Trump considered 200% tariffs against Russia and Ukraine but deems the method ineffective
The US leader is considering imposing trade restrictions to force the parties towards peace, but notes that due to low levels of trade, this will not work.
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Trump unhappy with Musk's frequent presence
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction to acquaintances over Elon Musk's frequent appearance in his circle, according to the New York Times.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation
As previously expected, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.
Elon Musk interferes in UK politics
Elon Musk continues to insist on a change of power in the UK, calling for US intervention. The entrepreneur, known for his support of Donald Trump
Justin Trudeau may announce resignation soon
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his intention to leave office soon. However, sources claim he has not yet made a final decision.
"Kursk Operation-2": Ukrainian forces engage in combat in the north-east
The situation at present remains contradictory. The General Staff of Ukraine reports 42 combat engagements in Kursk Oblast, some of which are ongoing.
Scholz denies reports of plans to meet Putin
Member of Parliament Roderich Kiesewetter from the opposition CDU party made a statement claiming that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is allegedly planning to visit Vladimir Putin in the near future.
Donald Trump faces first disappointment on inauguration day
US President-elect Donald Trump expressed concern that national flags would remain at half-mast on his inauguration day, scheduled for 20 January, due to the mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. This was reported by Reuters.
Tim Cook to donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration
Apple CEO Tim Cook has decided to personally donate $1 million to the inauguration committee of new US President Donald Trump. This was reported by Axios, citing its sources.
Assad attempted to be poisoned
An attempt was made in Moscow to kill former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad using the "Novichok" nerve agent.
Romania and Bulgaria officially join the Schengen area
From 1 January, Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen area, marking the abolition of routine border checks at their land borders with other European Union countries.
Father of MP hires US lobbyists to discuss Ukrainian corruption
Serhiy Tarasov, a well-known agribusinessman from Kirovohrad region, has found himself at the centre of a scandal, sparking widespread discussion both in Ukraine and abroad.
German President Dissolves Bundestag
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has officially announced the dissolution of the Bundestag. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for 23 February 2025.
Corruptors on the Public Council at the Ministry of Defence
Recent attempts to form a new composition of the Public Council at the Ministry of Defence have sparked public resonance.
Trump's imperial ambitions
This time, the former US president stated that Canadian citizens could expect a tax cut of more than 60% if their country became the 51st state of America.
The return of AMPU's "shadow advisers"
In early December, Yuriy Lytvyn, who stabilised the operations of Ukraine's seaports and the Ukrainian Corridor in the summer of 2023, was unexpectedly dismissed from the Administration of Seaports of Ukraine (AMPU)
MP Kiselev and the undeclared Range Rover
Bihus.Info journalists discovered that People's Deputy Ihor Kiselev and his wife regularly use a luxury 2023 Range Rover worth approximately 6.5 million hryvnia.
New threat to Ukraine: ballistic missiles from North Korea
Ukrainians are being warned of a potential new danger: according to reports in Russian media, North Korea may have transferred long-range Pukguksong-2 (KN-15) ballistic missiles to Russia.
Janukovych's man Shkil in charge of protecting Ukraine's energy sector
Former Party of Regions member and founder of the AVTOSTRADA road holding company, Maksym Shkil, is involved in the construction of strategic facilities and their defence against Russian strikes.
Russian passport found on Romania's honorary consul Nikolai Udyansky
A Russian passport was unexpectedly found on Nikolai Udyansky, the honorary consul of Romania. This means the Ukrainian diplomat holds Russian citizenship.
Foreign Ministry employee Tatyana Lendyak sympathises with Russians
Another Foreign Ministry employee has been caught sympathising with Russians. This concerns Tatyana Lendyak, secretary of the parliamentary group for relations with Albania.