Lithuania's future culture minister urged against stigmatizing Russian culture due to the war, and the ministry has responded to his statement.
The Minister of Culture of Lithuania, Simonas Kairys, criticized the statement made by his successor, Šarūnas Birutis, who suggested that it is inappropriate to stigmatize the Russian people and to separate politics from culture, despite the ongoing war against Ukraine.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Strike on Kryvyi Rih: rescuers have recovered the body of another person from the rubble.
The number of fatalities resulting from the Russian shelling of Kryvyi Rih on the evening of December 6 has risen to three.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Explosions were heard in Russia's Adygea, likely targeting an airfield.
In the capital of the Republic of Adygea, the city of Maykop in Russia, explosions were heard. It is likely that the area was targeted by drones.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Ukrainian forces have eliminated an additional 1,300 Russians and destroyed 17 armored vehicles, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the past 24 hours, on December 6th, the Russian army suffered the loss of an additional 1,300 soldiers, killed and wounded. Since February 2022, Russia's total personnel losses have reached 751,910 individuals.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
The President of South Korea apologized for the imposed martial law, stating it was a decision made out of "desperation."
The President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol, addressed the nation, expressing his apologies for the recently imposed state of emergency. He stated that he "sincerely regrets" the concern this has caused among the citizens.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Before his match with Usyk, Fury will box a Russian who supports the war against Ukraine.
British boxer Tyson Fury will hold several preparatory sparring sessions before his match against Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk. One of these sessions will be with Russian athlete Alexey Dronov, who supports the war against Ukraine.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Air defense forces have destroyed seven drones that were targeting Ukraine.
On the night of December 7, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using an unspecified type of missile, along with 14 Shahed combat drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. The air defense system successfully intercepted and destroyed 7 of these targets.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Ukrainian sea drones targeted Russian objectives in occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian naval forces launched a drone attack on Russian targets in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
The U.S. has deployed 80,000 troops in Europe to deter Russian aggression.
The United States has deployed 80,000 troops in NATO member countries across Europe to deter Russian aggression.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
The second batch of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark has arrived in Ukraine.
The second batch of Danish F-16 fighter jets has already arrived in Ukraine.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Iran has significantly accelerated its uranium enrichment to levels close to those suitable for a nuclear bomb, according to the IAEA.
Iran is accelerating its uranium enrichment process to a purity level of 60%, which is required for the production of nuclear weapons.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
The NABU has initiated a lifestyle monitoring of officials at the Interior Ministry's service centers following a journalists' investigation.
The National Anti-Corruption Agency has initiated a lifestyle monitoring of several officials from the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs following an investigative report by Bihus.info.
09:22, 07 Dec|Current
Ukraine will introduce a jury system, and medical professionals will not be reassigned to infantry: key highlights from December 5th.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved the establishment of a jury trial system in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree implementing the National Security and Defense Council's decision to prohibit the reassignment of medical personnel to non-medical roles in the military. Here are the key news highlights from December 5th.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
NATO is discussing how to offer security guarantees to Ukraine without provoking Putin, according to Bloomberg.
NATO countries have shifted their focus from securing a victory for Ukraine to finding ways to position Kyiv more favorably in potential peace negotiations.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Over a dozen Russian drones attempted to attack Kyiv at night.
On the night of December 6th, Russian forces launched yet another drone attack on Kyiv. Over 10 drones were successfully intercepted and destroyed.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Occupants launched 53 drones over Ukraine last night, with most of them successfully shot down.
On the night of December 6, Russian forces launched 53 strike drones of the Shahed type, along with other types of unmanned aerial vehicles, targeting Ukraine.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
The Kobzar and Lyrnic tradition of Ukraine has been added to the UNESCO registry.
The Ukrainian "Program for the Protection of the Kobzar-Lyre Tradition" has been added to UNESCO's Register of Good Practices for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
A firm linked to laundering Russian money secured a multimillion-dollar state contract for DniproHES. "Ukrhydroenergo" has responded to the situation.
A state contract worth nearly 900 million hryvnias for materials to construct a protective structure for the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Station has been awarded to a company whose owner is reportedly linked to money laundering for Russian elites.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Finland is providing Ukraine with a new defense aid package worth €25 million.
Finland is sending Ukraine a new defense aid package, marking the 26th of its kind. The value of this assistance is estimated at 25 million euros.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Russian troops lost 53 soldiers per square kilometer during their offensive in the east last fall, according to ISW.
During the autumn of 2024, Russian forces, on average, lost 53 soldiers for every square kilometer of territory they captured while advancing in eastern Ukraine.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
During a meeting with Ermak, Sullivan pledged a "tsunami" of military aid from the U.S. to Ukraine.
During a meeting with Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, announced that the United States will provide Ukraine with a substantial military aid package before the end of President Joe Biden's administration.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Trump appointed the former COO of PayPal as the "crypto czar" of his administration.
The winner of the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump, has appointed entrepreneur David Sachs as the person responsible for policy on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Deputy: Discussions about a "golden link" for Zelensky are a Russian information manipulation tactic.
Information regarding the preparation of a so-called "golden link" in London for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is being disseminated by Russia. This is part of their information and psychological operation.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
Two new deputies took their oath in the Rada. What do we know about them?
New members of the Ukrainian Parliament, Tamila Tasheva and Bohdan Lukashuk, have taken their oaths of office.
09:22, 06 Dec|Current
After journalists' investigation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has begun an inspection of the Main Service Center.
The Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will undergo a "systematic reboot of work processes" following a journalistic investigation. The investigation revealed that the service center was struggling to meet the needs of citizens while its employees were using undeclared vehicles.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current
A new Russian offensive in Kupiansk and three strategies for Ukraine from Trump's advisors: key highlights from December 4th.
Russians made another attempt to break through in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, but were eliminated by Ukrainian forces. Within the circle of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, there are three main proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, all of which involve Ukraine renouncing NATO and the occupied territories. Here’s a summary of the key points from December 4th.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current
The French Parliament has dismissed the government for the first time since 1962.
The French Parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. Since 1962, when Georges Pompidou was Prime Minister and Charles de Gaulle was President, no French government has lost the confidence of Parliament.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current
The Netherlands will allocate an additional €22 million for Ukraine's air defense and cyber resilience.
The Netherlands will allocate an additional 22 million euros to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and cyber resilience.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current
Reuters: A Ukrainian delegation led by Ermak met with Trump’s advisors.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, met with representatives of the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current
An Austrian court denied the extradition of Dmitry Firtash to the United States.
An Austrian court has denied the extradition of Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States on corruption charges.
09:22, 05 Dec|Current