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The Verkhovna Rada plans to prepare a draft law on elections in a special or post-war period by the end of February. The elections themselves will be held no earlier than 90 days after the law is passed and subject to a ceasefire.
The US media reported the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by a US special forces unit. Caracas declares its resistance, Russia and the EU call for restraint, and the region tightens security.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers Kyrylo Budanov to head the Office of the President of Ukraine
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Lagos after an accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Police are investigating the possibility of speeding and a tyre blowout.
Since April 2022, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has received €1.613 billion in contributions. In December 2025, the partners transferred €350.5 million, which will be used to restore and improve the resilience of the power system.
On the night of 31 December, drones attacked a port pier, an oil refinery and a gas pipe in Tuapse. An oil depot in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, was also hit.
In Serbia, students across the country collected signatures in support of early parliamentary elections. The action was the next stage of pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing protests and corruption allegations.
Interpol puts former Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat on the international wanted list after French court verdict in money laundering and corruption case
Toyota plans to produce more than 10 million vehicles in 2026. The focus is on stable demand for hybrids, production in Japan, and risks from duties and supplies.
The clean-up of the aftermath of the Russian attack on 27 December has been completed in the capital. Two people were killed, 32 injured, and more than 400 rescuers and 90 pieces of equipment were involved.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ottawa announces $2.5 billion in additional economic aid to Ukraine and confirms continued military support
On the night of 27 December, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and Kyiv region. At least 11 people were injured in the capital, including two children. High-rise buildings, a dormitory, private homes and cars were damaged
