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Beyoncé intrigued fans with a teaser following her performance at the Halftime Show.

Beyoncé intrigued fans with a teaser following her performance at the Halftime Show.

Beyoncé shared a video of herself sitting on a white horse, dressed in cowboy attire and draped in the American flag. Fans speculate that this could be an announcement for a tour following "Cowboy Carter" or "Act III" of the "Renaissance" trilogy.
A Czech company secretly supplied critical equipment to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.

A Czech company secretly supplied critical equipment to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.

Plzeňská Škoda JS has delivered eight new drives for the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant despite Russian attacks. The company also provided a special protective cable measuring 173 meters and 76 storage units.
Russia has started using Bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions.

Russia has started using Bitcoin in foreign trade to circumvent sanctions.

Russian companies have officially begun using cryptocurrencies for international payments following legislative changes. The Minister of Finance of Russia has confirmed these transactions and announced plans to expand this practice in the coming year.
"These funds were stolen from us": Peskov threatened legal action over the transfer of Russian asset funds to Ukraine.

"These funds were stolen from us": Peskov threatened legal action over the transfer of Russian asset funds to Ukraine.

The press secretary for Putin referred to the $1 billion in frozen Russian assets transferred to Ukraine as "stolen." Russia plans to initiate legal action regarding this transfer.
Drones have struck the Belgorod region, leaving several localities without electricity.

Drones have struck the Belgorod region, leaving several localities without electricity.

On the night of December 26, the Belgorod region was attacked by drones, resulting in power outages in several localities.
Latvia has handed over vehicles seized from drunk drivers to Ukraine, valued at €2.25 million.

Latvia has handed over vehicles seized from drunk drivers to Ukraine, valued at €2.25 million.

Some of the vehicles will be delivered to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, including military units, while others will be allocated for humanitarian needs.
UPDATED: An explosion occurred at a shopping center in Vladikavkaz.

UPDATED: An explosion occurred at a shopping center in Vladikavkaz.

According to preliminary information, this explosion was caused by household gas.
In Kyiv region, debris from downed targets damaged 12 trucks, a café, and three private homes.

In Kyiv region, debris from downed targets damaged 12 trucks, a café, and three private homes.

There have been no strikes on critical or residential infrastructure.
On Christmas, the enemy launched over 70 missiles and more than 100 drones at Ukraine, reported President Zelensky.

On Christmas, the enemy launched over 70 missiles and more than 100 drones at Ukraine, reported President Zelensky.

According to the president, over 50 missiles have been intercepted, but there have been some hits.
Taxation for residents of "Diia City" has been improved: Zelensky has signed the law.

Taxation for residents of "Diia City" has been improved: Zelensky has signed the law.

For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities under the simplified tax system, the changes will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
UPDATED: A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan.

UPDATED: A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan.

The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, is returning to Baku from Russia due to a catastrophe.
Ukraine has implemented special confiscation for legal entities: President Zelensky has signed the law.

Ukraine has implemented special confiscation for legal entities: President Zelensky has signed the law.

The aim of the law is to combat the bribery of foreign officials.
The former head of the Kyiv metro, Brahinskyi, has been declared wanted.

The former head of the Kyiv metro, Brahinskyi, has been declared wanted.

He is suspected of official negligence.
Ukrainian pilots have completed their training on the Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets.

Ukrainian pilots have completed their training on the Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets.

France will deliver Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025.
Air defense forces shot down 59 missiles and 54 drones.

Air defense forces shot down 59 missiles and 54 drones.

More than 50 enemy drones have been lost in specific locations.
Ukraine has received a second tranche of €150 million from the EU, according to Shmyhal.

Ukraine has received a second tranche of €150 million from the EU, according to Shmyhal.

The funds will be allocated, among other things, to provide free meals for younger students.
Russian oligarchs continue to profit from trade with Europe, according to The Insider.

Russian oligarchs continue to profit from trade with Europe, according to The Insider.

Billion-dollar profits from trade with the EU are being amassed by the most notorious Russian oligarchs—Gennady Timchenko, Alisher Usmanov, and Oleg Deripaska.
The Cabinet has extended the ban on the export of salt, gas, and gold until 2025.

The Cabinet has extended the ban on the export of salt, gas, and gold until 2025.

The government has approved the licensing of exports and imports of goods for 2025, along with the quota volumes.
The Ministry of Finance explained the tax increase: how much and when payments will be due.

The Ministry of Finance explained the tax increase: how much and when payments will be due.

Some taxes for Ukrainians will increase starting January 1.
High inflation in Ukraine is expected to persist until mid-2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.

High inflation in Ukraine is expected to persist until mid-2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.

Prices will continue to rise at a rate exceeding 10% for at least another six months.
The Austrian holding company Ostchem, owned by Firtash, has declared bankruptcy.

The Austrian holding company Ostchem, owned by Firtash, has declared bankruptcy.

OSTCHEM Holding GmbH still has a significant tax debt to the Republic of Austria that cannot be settled.
Pope Francis, in his Christmas message, urged for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Pope Francis, in his Christmas message, urged for peaceful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

He also called for a ceasefire in the Middle East and the release of hostages.
Russia claims it can supply gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.

Russia claims it can supply gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.

This year marks the end of the fuel transit contract through Ukraine.
It has been revealed how much money Ukrainians have reclaimed through the "National Cashback" program.

It has been revealed how much money Ukrainians have reclaimed through the "National Cashback" program.

The most active participants in the program continue to be Ukrainians under the age of 45.
A Ukrainian was sentenced to 22 years in Russia for alleged terrorism related to the Crimean railway.

A Ukrainian was sentenced to 22 years in Russia for alleged terrorism related to the Crimean railway.

The investigation claims that he placed homemade explosives beneath the railway tracks and detonated them while freight trains were passing.
India faces challenges in securing oil supplies from Russia, according to Reuters.

India faces challenges in securing oil supplies from Russia, according to Reuters.

The reason is the increase in domestic demand and supply chain issues.
The Ministry of Defense has approved the supply of "Shchedryk" drones to the Armed Forces.

The Ministry of Defense has approved the supply of "Shchedryk" drones to the Armed Forces.

The drone-corrector is characterized by its silent operation, resilience to electronic warfare, and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Over the past decade of Russian occupation, Crimea's population has shifted by 35%.

Over the past decade of Russian occupation, Crimea's population has shifted by 35%.

The Russian authorities have orchestrated significant demographic changes in occupied Crimea by bringing in 1 million new residents while simultaneously displacing the indigenous population through repression.
The power line between Estonia and Finland has malfunctioned.

The power line between Estonia and Finland has malfunctioned.

The operators are working to resolve the issue.
Denmark is strengthening Greenland's defense following Trump's remarks about wanting to take control of the island.

Denmark is strengthening Greenland's defense following Trump's remarks about wanting to take control of the island.

The country will acquire two new vessels and drones, and will expand the military command staff on the island.