Politics
US deploys troops and specialised aircraft to the Caribbean amid pressure on Venezuela
The United States has deployed special aircraft and troops to the Caribbean. According to media reports, up to 15,000 US troops, dozens of ships and at least 10 Osprey convertibles are already in the region
Zelenskyy: peace deal may be put to referendum if it includes special status for territories
The President said that ratification of the document on the end of the war is possible both through parliament and through a national referendum, depending on how the territorial issue is resolved
Head of SAPO declares record salary of over UAH 760 thousand in December
The head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, reported a sharp increase in his income in December 2025. His monthly salary exceeded UAH 760 thousand
Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a draft 20-point framework document on ending the war with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia and stressed that the parties had come much closer to agreeing on most positions
German Foreign Minister warns of the risk of Russia preparing to attack NATO during the ceasefire
Johannes Wadefuhl said that Moscow could use a possible ceasefire in Ukraine to build up its military capabilities. Berlin calls on NATO to maintain its course of strengthening defence and support for Ukraine
Plane carrying Libyan army chief of staff crashes over Ankara in Turkey
After taking off from Ankara, controllers lost radio contact with the plane, which could have been carrying Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad. There were four other people on board, and before the signal was lost, the crew requested an emergency landing
CEC resumes work of the State Voter Register for the first time since the beginning of the Great War
The Central Election Commission has resumed the work of the State Voter Register by resolution. This paves the way for updating the data, which is essential for holding elections given the changes in the population due to the war
Russia's economy supports the war, but may collapse in 2026
Sanctions against the oil sector, falling budget revenues and the risk of a banking crisis are weakening the Russian economy. Experts warn that the system may not be able to withstand the burden of war as early as next year
Trump says the US will keep oil and tankers seized off Venezuela
The US President has confirmed that Washington will not return the oil and ships detained near Venezuela. We are talking about more than a million barrels of raw materials and increased pressure on the regime of Nicolas Maduro
Trump administration orders nearly 30 US ambassadors to return home immediately
Almost three dozen career US ambassadors are being recalled from their posts without explanation. The diplomats' union says that such a massive decision has never been made in the history of the US Foreign Service
US nuclear submarine arrives in South Korea to replenish supplies
The US nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville calls at the base in Busan. The visit was the first of its kind since the new South Korean president took office
US destroys another drug cartel vessel in the Pacific
The US military has struck a stealthy drug trafficking vessel in international waters. Intelligence confirmed its use on drug trafficking routes to the US
