War in Ukraine: Missile attacks in Kherson, despite Moscow's proposed truce

Vladimir Putin and Moscow Patriarch Kirill's truce has failed. The Russians bombarded Kherson today, but accused Ukraine of not respecting the truce. Kiev had initially rejected any temporary peace that could be used by Russia to move more troops into Donbas. Thus, Putin decreed a truce which he did not respect. Ukrainian President Zelensky said peace means the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine in an appeal to the citizens of the Russian Federation.

Harbin Ice City has opened its doors. Hundreds of sculptures - on display for free

The 39th edition of the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off in China on Thursday, the largest carnival of its kind in the world. Although the highs reach minus 20 degrees Celsius in the "Ice City", people continue to practise winter sports and visit tourist attractions. One of the most eye-catching objects is an eight-metre high snow sculpture of a rabbit. Here are 30 amateur teams creating ice sculptures.

Vladimir Putin calls for a two-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Kiev's reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Defense Minister Serghei Shoigu to halt bombing in Ukraine for two days, on January 6, from 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, January 7, at 12:00 a.m. The request comes after Russian Patriarch Kirill proposed to both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries a ceasefire over the Christmas period. The advisor to the president of Ukraine, Mihail Podoleak, came with a first reaction. According to him, a "temporary truce" will take place "only when the Russian Federation leaves the occupied territories."

Kherson bombed again. Authorities report dead and injured people

The bombing of the Ukrainian city of Kherson continues, announces the president of the Military District in the region, Yaroslav Yanushevich, quoted by Ukrainskaia Pravda. According to the cited source, as a result of the attacks, one person lost his life and three were injured.

Washington reacts after Ukrainian attack that killed Russian soldiers: 'No lamentation'

There is "no lamentation" in Washington after a Ukrainian bombing killed numerous Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine, a White House spokesman said on Wednesday, Agerpres reports Thursday, referring to AFP.

Poland signs deal for Abrams tanks from US

The Polish government on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from the United States as it builds up its army amid the war raging in neighboring Ukraine, AFP reports.

Powerful storm threatens California with more flooding

Rain lashed the Bay Area early Wednesday as Californians braced for another powerful storm, which forecasters said would bring more flooding, landslides and damaging winds just days after another “atmospheric river” drenched the West Coast, The New York Times reports.

Klaus Iohannis and Volodymir Zelenski agreed to identify solutions regarding the law on national minorities in Ukraine, which displeased the Romanian authorities

The foreign ministers of Romania and Ukraine will hold discussions on the new law regarding national minorities (communities) in Ukraine to identify bilateral solutions. The agreement was reached during a phone conversation between the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Russia is preparing a new mobilization. Zelensky: Ukraine needs to strengthen its defense and relies on international support

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his speech on Tuesday evening that Russia is preparing a new mobilization and a new offensive. Ukraine, according to Zelensky, needs to strengthen its defense and counts on international support.

Chisinau-Kyiv train race, in the top of the best routes in Europe

The Chisinau-Kyiv train race was included in the list of the best routes in Europe. The Lonely Planet platform has compiled a ranking of the best routes worth traveling in 2023. This top includes the Chisinau-Kyiv route. The announcement was made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Daniel Vodă, in a post published on his Facebook page.

Nearly 7,000 civilians have now been killed in Ukraine war: UN

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said that nearly 7,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in Ukraine’s war with neighboring Russia, EFE reports.

NATO Military Committee, convened in Brussels. The evolution of the war in Ukraine - on the agenda for discussions

NATO's Military Committee meets, on January 18 and 19, in Brussels, to analyse the evolution of the military invasion of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, started in February last year.