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The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has for the first time in history exceeded the $100,000 mark, reaching $103,335. The growth occurred after the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election and his promise to make the country the "crypto capital of the planet".

Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn denied plans to mobilize 18-year-olds in Ukraine. The statement came after AP reports on possible changes to mobilization legislation initiated by the United States.

A delegation from the NABU, SAPO, and HACC met with the US Senate Appropriations Committee. Ambassador Brink emphasized the importance of the independence of anti-corruption institutions for the transparency of the use of US assistance.

Gerasimov called Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Brown about the launch of a new ballistic missile. The conversation took place six days after the attack on Dnipro with the new Oreshnik missile.

A regional court in Vienna has refused to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States. The prosecutor's office plans to appeal the decision by December 16 in the case of bribes for titanium mining in India.

A new study predicts the complete melting of Arctic sea ice in summer by 2027. Computer simulations have shown that a series of extreme weather events could accelerate this process.

The delegation led by Yermak met with future Trump advisers Volz and Kellogg. The purpose of the visit was to establish cooperation to gain support in the war against Russia.

The U. S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the TGR Group network and its executives for helping Russians circumvent sanctions. The company was engaged in money laundering and illegal cryptocurrency transactions for the Russian elite.

The U. S. State Department imposes visa restrictions on 5 Russian officials over the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Russia has illegally taken thousands of children, changing their identities and exposing them to pro-Russian propaganda.

Donald Trump is considering the candidacy of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Pete Hagel as US Secretary of Defense. The reason for the possible replacement was allegations about Hagesse's personal life and doubts about his confirmation by the Senate.

russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov has voluntarily suspended his duties as president of the International Fencing Federation. This happened after his re-election to the post on November 30, where he received 120 votes.

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

Billboard recognized Beyonce as the best pop star of the XXI century, despite the scandal over ties with Diddy. Second and third places went to Taylor Swift and Rihanna, respectively.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is an exchange of military assistance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK. Russia is receiving troops and weapons, while in return it is helping the DPRK develop its missile and nuclear programs.

Trump's advisers are developing plans to end the war in Ukraine, which include concessions to Russia and the rejection of NATO. The plan includes freezing the front lines and a carrot-and-stick system for both sides.

The Parliament has adopted bills No. 10319 and No. 11443 on combating the bribery of foreign public officials. The documents strengthen the liability of legal entities and introduce new tax measures to combat corruption.

American TV presenter Tucker Carlson arrived in Moscow for an interview with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. The journalist planned to discuss the possibility of a nuclear conflict and Russia's relations with China and the West.

A bill on registration of organizations with foreign funding has been submitted to the Serbian parliament. The pro-Russian party is proposing fines of up to 17,000 euros for violating registration requirements.

A federal court has suspended proceedings against Hunter Biden following a presidential pardon. The president's son was previously found guilty of illegal possession of weapons and lying about drug use.

Beijing has banned the supply of gallium, germanium and other metals to the United States after new US restrictions on chips. Chinese trade associations have called for a reduction in purchases of American chips.

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and the US State Department signed a memorandum of cooperation in the energy sector in the amount of up to 8 825 million. The document provides for the restoration of critical infrastructure and reform of the energy sector of Ukraine.

The study found that 2/3 of young people aged 16-25 consider smartphones to be the main distraction during their studies. People over the age of 40 are more likely to complain of fatigue as an obstacle to concentration.

The Pentagon allocates військової 725 million in military assistance to Ukraine, including three types of remote mining systems ADAM, MOMS and Volcano. The aid package also includes drones, MANPADS, and anti-tank missiles.

NATO Secretary General Rutte said that the ministerial meeting will focus on ensuring a strong position of Ukraine for possible peace talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects any alternatives to full membership in NATO.

The US special committee has completed a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic and published a 520-page report. The document confirms the theory of a virus leak from a laboratory in Uman and reveals numerous violations during the pandemic.

During a meeting in Mar-a-Lago, Trump proposed to Canada as the 51st US state if the country could not withstand the 25% duty. The proposal drew a "nervous laugh" from the Canadian delegation led by Trudeau.

Mark Rutte warned Trump about the threat to the United States from the alliance of China, Iran and the DPRK in the event of a peace agreement unfavorable for Ukraine. The NATO Secretary General pointed out the risks of the transfer of missile technology between these countries.

Donald Trump announced his intention to block the takeover of the American company US Steel by Japanese Nippon Steel. The deal, valued at.14.9 billion, was announced in December last year.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is refusing any security guarantees that are an alternative to full membership in NATO. The decision was made in view of the experience of the Budapest Memorandum and its ineffectiveness.

Jake Sullivan announced new sanctions against Russia due to North Korea's participation in the war. The United States also allocated a new допомоги 725 million aid package.