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The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office stated that the investigation into the bribery of MPs for voting in the Verkhovna Rada has been ongoing since 2021. According to the investigation, some parliamentarians received tens of thousands of dollars every month before the war.
The European Union has taken another step towards energy independence by approving regulations on the phased ban on Russian gas imports. The decision was made despite objections from some countries and provides for strict deadlines, penalties and mandatory diversification of supplies.
In the Brazilian capital, lightning struck a crowd of protesters during a thunderstorm. At least 72 people required medical attention, dozens were hospitalised, and several are in serious condition.
During talks in the Lithuanian capital, the presidents of Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland focused on strengthening air defence, supporting Ukraine's energy sector after Russian attacks and promoting European integration as a key security guarantee.
Donald Trump's administration is considering scenarios for removing communist rule in Cuba, drawing on the experience of recent events in Venezuela. Washington believes that the economic situation on the island is approaching a critical point.
The war in Ukraine has been a catalyst for France in the development of military drones. The country is accelerating the creation of its own combat drone industry and involving the automotive industry in large-scale production.
The provisions of the Tax Code adopted at the start of the full-scale war explicitly exempt taxpayers from liability for late reporting and tax payments in the event of a power outage, said Danylo Getmantsev, Chairman of the Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
Air France and KLM have cancelled flights to Dubai, and some carriers have begun to avoid airspace over the Persian Gulf countries, Iran, Iraq and Israel. The reason for the increased risks is the US's statements about building up its military presence in the region.
Human rights activists continue to verify reports of casualties from the protests that erupted in late December, with estimates of losses already reaching many thousands of people.
A ship carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of Russian Urals crude oil and heading for the Suez Canal lost control near the coast of Algeria and left the shipping lanes.
Due to a fire in a warehouse building in the capital, a temporary deterioration in air quality was recorded, and residents were urged to close their windows and limit their time outdoors.
More than 70 drones and a ballistic missile attacked Kryvyi Rih for almost a day. Civilians were injured, dozens of miners were trapped underground, and the city suffered serious damage to its infrastructure.
