Hungary's Orban in Türkiye:

Without Türkiye protecting Europe from the south, life in Hungary and across Europe would be unlivable.

We would be drowning in illegal migration—this has been prevented thanks to Türkiye.

On this day in 1991, leaders of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine signed the Belovezh Accords, declaring the Soviet Union dissolved and creating the CIS.

On December 26, the USSR’s parliament officially confirmed its end.

Netanyahu:

I speak with Putin on a regular basis, and this relationship serves our vital interests.

Netanyahu:

What you describe as the supposed collapse of Israel’s international standing is completely detached from reality.

Netanyahu:

Many lies are being spread—claims that I opposed returning hostages, that IDF soldiers kill babies for sport.

This is antisemitic propaganda, and we are fighting it worldwide, including with over two billion shekels just transferred to the Foreign Ministry.

On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7 “a date which will live in infamy” as he addressed Congress after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

Within hours, Congress approved his request to declare war on Japan, officially bringing the United States into World War II.

Zelensky:

Ukraine has no right under its Constitution, international law, or moral law to give up its territories.

Zelensky:

The U.S. peace plan has been reduced from 28 to 20 points.

The Americans want to find compromises, but when it comes to territories — there are none.

Zelensky:

Donald Trump has “his own vision” for how the war should end, which differs from the Ukrainian one.

Zelensky:

Trading Ukrainian territories for security guarantees is not being considered.

Zelensky:

Americans will continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.

They make money from it, and this aligns with their current policy.

Zelensky:

Security advisers from Ukraine and European countries will finalize the peace plan draft brought from Miami by Tuesday evening to hand it over to the U.S.

Russian Foreign Ministry:

The conflict between the United States and Venezuela threatens unpredictable consequences for the Western Hemisphere.

Russia hopes that Washington will not “slide” into such a scenario.

Japan is frustrated that the Trump administration has stayed mostly silent after China angrily responded to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s warning that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify Japan using its military.

Tokyo has asked the U.S. to show stronger public support, but aside from minor embassy comments, Washington has largely avoided backing her openly.

Japanese officials say the lack of visible U.S. support is deeply disappointing.

Source: FT

Africa’s Coup Wave

- Major coups surged between 2019 and 2025, marking the largest takeover spike in decades.

- Eleven coups succeeded, five failed, and one escalated into civil war.

- Twelve countries were affected across West and Central Africa.

U.S. troops celebrate the fall of Assad regime at the Tanf base in Syria.

The son of former Ukrainian Energy and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko has been studying for four years at one of Europe’s most expensive private schools in Switzerland, where tuition and living costs reach up to $200,000 per year.

The total cost may exceed $700,000, far higher than the family’s declared income.

These expenses are not listed in Halushchenko’s asset declarations.

His lawyers claim the payments are handled by his ex-wife, though her official income also appears insufficient.

Anti-corruption authorities have been asked to review the case.

Source: Radio Liberty

Syrians in Damascus celebrate the first anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Assad regime.

Syrians in Homs celebrate the first anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Assad regime.