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Ukrainian troops are doing everything possible to stop the Russian offensive on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, but the enemy has a significant advantage in artillery and aviation.

Russia has plans to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, but Ukraine is not sure about the seriousness of these plans and Russia's ability to implement them with its current forces.

According to Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the US aid package will allow the Ukrainian air force to more effectively counter Russian combined attacks and defend Ukrainian cities and critical facilities.

Turkey will not transfer its russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems to any other country, the country's defense minister has said.

Biden's team plans to make this topic less public after the approval of the aid to Ukraine, as economic issues are a priority for voters ahead of the re-election campaign.

Biden called Japan, India, Russia, and China "xenophobes" for not accepting more immigrants, arguing that encouraging immigration would boost their economies.

Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that Ukraine has the right to strike targets in Russia with weapons supplied by the UK because Russia is attacking Ukrainian territory.

The United States and Japan will jointly develop a new missile defense system worth about $3 billion to intercept hypersonic weapons by 2030.

The United States plans to impose new sanctions on organizations that facilitate arms and oil trade between Russia and North Korea by the end of the month, in coordination with allies such as the EU, the UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.

Ukraine has strengthened its defensive positions on the battlefield thanks to U. S. military assistance.

Russian troops entered the US military base in Niger after the Nigerian junta expelled US troops from the country.

Ukraine discussed with the South Korean Ambassador the use of North Korean missiles and ammunition by Russia, expressing gratitude for South Korea's support in countering Russian aggression.

Former Artem officials and a former deputy minister acted against Ukraine's interests in favor of a foreign company when purchasing equipment for the mass production of 152/155 mm shell casings.

The Philippines summoned China's ambassador after the Chinese coast guard used powerful water cannons against Philippine ships patrolling the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, damaging the vessels and escalating tensions around the disputed area.

Ukrainian hacker Yaroslav Vasinsky is sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks that demanded a $700 million ransom.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.

China promises to take "necessary measures" to protect its companies after new US sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's military capabilities targeted Chinese firms.

The United States has called on China and Russia to commit that only humans, not AI, will make decisions about the deployment of nuclear weapons, seeking to establish an important norm of responsible behavior among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

The American military battalion will remain in Lithuania indefinitely, and not until the end of 2025, as previously planned.

President Andrzej Duda proposes to organize two summits - with the United States and Ukraine - during Poland's EU presidency in 2025 to emphasize the importance of Ukraine's recovery and accession to the EU.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba said that the US aid package has boosted morale, but that a Patriot battery would have boosted it even more, as Ukrainians suffer the most from Russian missile attacks. And half of Ukraine's energy system is damaged.

Armenia and NATO agreed on a military cooperation program for 2024 and outlined areas of cooperation during consultations at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

JPMorgan Chase is facing potential confiscation of its assets in Russia due to lawsuits filed by Russian banks seeking to recover funds blocked by US sanctions.

Biden believes that "xenophobia" in China, Japan, and India is contributing to the slowdown in economic growth in these countries.

The United States accused Russia of using chloropicrin chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops and imposed new sanctions on Russian organizations involved in chemical and biological weapons programs.

A student was shot dead by police outside a high school in Wisconsin after a report of a person with a gun, leading to the closure of local schools.

Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he would like to visit the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the day protesters stormed and seized the building in an attempt to prevent the results of the 2020 presidential election from being finalized.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu called for an increase in the volume and quality of arms supplies to Russian troops to maintain the pace of their offensive in Ukraine.

Another horrific Russian ballistic missile attack on Odesa overnight damaged a warehouse, wounded 14 people, and underscored Ukraine's need for more powerful air defense systems.