Ceasefire period declared by Russia in Ukraine has ended. Zelensky: "The truce was a scam"

The ceasefire declared by Russia in Ukraine has ended. Fighting continued in different areas during the 36 hours.

Ukraine received more than 32 billion dollars in aid and loans in 2022

Ukraine has received more than $32 billion in foreign aid and loans over the past year since the Russian invasion at the end of February, dpa reported on Saturday.

Comet, which passed by Earth 50 thousand years ago, will be able to be seen again

Comet "ZTF", which last passed by Earth 50,000 years ago and originates from distant regions of the solar system, will pass close to the Sun this week and could be visible with the naked eye at the end of January, writes AFP.

Kiev accuses Moscow of violating its own truce, this Christmas

Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of violating its own truce ordered by Vladimir Putin during the Old Rite Christmas. 39 shells fell on Saturday in the Kherson region, bombardments as a result of which at least 2 people were killed and 7 others injured, Kyiv Post informs.

Republican Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Republican Kevin McCarthy was finally elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives this morning after making sweeping concessions to a group of Trumpists who have raised questions about the party's ability to govern, reports Agerpres.

Two more European countries impose COVID-19 tests on passengers from China

Two more countries have imposed restrictions on passengers coming from China. Thus, passengers travelling by plane from China to Portugal or the Netherlands will have to present a negative test for COVID-19, in the context of the sharp increase in the number of cases in China, officials from the Ministries of Health of the two countries announced on Friday, according to AFP.

Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy in 2022

In 2022, Great Britain produced a record amount of wind energy, Agerpres reports. According to the source, UK wind farms contributed a record around 27 percent of the country's electricity generation last year, although gas-fired plants remained the biggest source of energy.

The UAE has provided Ukraine with 2,500 electric generators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered Ukraine another 1,300 electric generators as part of a package consisting of 2,500 generators provided to the Ukrainian state as humanitarian aid - according to an announcement made by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, Dmytro Senik, reports Ukrinform.

Estonia allocates almost one million euros for the dismantling of Soviet monuments

Estonia has allocated over 900,000 euros from the state budget for the dismantling and relocation of Soviet monuments, Estonian media informs. According to sources, the initiative to remove propaganda objects left by the Soviet regime led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

NATO's reaction to Moscow's ceasefire: "Russia started the war and Putin can stop it today"

Russia is the one that started the war in Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin "can stop it today" by withdrawing his troops from the neighbouring country, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reacted to the announcement made a day ago by the Russian head of state regarding the unilateral establishment of a 36-hour truce in the conflict in Ukraine on the occasion of the old-style Christmas celebration, Agerpres reports.

The ceasefire ordered by Moscow was violated, the Russian army bombarded the city of Kramatorsk

The Russian army violated the ceasefire ordered by Moscow and bombed the city of Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, twice, announced the deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Kirilo Tymoshenko on Telegram.

Joe Biden: The US will fully support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova

The United States of America fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, and will remain a reliable partner in the process of democratic reforms of our country. The President of the USA, Joe Biden announced during the reception of the letters of accreditation from the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the USA, Viorel Ursu.