for reconstruction and weapons purchases.
Putin congratulated Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and praised him for his courage. The Russian dictator declared his readiness to resume contacts with Western leaders.
The ten richest people in the world increased their wealth by a record $64 billion in one day. Elon Musk gained the most - by $26.5 billion, reaching $290.3 billion.
Joe Biden congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential election and promised a peaceful transfer of power. The current president emphasized the importance of accepting the country's choice regardless of the outcome.
Nissan Motor has lowered its annual profit forecast from 500 billion yen to 150 billion yen due to the deteriorating situation in the US and China. The company plans to lay off 9,000 employees and reduce production capacity by 20%.
Online betting sites Polymarket and Kalshi are to pay out about $450 million after Trump's election victory. The largest win of $80 million will go to a Paris-based investor known as the Polymarket whale.
Donald Trump has presented the agenda for his potential second administration. Among the priorities are changes in immigration, tax and energy policies, as well as the appointment of 4000 new officials.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia seeks control not only over Ukraine but over the whole of Europe. He emphasized the need to provide weapons instead of negotiating with Putin.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Donald Trump and called it productive. At the summit of the European Political Community, he emphasized the importance of the concept of “peace through strength.
The President of the European Council warned of the risks of showing weakness to authoritarian regimes. He emphasized the relationship between the US attitude to Russia and the signal to China.
The Kremlin spokesman did not rule out Putin's communication with Trump before the inauguration of the 47th US president. At the same time, he noted that the meeting of the leaders requires careful preparation, which is not currently underway.
The NATO Secretary General said that Europe and the United States face a growing threat amid cooperation between China, North Korea, Russia and Iran. Rutte plans to discuss countering these threats with Trump.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said it is necessary to increase defense spending by member states to more than 2% of GDP. He emphasized that it was Donald Trump who had previously promoted this idea.