The Times
The world’s media outlets report that Mykhailo Fedorov’s call to hold elections during the war divided the protests calling for his return to the Ministry of Defense. Some of the protesters distanced themselves from him.
Fire Point plans to deliver the first FP-7. x by the end of 2026, and carry out the first interception of a Freyja ballistic target by the end of 2027. The interceptor will cost approximately $700,000.
The United Kingdom seeks to restore direct lines of communication with the Russian command to prevent incidents that could escalate into confrontations. The last high-level contact took place in 2022.
Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory are affecting public sentiment, but may strengthen supporters of the war. The Kremlin may use this as a justification for mobilization and a tougher strategy.
FIFA announced the creation of a semi-private subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to raise $4. 2 billion. The plan drew criticism from UEFA and former FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed from the post of Minister of Defense due to disagreements with Syrskyi, has received offers from Palantir. According to opinion polls, more Ukrainians trust him than Zelenskyy.
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Russia has the technical capability to launch a nuclear strike. However, intelligence currently sees no signs of preparation for such an attack.
The head of Ryanair proposes limiting alcohol sales in airports to two drinks. This is intended to reduce the number of aggressive incidents during flights.
Four Ukrainian vessels from Britain may be involved in an international mission to restore navigation. Military officers will discuss the details at the summit.
Ali Khamenei's son is incapacitated in the city of Qom due to a serious illness. Official Tehran denies hospitalization and claims the leader is healthy.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.
The Central Election Commission set a six-month period after the end of hostilities to prepare for voting. The working group rejected elections due to security risks and the war.
Ukraine offered its experience in destroying "Shaheds" to protect the US in the Middle East. Ukraine's experience in organizing the use of weapons against a wide range of targets can help other countries.
The Russians are trying to break through in the Zaporizhzhia direction, having thrown about 20,000 troops at the assault on Stepnohirsk. The loss of the city will allow them to shell Zaporizhzhia around the clock.
FIFA does not plan to reinstate Russia in competitions, despite President Gianni Infantino's statements about the need to lift the ban. Such a move would face strong opposition from a number of European countries.
The German armed forces are preparing for a worst-case scenario of a Russian attack on NATO in two to three years. Lieutenant General Funke does not rule out thousands of wounded daily and hybrid threats.
Russians have used dangerous chemical substances over 9,000 times in Ukraine. A protracted war could push the Kremlin to use more dangerous weapons.
British officials have found legal grounds to seize vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. 520 vessels transporting Russian oil have been sanctioned by the United Kingdom.
Great Britain and France plan to send up to 15,000 soldiers to protect Ukraine after a peace agreement is concluded. This number is significantly less than the initial proposals, which is due to limited resources.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is considering fleeing to Moscow with his entourage if protests in Iran intensify. This plan follows the example of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Russians plan to create tourist sites, so-called "places of military glory," in the occupied Donbas and attract investments there for "tourism development. "
The US does not support EU initiatives to confiscate Russian sovereign assets, warning of possible consequences. They consider frozen assets a flexible leverage in future negotiations.
The European Union may announce a decision on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets within two weeks. These funds, up to 100 billion pounds sterling, or over 130 billion US dollars, include 8 billion pounds sterling (over 10 billion dollars) in the United Kingdom and are intended to provide funding for aid to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump may believe that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to bluff to get a better deal. Trump claims he has already solved eight wars and is desperate for Ukraine to be the ninth to boost his chances for next year's Nobel Peace Prize.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
Prince Andrew has been living in Royal Lodge for over twenty years, paying only a symbolic fee, as he covered rent payments in advance with renovation work. This causes outrage among Britons, especially given his financial difficulties and lack of inheritance.
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" may be banned in Ukraine, said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
The names of 13 Russian commanders have been released, under whose leadership Russian army units committed mass crimes against civilians in Bucha. Eight have already received suspicions from Ukrainian prosecutors, five have been identified but suspicions have not yet been brought.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his intention to identify as many Russian soldiers as possible responsible for the killings in Bucha. He emphasized that war criminals will be held accountable with the support of international partners.
Ruth Posner, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist, and her 97-year-old husband Michael, died in a clinic in Switzerland by assisted suicide. They had been married for almost 75 years and made the decision due to emotional weakness and lack of energy.