Five ambassadors from Georgia have announced their resignation following Tbilisi's decision to freeze its European integration efforts.
On December 2, the Georgian ambassador to the Czech Republic, Tea Maisuradze, announced her resignation on the social media platform X due to the Georgian authorities' decision to halt the country's Euro-Atlantic integration efforts.
09:14, 04 Dec
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused the pandemic is a result of a leak from a Chinese lab, according to findings from the U.S. Congress.
On December 2, the House of Representatives Committee of the U.S. Congress released the findings of a two-year investigation into the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that triggered the pandemic.
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The President of the European Council identified the challenges facing the European Union, highlighting Ukraine among them.
The European Union is facing numerous challenges, making it difficult to identify the key issues among them. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, in an interview with Ukrinform during his visit to Kyiv, which was published on December 2nd.
09:14, 04 Dec
Russia is evacuating its military fleet from Syria, according to military analysts.
According to OSINT analysts, this information has been reported by Naval News.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has approved the resignation of MP Shkrum from her duties.
On December 3, the Verkhovna Rada voted to accept the resignation of Alena Shkrum, a member of the "Batkivshchyna" party. This was reported by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a deputy from the "Holos" party, on Telegram.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has appointed Chernyshov as the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity.
On December 3rd, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Alexey Chernyshov, the head of the Naftogaz company, as the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of National Unity. This was announced via Telegram by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a member of parliament from the "Holos" party.
09:14, 04 Dec
Ukraine's first companies have updated their bookings based on new criteria, including furniture manufacturers, according to the Ministry of Economy.
On November 29, seven leading enterprises in Ukraine received updated booking approvals based on new criteria. This information was reported by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine on December 3.
09:14, 04 Dec
Umerov was summoned to the Parliament due to scandals surrounding defense procurement, particularly involving defective mines.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been summoned to a session of the Verkhovna Rada. This decision was made by the parliament on December 3, as reported by lawmakers Oleksiy Honcharenko ("European Solidarity") and Yaroslav Zheleznyak ("Voice").
09:14, 04 Dec
The future of Ukraine lies within NATO, but for now, the Alliance will focus on supporting Kyiv, according to Rutte.
The aggressor country, Russia, shows no intention of ending its war against Ukraine and is attempting to undermine its resistance, which is backed by NATO. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a press conference in Brussels on December 3, ahead of a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers, as reported by the defense alliance's press service on YouTube.
09:14, 04 Dec
Sybiga announced that Ukraine urgently requests an additional 20 air defense systems from NATO.
Ukraine requires an additional 20 air defense systems and is counting on NATO's assistance in this matter. This statement was made by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on December 3, ahead of the Alliance's ministerial meeting, as reported by "European Truth."
09:14, 04 Dec
"30 years for this document." Sibiga delivered the Budapest Memorandum to NATO headquarters.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga brought a copy of the Budapest Memorandum, which guaranteed Ukraine's security in exchange for its renunciation of nuclear weapons, to the NATO Foreign Ministers' Summit in Brussels, Belgium. The video was released on December 3 by "Radio Liberty."
09:14, 04 Dec
Media has identified seven countries currently opposing Ukraine's NATO invitation.
Ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels (Belgium) on December 3-4, seven member states are not in favor of Ukraine's invitation to the Alliance. This information comes from sources cited by Politico.
09:14, 04 Dec
Lviv anti-vaccine blogger Stakhiv, suspected of leaking Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, has been released from pre-trial detention.
Lviv blogger Ostap Stakhiv, known for his anti-vaccine stance and previously arrested on suspicion of fraud and disseminating information about the locations of Ukrainian Armed Forces units, was released from custody on December 3. This was reported by the publication "Grati."
09:14, 04 Dec
"Increase military aid and reduce discussions." Rutte urged to bolster Ukraine before negotiations with Russia begin.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes that it is essential to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to establish a strong position before negotiations begin with the aggressor nation, Russia. He made this statement during a press conference ahead of the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, as reported by the Alliance’s official website.
09:14, 04 Dec
The Rada has approved a draft law to amend the military registration rules for 17-year-old Ukrainians.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the draft law No. 12076 as a basis, which amends the law on "Military Duty and Military Service." According to the information on the parliament's website, 249 members of parliament voted in favor.
