Politics
Why Trump removed Maduro from power in Venezuela
The strikes on Caracas and the harsh rhetoric of the White House show that the removal of Nicolas Maduro has become one of Donald Trump's priorities. Experts explain the US motives by geopolitics, domestic politics and the struggle for influence in the region.
Defence Forces commanders support work of SSU under Vasyl Maliuk
Leading Ukrainian military commanders have publicly supported the work of the SSU and its head, Vasyl Maliuk, noting the effective coordination with the Armed Forces and the contribution to the resilience of the defence.
About 50,000 households lost power in Berlin due to suspected arson
About 50,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses in the southwestern districts of Berlin lost power. Police are investigating an alleged arson attack on a cable bridge, and the power supply is expected to be restored by 8 January.
Zelenskyy and Starmer discuss preparations for the Coalition of the Willing meeting and possible deployment of forces after the ceasefire
During the phone conversation, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer agreed on the preparation of a meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, support for US peace efforts and the deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine.
US files criminal charges against Nicolas Maduro and his wife
The US Attorney General's Office has announced criminal charges against Nicolas Maduro and Celia Flores. They are charged with narcoterrorism, cocaine smuggling and illegal possession of weapons.
Zelenskyy nominates Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov as head of Defence Ministry
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiates personnel changes in the government and proposes to appoint Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, and Mykhailo Fedorov as head of the Ministry of Defence.
Ukraine has agreed a military document with the US and is synchronising its positions with Europe
Ukraine informed its European partners of the military document agreed with the US at the level of the General Staffs and began similar work with European countries on the parameters of a peace agreement.
Maduro captured by US Delta Force special forces. world reaction to the war in Venezuela
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.
Almost half of Americans do not support Trump's approach to Russia's war against Ukraine
A poll by The Economist and YouGov found that 49 per cent of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the war between Russia and Ukraine, while only 30 per cent support him.
Ukraine attracted a record over $45 billion in security assistance in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine received over $45 billion in international security assistance. This is a record figure since the beginning of the full-scale war and almost 30 per cent more than in 2024.
Bella 1 tanker changes registration to Russian and tries to avoid US arrest in the Atlantic
The sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, which is being pursued by the US Coast Guard, has been re-registered in Russia under the name Marinera. The vessel is heading to the North Atlantic, and Moscow is asking Washington to stop the chase.
Hetmantsev accuses the Ministry of Digital Transformation of disrupting the launch of eAcces
The launch of the eAccounts system, scheduled for 1 January 2026, was postponed to 1 November 2026 due to the unavailability of the software. Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Rada's Tax Committee, put the responsibility on the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
