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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is looking forward to official contacts with US President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration. Ukraine hopes for additional opportunities to accelerate the achievement of a just peace.

An overview of the most important sports competitions at the beginning of 2025. Among the main events are Eurocup matches, the Biathlon World Championship and three title fights in professional boxing.

A new inaugural portrait of Donald Trump has been published in the United States, which is strikingly different from the 2016 version. Social media users compare him to characters from the TV series The Squid Game and Breaking Bad.

Ukraine has not yet held detailed talks on security guarantees with the incoming Trump administration. The President emphasized that security guarantees are not being considered without the participation of the United States.

The head of the OP confirmed that consultations are ongoing on the deployment of an international contingent in Ukraine as part of security guarantees. This issue is being discussed between the leaders of Britain and France.

The White House confirms that there are problems with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli delegation continues negotiations in Qatar, trying to resolve last-minute issues.

Zelenskyy said he had discussed with partners the deployment of a foreign contingent in Ukraine. The President emphasized that security guarantees are impossible without the participation of the United States.

Rates for the transportation of ESPO oil from Russia to China increased from $1. 5 million to $5-5.5 million. US sanctions have affected tankers transporting Russian oil and led to vessel demurrage off the coast of China.

The Ukrainian president named the United States, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany as countries that did not want Ukraine to join NATO. During a press conference with the British prime minister, he noted that each of these countries had their own reasons.

The war in 2024 cost Ukraine about $100 billion. Of this, $40 billion was Ukraine's contribution, $35 billion from the United States, and $25 billion from Europe.

Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell by 0. 5% after reaching multi-month highs. Falling US oil inventories and new sanctions against Russia are affecting the global market.

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.