U. S. President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days after the death of the 100-year-old Nobel laureate.
According to Flightradar24, the Azerbaijan Airlines plane was flying over an area where drones were being shot at before the crash. The distress call was made between 8:23 and 8:25 a.m. when the plane was over Grozny.
According to John Kirby, a thousand DPRK soldiers were killed or wounded in the Kursk region over the past week. North Korean soldiers carry out “massive infantry attacks without support” and are subjected to “brainwashing.
The White House has information about the possible involvement of Russian air defense in the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan. The airline suspends flights to 10 Russian cities due to “external interference” in the crash.
In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.
The US President responded to the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25 and ordered an increase in military assistance. The United States provided hundreds of air defense missiles and plans to supply additional weapons.
The Biden administration is planning to impose large-scale sanctions on the Russian energy sector and the “dark fleet. ” The goal is to weaken Russia's export revenues and create leverage for the future Trump administration.
The US President approved the $895 billion defense budget, despite some controversial items. The document raised concerns about the restrictions on presidential powers and the ban on medical care for transgender people.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi announced that Ramstein's meeting is scheduled for January. Ukraine expects important announcements on military support during the meeting.
More than 4,000 appeals regarding violations during mobilization have been registered in Ukraine. Lubinets notes a decrease in cases of “busification” and opposes lowering the draft age to 18.
Zelenskyy said that Trump is aware of Ukraine's reluctance to freeze the war, although he wants a quick resolution to the conflict. Ukrainian teams are already working with Trump's teams to build relationships with the new administration.
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
The White House has confirmed the movement of North Korean troops to the front line to take part in the fighting in Ukraine. According to John Kirby, the DPRK has already lost several dozen soldiers killed and wounded.
Donald Trump called Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory “stupid. ” The White House emphasized that the decision was made after lengthy discussions.
In Madison, Wisconsin, a teenager opened fire in a private Christian school. A teacher and a high school student were killed, and six other people were injured.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna commented on the statements about lowering the mobilization age. She emphasized that such decisions are made solely with the safety of Ukrainians in mind.
Future Trump adviser Mike Volz said he was ready to consider Orban's peace proposals for Ukraine. Volz emphasized Trump's desire to end the war, but refused to comment on the details of future policy.
The U. S. Secret Service detained a man while trying to climb over a temporary fence near the White House. The incident took place on Saturday around 11 a.m., the intruder was arrested and handed over to the police.
Negotiations are underway to hold a Ramstein meeting with the participation of state leaders, including Biden. The next meeting is scheduled for December to discuss military assistance to Ukraine.
The Chinese leader will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, despite a personal invitation. China will be represented by Ambassador Xie Feng and his wife.
U. S. President Joe Biden has granted pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes. He will also commute the sentences of nearly 1,500 prisoners who have successfully reintegrated during house arrest.
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.
Religious and human rights organizations are calling on Joe Biden to use the right to commute death sentences before Trump's presidency. The pressure intensified after Biden pardoned his son Hunter.
Russia spent more than мільярдів 200 billion on the war in Ukraine and suffered 700,000 losses. Every day, the invaders lose up to a thousand military personnel, which exceeds all losses since the Second World War.
EU ambassadors were unable to agree on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia due to disputes over the import of petroleum products. Slovakia and the Czech Republic did not agree on the terms of exceptions for deliveries through Slovnaft.
Head of the OP Andrey Ermak met with representatives of the team of Donald Trump to discuss Russia's plans. Meetings were also held with US officials and business representatives.
There were 188 military clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions - 90 attacks. The enemy carried out 2 rocket attacks, 24 airstrikes and more than 4,200 attacks, using more than 2,000 kamikaze drones.
The USA has developed a plan to strengthen Ukraine's military position by providing weapons and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The plan includes the supply of equipment, military training, and a $20 billion credit from frozen Russian assets.
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.
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.
