By the end of the year, Ukraine is preparing a number of sanction decisions against Russian entities and those who assist in the aggression, including individuals from China. It is also planned to synchronize sanctions with partners, in particular regarding the 20th package of EU sanctions and a new package from Canada.
After the resumption of traffic on the Odesa-Reni highway, border guards are recording an increase in passenger and transport flow on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. No checkpoint stopped working, despite the complications of movement after the Russian attack on the bridge near Mayaky.
Ukraine receives a tranche of 2. 3 billion euros under the Ukraine Facility. The total EU support to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion has reached 187.3 billion euros.
The European Union has extended economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, until July 31, 2026. These measures, introduced in 2014 and expanded since February 2022, cover trade, finance, energy, and other sectors.
Denmark reacted to the appointment of the US special envoy to Greenland, emphasizing respect for territorial integrity. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stressed that everyone must respect the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Alexander Stubb stated that Russia occupied less than 1% of Ukraine's territory in a thousand days of full-scale war. He noted that the Russian economy is in a bad state due to sanctions, which are a strong blow to the aggressor country.
The Italian antitrust authority has fined Apple 98 million euros for antitrust violations over its app tracking transparency policy. This policy violates European antitrust rules by abusing Apple's dominant position in the app store market.
US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the release of all documents involving Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Hill.
Two NATO intelligence agencies believe Russia is working on a new anti-satellite weapon capable of attacking Starlink. It could form orbital 'clouds' of debris that could potentially disable satellites and pose a threat to other space systems.
The Swedish Customs Service released the Russian cargo ship Adler, which is under EU and US sanctions. The prosecutor did not initiate an investigation into a sanctions violation, and the vessel was allowed to continue its journey.
Volkswagen is preparing to launch a new compact electric car, the ID. Polo, which will compete with the Renault 5 E-Tech, with an expected price of around 25,000 euros. The production car, positioned as an urban electric hatchback, is expected to go on sale in the spring of next year.
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the formation of Earth-like planets, where cosmic rays from supernovae, rather than a direct explosion, enriched the early Solar System with radioactive elements. This mechanism allows the necessary elements to form at a safe distance for the protoplanetary disk.
A video showing Donald Trump making strange hand movements and slowly descending the airplane stairs has garnered attention online. This has sparked new discussions about the health of the 79-year-old former US president.
A 7-meter gingerbread replica of the house from the movie "Home Alone" appeared in Los Angeles and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The edible installation, 17.5 m long, 12.5 m wide, and 7.7 m high, was created by Disney+ and Hulu for the film's 35th anniversary.
Dianne Holechek, the first wife of Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, has died at the age of 84 at her home in Texas. The cause of death was a long battle with dementia.
Shipments of liquefied natural gas from Russia to China more than doubled compared to last year, reaching 1. 6 million metric tons in November. This allowed Russia to overtake Australia and become the largest supplier after Qatar, offering the cheapest LNG among 12 suppliers.
Security guarantees for Ukraine are not only in the hands of the United States but also the Russian dictator. This is due to the failure of the Budapest Memorandum and ongoing negotiations.
The head of the operational training department of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, died from injuries after his car was blown up in Moscow. An explosive device was found under the bottom of the car.
The global legal framework for nuclear arms control could face obstacles in 2026. On February 5, the bilateral treaty between the US and Russia, New START, expires, and in April, the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will take place in New York.
In one of the ports of Russia's Krasnodar Krai, two berths and two vessels were damaged on the night of December 22 as a result of a UAV attack. A fire covering an area of up to 1,500 square meters was recorded, with no casualties.
The Ministry of Defense's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported the damage to enemy Su-30 and Su-27 fighter jets at a Russian military airfield near Lipetsk. The operation, carried out by a representative of the resistance movement, disabled two aircraft worth up to $100 million.
A car exploded in a Moscow parking lot, injuring, according to Russian media reports, Major General Fanil Sarvarov of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The Japanese government will provide 1 trillion yen ($6. 34 billion) in support over five years for the development of its own artificial intelligence. A new company will be founded by about 10 firms, including SoftBank Group Corp., to create the country's largest AI foundational model.
Witkoff held parallel meetings with Ukrainian and Russian delegations. Four key documents were discussed, including the updated "20-point plan" and a framework agreement on security guarantees.
Chinese startups Zhipu AI and MiniMax, competitors of OpenAI, have undergone listing hearings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The companies have disclosed their financial performance for the first time, preparing for an IPO in January 2026.
Police in London are investigating a case involving one of the executives of a Premier League football club, who is suspected of sexually exploiting minors and producing indecent materials. One of the alleged victims was 15 years old at the time of the crime, and the suspect remains in office.
An inter-provincial bus traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta was involved in a fatal accident on the Krapyak toll road in Semarang city. As a result of the accident, 16 people died and 18 were injured.
Uber, in partnership with Chinese giant Baidu, will launch robotaxis in the UK, starting a pilot project with Apollo Go RT6 autonomous vehicles in the first half of 2026. The company plans to make the service available to Londoners by the end of next year and will offer it in more than 10 markets.
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Dmitriev, concluded two days of informal consultations in Miami, discussing the American peace plan for Ukraine. He met with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The US presidential administration has begun recalling career diplomats, terminating the mandates of mission chiefs in 29 countries by January 2026. This decision aims to replace personnel appointed during the Biden era with individuals who support Trump's ideology.
