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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth ironically assessed the performance of Russian air defence systems in Venezuela during the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, stressing that there were no casualties among the US military.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Vasyl Malyuk would remain in the SBU and focus on asymmetric operations. At the same time, the selection of candidates for the new head of the service continues.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba is in a difficult situation after the US operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Washington does not rule out further pressure.
Russia's exports declined due to cheaper oil and OPEC+ quotas, while imports of investment goods fell by almost 9%, halting the modernisation of the economy.
A state of emergency is declared in Venezuela after explosions in Caracas and several states. The authorities accuse the US of military aggression, but Washington does not comment officially.
On 2 January, the Russian army launched a ballistic missile attack on a residential area in the centre of Kharkiv. One multi-storey building was destroyed, and the number of injured increased to 31 people.
The Ministry of Defence is working every day to strengthen the Ukrainian army. Our priorities remain unchanged. People. Weapons. System.
In an interview with Suspilne, Kyrylo Budanov summed up the state of the war at the end of 2025, assessed Russia's resources, prospects for negotiations, and explained the logic of the United States and Donald Trump.
The Finnish police detained two sailors of the Fitburg vessel, which is suspected of damaging the submarine communication cable between Finland and Estonia. Sanctioned cargo was found on board.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine wants the war to end but is not ready to give up its sovereignty. According to him, the peace agreement is 90% complete, but security guarantees and strong international commitments remain key.
In 2025, the world's 500 richest people gained $2.2 trillion and brought their total wealth to $11.9 trillion. The main drivers were the growth of stock markets, the boom in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.
On the morning of 30 December, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Odesa region. Port and industrial infrastructure, oil tanks, and a civilian ship carrying grain were damaged, and one person was injured.
