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Trump declares US control over Venezuela and allows military action in the region
Donald Trump said that the US is actually in control of the situation in Venezuela, seeking access to oil and not ruling out new strikes. He also spoke harshly about Colombia, Mexico, Cuba and Greenland.
Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as acting president of Venezuela and declares readiness for dialogue with the US
Delcy Rodriguez officially took office as acting president of Venezuela following the Supreme Court's decision. She reaffirmed her loyalty to Nicolas Maduro and at the same time declared her readiness to cooperate with the United States.
Zelenskyy appoints new deputy heads of SBU and Anti-Terrorist Centre
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the first deputy and two deputy heads of the SBU, as well as a new head of the Anti-Terrorist Centre. The composition of the National Security and Defence Council has also been updated.
Summit on Ukraine's security guarantees to be held in Paris on 6 January with participation of the US, NATO and the EU
On 6 January, the Coalition of the Willing will meet in Paris to discuss the protection of Ukraine after a possible peaceful settlement. European leaders, representatives of the US, NATO and the European Commission have confirmed their participation.
Russian attack damages US company's plant in Dnipro, spills 300 tonnes of oil on roads
Russian drones attacked an oil extraction plant in Dnipro owned by the US company Bunge. About 300 tonnes of oil spilled onto city roads, and traffic on the waterfront was restricted for several days.
24-year-old woman detained in Kyiv for blowing up car of National Guard soldier
The Kyiv Police and the SBU detained a 24-year-old resident of the capital who is suspected of a terrorist attack against a National Guard serviceman. She blew up a car on the instructions of Russian special services, but did not receive the promised reward of $1,500.
After Maduro's overthrow, the US is betting on Venezuelan oil: what's next
Venezuela, with the world's largest oil reserves, may reopen to US companies, but sanctions, infrastructure and political uncertainty are hampering a rapid recovery.
The global economy in 2026: slower growth, trade wars and risks of a debt crisis
In 2026, the global economy is expected to slow to 2.9 per cent, with trade conflicts intensifying, debt risks and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence boom.
Switzerland declares a national day of mourning for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire
The Swiss government has declared 9 January a national day of mourning for the victims of the fire in a bar in the resort of Crans-Montana. Bells will ring and a minute's silence will be observed across the country.
Ex-MP detained in Germany in case of manipulation of domestic government bonds and laundering of over UAH 1 billion
At the request of the State Bureau of Investigation, Germany detained a former deputy of the VIII convocation suspected of manipulating the stock market and legalising over UAH 1 billion. The charges relate to schemes with government bonds and artificial profits worth UAH 20 million.
Zelenskyy appoints Yevhen Khmara acting head of SBU and discusses scaling up special operations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yevhen Khmara as interim head of the SSU. During the meeting, the parties discussed the systemic development of the service and scaling up the experience of special forces.
Zelensky confirms Malyuk's resignation as SBU chief and his focus on special operations
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.