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Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon those convicted in the case of the Storming of the Capitol on January 6 Immediately after taking office. Of the more than 1,500 suspects, about 250 are currently in custody.
The U. S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of an increase in threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting civilian infrastructure. U.S. citizens have been urged to monitor air raid alerts and seek shelter.
Donald Trump announced a possible US withdrawal from NATO if the allies do not fulfill their financial obligations. He considers the difference in defense spending between the United States and other members of the alliance unfair.
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine "likely" will not receive the current levels of military aid from the US under his presidency. He also did not provide clear guarantees regarding support for NATO.
Israeli forces took control of the buffer zone on the Golan Heights after the fall of the Assad government. Netanyahu declared the necessity of the seizure due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry has reported 16 Chinese warships near the island and expects new maneuvers. China reacted sharply to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States and American support for the island.
The Pentagon has confirmed that it will not withdraw troops from eastern Syria to fight ISIS. Rebels captured Damascus, and the plane carrying President Assad disappeared from radar while fleeing the capital.
Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.
After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated the priority of supporting Ukraine and countering Russian aggression. He stressed the importance of uniting the international coalition to protect Ukrainian sovereignty.
The head of the CC reported on the positive results of meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the future Trump administration. The team of the newly elected US president showed a different attitude to the war than during the election campaign.
Salome Zurabishvili expressed concern about violations in the parliamentary elections during a visit to Paris. The opposition is protesting against the results, accusing the authorities of falsifying and detaining activists.
The Biden administration has announced a new безп 988 million security assistance package for Ukraine through USAI. The package includes ammunition for HIMARS, drones and equipment repair components.
The United States plans to provide Ukraine with a new package of weapons worth 988 million. The amount reduces the available наявні 2.21 billion under USAI through a new arms purchase strategy.
A trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, France and the United States on achieving peace and security was held in Paris. The presidents discussed the situation at the front and the conditions for a fair end to the war.
An attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yule failed due to a boycott of the ruling party. After the vote, the party leader unexpectedly called on the president to resign due to the martial law scandal.
The international agency Fitch Ratings predicts the continuation of the war in 2025 in the current parameters. A peace agreement is unlikely due to the difficult concessions that will be required from both sides.
US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at the Elysee Palace to meet with Emmanuel Macron. Later, the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meetings with world leaders will take place.
American billionaire Elon Musk is expected at Le Bourget Airport to attend the opening of the restored Notre Dame. Earlier, Donald Trump had already arrived in Paris to participate in a diplomatic meeting of world leaders.
Donald Trump joined 40 world leaders at the opening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral after a five-year renovation. The restoration of the historical monument cost 700 million euros and was completed earlier than expected.
Asma Assad and her three children went to Russia while the Syrian President himself remains in the country. The rebels have captured large areas and are approaching Homs, where thousands of people are being evacuated.
European diplomats are preparing for a scenario where the United States, under the leadership of Trump, may stop helping Ukraine. Borrel recommends that Ukraine develop its own weapons production as the most effective way to continue the fight.
On December 7, Ukraine celebrates the day of the Ukrainian headscarf, founded in 2019. The holiday became an international flash mob and set a national record for the number of women in traditional headscarves.
44-year-old veteran Pete Hegset received Trump's support in the fight for the post of head of the US Department of Defense.
Mexico is making efforts to maintain a trade agreement with the United States and Canada due to the threat of new duties. Trump threatens to impose duties due to problems of illegal migration and drug trafficking.
A US court ordered ByteDance to abandon Tik Tok by early next year under the threat of a ban. The decision could affect 170 million TikTok users in the United States.
Donald Trump announced his support for Pete Hegseth for the post of US Secretary of defense, despite the scandals surrounding his candidacy. Trump praised Hagset's education and military experience.
The Biden administration is discussing the possibility of preemptively pardoning officials who may face prosecution under the Trump presidency. Potential candidates include Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, Adam Schiff and Liz Cheney.
The French president will hold separate meetings with Trump and Zelensky at the Elysee Palace on December 7. After the meetings, the leaders will attend the opening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral.