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Massive accident involving more than 50 cars in Japan: two people killed, dozens injured
In Gumma Prefecture in Japan, a large-scale accident involving 57 vehicles occurred. Two people died and 26 others were injured. The cause could be slippery roads due to heavy snow.
Zelenskyy: Russia's massive strikes are a response to peace initiatives, Ukraine needs more support from partners
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian attacks demonstrate the Kremlin's unwillingness to make peace. Ukraine is ready for compromises within the 20-point plan, needs to strengthen its air defence and counts on $700-800 billion for post-war reconstruction with the participation of the United States
US strikes ISIS positions in Nigeria at Abuja's request
The United States carried out targeted air strikes against ISIS militants in northwestern Nigeria at the request of local authorities. Washington announced the destruction of terrorists and stressed the protection of civilians, including Christians
Trump says that without his approval, Zelenskyy's peace plan will not be implemented
On the eve of his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, Donald Trump said that any peace plan regarding Russia's war against Ukraine is possible only after his approval. Negotiations will focus on security guarantees, territories and the nuclear power plant
Russian industry is on the verge of the deepest crisis since the 1990s, with businesses reporting a collapse in demand
Big business in Russia reported the worst sales since 1998. A survey by the Russian Academy of Sciences records a drop in industrial optimism to 2009 lows, a recession in industries and a sharp decline in production in November.
Zelenskyy outlines key topics of talks with Trump in Florida
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flies to meet with Donald Trump in Florida and says talks will focus on ending the war, security guarantees, an economic agreement, and sensitive election and territorial issues
Wilder says he does not consider Usyk the greatest boxer in history
Former world champion Deontay Wilder criticised Oleksandr Usyk's status as the greatest fighter of all time and explained his position. A face-to-face fight is possible between the boxers
China imposes sanctions on US defence companies over arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing has announced sanctions against 20 US defence companies and 10 executives in response to a military aid package to Taiwan worth up to $11 billion. The restrictions have a political rather than a practical effect
NABU and SAPO expose a group of MPs who took bribes for voting in the Rada
The NABU and the SAPO reported exposing an organised criminal group of current MPs who systematically received undue benefits for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. Details are to be made public later
Latvia officially withdraws from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines
Latvia's decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention came into force on 27 December. The country gained the right to use, purchase and produce anti-personnel mines amid changes in the security situation in the Baltic region
Drug dealer selling psilocybin mushrooms under the guise of chocolate exposed in Kyiv
Kyiv police exposed a 31-year-old Kyiv resident who set up a laboratory in his apartment to grow psilocybin mushrooms and sell them under the guise of chocolate bars. The value of the seized goods exceeds UAH 1 million
Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles, with Kyiv as the main target
On the night of 27 December, Russia carried out one of its largest attacks yet, using nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles. There were hits in Kyiv, 28 injured, power outages and problems with water and heat supply.