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The US Deputy Secretary of Defense spoke about new trends in warfare using Ukraine as an example. Future conflicts will be characterized by a combination of expensive systems and massive use of small and cheap technologies.
Donald Trump may be named Time magazine's Person of the Year 2024. In honor of this, he will open the trading session on the New York Stock Exchange on December 12.
The Russian Foreign Ministry calls the US decision to provide Ukraine with $20 billion from frozen Russian assets a “crime. ” Moscow said it was ready to seize Western assets in response.
Ilon Musk's fortune has reached a record $439. 2 billion after the sale of SpaceX shares. The growth of capital was due to Trump's election victory and the success of his companies Tesla, SpaceX and xAI.
According to Bloomberg, Russia may launch an intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine. The United States does not consider this weapon a game-changer.
The head of the Office of the President reported on Trump's commitment to ending the war in Ukraine on the terms of a just peace. Preparatory consultations were held with the team of the newly elected US President to ensure a quick start after the inauguration.
In 2025, more than UAH 2. 2 trillion is allocated for the Defense Forces, which is 26.3% of GDP. Funding will be provided through changes to the Tax Code and funds from the ERA program.
An aircraft repair plant in Taganrog, Russia, which is under sanctions because of the war in Ukraine, was attacked. The attack damaged the boiler room and burned 14 cars in the plant's parking lot.
Donald Trump said that resolving the war in Ukraine is his top priority along with the situation in the Middle East. He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations.
IATA predicts record airline industry revenue of more than $1 trillion and 5 billion passengers in 2024. The average revenue per passenger will increase to $7, despite problems with aircraft supply and geopolitical conflicts.
Bitcoin has stabilized at $97,483 in anticipation of the US CPI data. Traders are refraining from taking significant action because of the possible impact of inflation on the Fed's rate decision.
In the United States, a lawsuit has been filed against nine major food companies over "ultra-processed" products that cause addiction. The plaintiff claims that because of such products, he developed Type 2 diabetes at the age of 16.
Finance Minister Marchenko stated that there are sufficient funds and weapons to confront the Russian Federation until at least mid-2025. Ukraine is preparing for possible changes in US support after the presidential election.
The United States is allocating Україні 20 billion to Ukraine under the ERA mechanism, which will come from frozen Russian assets. Zelensky called this an important step to strengthen the defense capability and bring the aggressor to justice.
At the 35-minute meeting, Trump expressed his desire for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine. Zelensky and Macron stressed the need for security guarantees and US support.
The UK will help Cyprus create a new national department to implement sanctions. The unit will track illegal Russian finances passing through Europe.
The US State Department is ready to use sanctions tools against the Georgian authorities. Matthew Miller announced the possibility of personal restrictions, but specific details have not yet been disclosed.
The Biden administration is considering tougher sanctions against Russia's oil trade and shadow tanker fleet. The new restrictions may be similar to sanctions against Iran.
Two US Navy destroyers successfully defended merchant ships from a Houthi missile and drone attack in the Gulf of Aden. The attack took place on December 9-10, there were no casualties or injuries.
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a 10-meter asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter. This is the smallest object found at such a distance, which opens up new opportunities for protecting the Earth.
The US State Department has approved the sale of services and equipment for servicing the F-16 to Ukraine. the package includes mission planning systems, technical support and personnel training.
Boeing resumed production of 737 MAX aircraft after a seven-week strike by 33,000 workers. The FAA has limited production to 38 planes per month due to the recent incident with Alaska Airlines.
The US Treasury announces $20 billion for Ukraine as part of the $50 billion G7 ERA initiative. The funds will come through the World Bank from frozen Russian assets.
The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.
McKinsey predicts that by 2030, women will own 38% of the $34 trillion in U. S. investment assets. This growth is driven by women's longer life expectancy, successful careers, and inheritance.
The military man Alexey “Stalker” criticized Poroshenko's statement about the possibility of stopping the war in a day. He recalled the former president's previous failed “peace plans” that led to tragic consequences.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would end the war and strengthen Europe's security. However, the decision must be shared by all NATO member states.
The self-proclaimed president of Belarus reported the importation of several dozens of nuclear warheads into the country. He emphasized that these are tactical nuclear weapons, which are 5 times more powerful than the “hazelnut” complex.
35% of Ukrainians believe in joining the EU within 5 years, and 54% believe that EU membership without NATO is possible. The majority of respondents (57%) believe that Western partners are not doing enough to help Ukraine win.
China is introducing new restrictions on the export of key components for the production of UAVs to the United States and Europe. This could significantly affect the production of drones in Ukraine, as China controls 80% of the component market.