After coordination with the American side, the Syrian army assumed control of the second U.S. Armed Forces base in Syria, Al-Shaddadi, located in the northeastern province of Hasakah, which is controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and situated near the borders with Turkey and Iraq.

The financial situation of medium and large enterprises in the Russian Federation continued to deteriorate at the end of 2025, with the number of unprofitable companies increasing to 18,200, up 16% year-on-year.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the detention of the sanctioned tanker Veronica III, which violated the "quarantine" imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Russian authorities are increasing the use of property confiscation as a form of punishment in an attempt to plug holes in the state budget strained by the war against Ukraine.

Two children and their father were found shot dead in the Zolochiv district of the Lviv region, with law enforcement officers working to establish the circumstances of the tragedy.

Law enforcement officers have refuted reports on social media about an alleged shooting during a conflict between a visitor and a security guard at a shopping center in Khmelnytskyi.

Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

Ukraine will expand its joint defense projects with international partners.

Three people were injured in the Sumy region throughout the day due to Russian attacks.

The Ljubljana European Open 2026 international judo tournament has concluded in Slovenia.