09:14, 04 Dec
Protests in Georgia saw police violently disperse demonstrators, resulting in the arrest of over 200 individuals.
The fourth day of anti-government protests in Georgia ended with another crackdown and arrests. This information is reported by "News of Georgia," local media, and Telegram channels.
09:15, 03 Dec
With Trump's rise to power, Orbán may resume his "peace diplomacy" efforts in Ukraine, according to media reports.
The elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban have discussed various diplomatic options for halting the war in Ukraine on multiple occasions. This information was reported by Radio Free Europe on December 1.
09:15, 03 Dec
The Baltic states will impose sanctions on those who violently suppress protests in Tbilisi, according to Landsbergis.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will impose sanctions on those involved in the suppression of protest actions in Georgia, following the government's decision to suspend negotiations for EU membership. This was announced by Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on social media platform X.
09:15, 03 Dec
The Kremlin is preparing Russians for the end of the war with Ukraine, according to media reports.
The authorities of the aggressor nation, Russia, are in discussions with regional officials regarding preparations for the conclusion of the war with Ukraine (publicly referred to in Russia as a "special military operation" or "SMO"), reported the Russian publication "Kommersant" on December 1, citing its own sources.
09:15, 03 Dec
Scholz announced that a €650 million aid package for Ukraine will be delivered soon.
Ukraine will receive its sixth IRIS-T system, Sea King helicopters, and additional weaponry from Germany. This announcement was made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on December 2, as reported by "RBK-Ukraine."
09:15, 03 Dec
Stoltenberg believes Ukraine could temporarily cede occupied territories.
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that territorial concessions by Ukraine to Russia could be acceptable for ending the war. He expressed this opinion in an interview with the portal Table.Briefings, published on December 2. The content is available by subscription and is cited by "European Truth."
09:15, 03 Dec
MP Shkrum plans to resign, and her statement has already been reviewed by the relevant committee of the Rada.
Ukrainian parliament member Alena Shkrum from the Batkivshchyna party has submitted her resignation. This was reported on December 2 by the website of the Verkhovna Rada's committee on regulations, parliamentary ethics, and organizational work.
09:15, 03 Dec
Zelensky showcased "smart" drones produced in Ukraine and in collaboration with Germany to Scholz. Check out the photos!
On December 2nd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv to examine the latest models equipped with automatic target detection and engagement systems. This included drones, FPV drones, ground robotic complexes, and a drone swarm management system. This information was reported by the official website of the president.
09:15, 03 Dec
The President of the European Council announced a "brainstorming" session focused on the security of Europe.
Europe needs to prioritize its security amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, during his visit to Kyiv, in an interview published by Ukrinform on December 2nd.
09:15, 03 Dec
Klichko met with Scholz to discuss Ukraine's invitation to NATO and security guarantees.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In his Telegram channel, Klitschko stated that he urged the German Chancellor to supply Ukraine with TAURUS missiles, which, along with missile systems from other countries, he believes could strengthen Ukraine's position.
09:15, 03 Dec
"I clearly told Putin: 'We will not tire.' Scholz and Zelensky discussed continued support for Ukraine."
During his visit to Ukraine on December 2, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky all potential ways to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, as well as diplomatic efforts for the coming weeks and months. They also addressed bilateral cooperation and collaboration with other partners. This information was shared during their joint press conference, as reported by the president's official website.
09:15, 03 Dec
"Preferably, it should be three letters." Zelensky responded regarding what Russia should do in the context of the war against Ukraine.
During a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on December 2 in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the plan to end the war by 2025 and emphasized the significance of NATO membership. The video was shared on Zelensky's Facebook page.
09:15, 03 Dec
"Message to other partners." Zelensky discussed "one of the longest bilateral meetings" with Scholz.
In a statement following December 2nd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his meeting in Kyiv with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was one of the longest he has had. The transcript was released by the press service of the Ukrainian leader.
09:15, 03 Dec
Zelensky approved sanctions from the National Security and Defense Council against Russian drone manufacturers, targeting 109 individuals and companies.
On December 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky implemented the decision made that same day by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) regarding the imposition of sanctions for involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The decree was published on the official website of the President.
09:15, 03 Dec
The Pentagon has announced a $725 million aid package for Ukraine.
As part of the enhanced security assistance announced by U.S. President Joe Biden on September 26, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on December 2 an additional $725 million in aid to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
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