The Southern Air Command of Ukraine reported on December 25 that air defense forces had destroyed 11 enemy targets in the Kherson region. Among the destroyed targets was a Russian cruise missile.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue. In southwestern Ukraine, a volunteer organization called "Black Tulips" conducted search operations in a forest near Dolyna to locate the remains of missing soldiers. Explosive materials were also discovered during the searches.
In Kryvyi Rih, a ballistic missile strike resulted in one death and 15 injuries. Rescuers continue to search for survivors among the rubble.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Moscow launched large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, targeting it with 70 missiles and over 100 drones.
Earlier, Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Urus-Martan, Shalinsky, and Staropromyslovsky districts of Grozny. These districts are only 5–10 km away from Grozny airport.
Additionally, the Southern Air Command of Ukraine confirmed that air defense forces had successfully destroyed 11 enemy targets in the Kherson region, including a Russian cruise missile. It is worth noting that Russia began its invasion in February 2022, claiming to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned these attacks and called on the Department of Defense to continue increasing arms supplies to Ukraine. According to Biden, these attacks aim to deprive the Ukrainian people of access to heating and electricity.
Since the beginning of the war, Washington has allocated $175 billion in aid to Ukraine. However, whether this support will continue under the newly elected President Donald Trump remains uncertain. Trump has stated his intention to end the war quickly.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he was "very angry" and "pissed off" over remarks about Ukraine’s leadership. He warned of tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow is deemed responsible for prolonging the war.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin that cooperation between their countries is vital for regional stability. In a phone call, he reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for peace in Ukraine, safe navigation in the Black Sea, and Syria’s territorial integrity.
A severe cyberattack disabled Ukraine’s online railway ticketing system on Monday, causing extensive queues and disruptions, with Kyiv officials attributing the incident to a possible Russian attempt to destabilise the nation.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials held discussions on Sunday regarding proposals to protect Ukraine's energy facilities and critical infrastructure. The meeting in Saudi Arabia is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's diplomatic drive aimed at ending the ongoing three-year conflict.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 214 drones in an overnight attack, targeting multiple regions across Ukraine. Air defenses intercepted many of the UAVs, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
China’s military announced on Tuesday that it has begun joint army, navy, and rocket force exercises around Taiwan, aimed at deterring what it described as Taiwanese independence efforts.
The Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at overhauling the U.S. election system, arguing the changes could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Panama’s government announced on Monday it has extended by three days the safe passage allowance for former President Ricardo Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua, where he has been granted asylum.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised recent steps toward normalizing relations between Russia and the United States, describing the development as a positive move for global stability
Greenland's incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen pledged on Monday to strengthen ties with Denmark while pursuing the Arctic island's ultimate goal of independence.
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots, monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it navigated Australian waters, were alerted to a live-fire exercise via a civilian radio broadcast, defense officials revealed on Tuesday.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region, followed by a 6.4-magnitude tremor, killing 2056 people and leaving 3,900 injured. The quake caused building collapses in Myanmar and Thailand, prompting emergency declarations and ongoing rescue efforts.
As the world shifts toward clean energy at an ever-accelerating pace, large economies are scrambling to secure reliable supply chains for rare earth minerals. These minerals, once seen as mere industrial components, have become a political tool in the global power struggle
Russian forces carried out a drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late Wednesday, injuring at least twenty one people and causing structural damage, according to Ukrainian officials.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
The Kremlin announced on Monday that it is working with the United States on potential peace efforts for Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's recent outburst expressing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China’s military announced on Tuesday that it has begun joint army, navy, and rocket force exercises around Taiwan, aimed at deterring what it described as Taiwanese independence efforts.
The Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at overhauling the U.S. election system, arguing the changes could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Panama’s government announced on Monday it has extended by three days the safe passage allowance for former President Ricardo Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua, where he has been granted asylum.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised recent steps toward normalizing relations between Russia and the United States, describing the development as a positive move for global stability
China’s military announced on Tuesday that it has begun joint army, navy, and rocket force exercises around Taiwan, aimed at deterring what it described as Taiwanese independence efforts.
The Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at overhauling the U.S. election system, arguing the changes could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Panama’s government announced on Monday it has extended by three days the safe passage allowance for former President Ricardo Martinelli to travel to Nicaragua, where he has been granted asylum.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised recent steps toward normalizing relations between Russia and the United States, describing the development as a positive move for global stability
Greenland's incoming Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen pledged on Monday to strengthen ties with Denmark while pursuing the Arctic island's ultimate goal of independence.
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