Russian drone attack hits residential building in Kyiv

Russian missiles and drones frequently target Kyiv but are usually shot down, with the incident the first of its kind in months, AFP reports.

Ukrainian, Polish Ministers meet over trucker border protest

Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said Thursday that he had met with his newly appointed counterpart in Poland to discuss a cargo blockage on their shared border by Polish truckers, AFP reports.

Russian court fines Google over $50 million for spreading ‘prohibited information’

A Russian court fined Google on Wednesday 4.6 billion rubles (approximately $51million) for failing to remove prohibited and fake information, particularly about the conflict in Ukraine, EFE agency reports.

VIDEO// Mass shooting in downtown Prague

A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service said Thursday, AP reports.

Ukrainian men living abroad will be called up to fight at the front next year

In search of additional soldiers, the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, wants to call home next year the Ukrainian men who live abroad, informed dpa on Thursday, quoted by Agerpres. Ukrainian men aged between 25 and 60 from Germany and other countries who are fit for military service are to be required to come to the armed forces recruitment centers, Umerov said, Digi.24.RO reports.

Ukraine shoots down 34 out of 35 Russian drones

Ukraine's air defence shot down 34 out of 35 Russian drones launched in a major overnight attack on 12 Ukrainian regions, the air force said on Thursday, Reuters reports.

Baltic security bolstered: Germany deploys 5,000 troops

In a significant geopolitical development, Germany announced the deployment of a 5,000-strong brigade to Lithuania starting in 2024.

Colorado High Court bans Trump from ballot

In a groundbreaking decision, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former President Donald Trump ineligible to appear on the state's Republican primary ballot, as reported by Reuters.

Ukraine eyes 500k more troops in war's second year

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a proposal from his military to mobilise up to 500,000 additional troops.

UNSC delays vote on Gaza resolution

The United Nations Security Council has once again postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the conflict in Gaza, at the request of the United States, reports dpa, cited by Agerpres.

Ukraine's battle plan: 1991 borders stand, tactical adjustments possible

In a year-end press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski affirmed the nation's commitment to its war strategy, stating that a return to the borders of 1991 remains unchanged.

Red Sea attacks disrupt global trade routes

A surge in Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels traversing the Red Sea has ignited anxieties about a potential escalation of global shipping disruptions and subsequent price hikes for crucial commodities like oil and consumer goods, as reported by BBC.