❓Armenia to join the EU?

The Armenian government has officially endorsed a legislative initiative aimed at initiating the process of joining the European Union, according to the Cabinet of Ministers.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the rapidly evolving relationship between Armenia and the EU, signaling a positive direction in their cooperation.

However, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan clarified that this initiative does not automatically make Armenia an EU member. The ultimate decision can only be finalized through a national referendum.

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💰Trump's inauguration sells out VIP tickets, raising over $170 Million

All VIP tickets for Trump's inauguration have sold out, the New York Times reports, citing sources.

The demand for the ceremony and several private events has been so high that some major donors have already been put on a waiting list.

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❗️The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 30,000 units of specialized military vehicles since the beginning of the special operation, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

🇷🇺🪖More statements from the Russian MoD daily briefing on the special military operation's progress:    

▪️Russia's Battlegroup Zapad repelled six counterattacks in its area of responsibility, enemy lost up to 480 militants.

▪️Ukraine lost over 155 troops in the Russian Vostok Battlegroup's combat zone.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 90 soldiers in the areas of responsibility of Russia's Battlegroup Dnepr and Sever.

▪️Russian air defence systems shot down 14 HIMARS missiles and 71 Ukrainian drones.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 245 servicemen in the Russian Yug Battlegroup's combat zone.

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Shocking images and videos circulating on social media reveal the devastating impact of the recent massive wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, California.

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The Arctic falls within Russia's national and strategic interests, and the country is committed to peace and stability in the region, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question about US claims on Canada and Greenland.

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If Donald Trump’s political will for contact remains, President Putin would welcome it, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.

However, he noted that no requests for contact have yet been received from the team of the incoming US president.

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The main beneficiary of the halt in Russian gas supplies to Europe is the United States, which has increased its LNG exports at higher prices, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.

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🎤Musk plots to oust Starmer: Secret talks ignite UK political turmoil

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly in private discussions with allies about the potential replacement of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before the next election, slated for August 2029, according to the Financial Times.

This revelation follows contentious remarks from a close associate of US President-elect Trump, who labeled Starmer as "evil" amid allegations that UK authorities have suppressed information regarding widespread sexual assaults in the country.

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⚡️Big asks, small returns: Ukraine's weapons gamble falls short

Most of the weapons promised by the US to Ukraine have already been delivered, but the supply of Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets, and ATACMS missiles has not yielded major gains for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, an unnamed US official admitted, as cited by a British news agency.

"In retrospect none of those steps have yielded major gains for Ukraine on the battlefield," the US official said.

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Panama Canal chief shuts down Trump’s claims of bias

Vasquez Morales has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s accusations that the Panama Canal is managed by China and that US ships face unfair tariffs.

"China has no involvement whatsoever in our operations. Rules are rules and there are no exceptions. We cannot discriminate for the Chinese, or the Americans, or anyone else. This will violate the neutrality treaty, international law and it will lead to chaos," Morales told The Wall Street Journal.

The cost of crossing the canal averages $750,000, with no special treatment for any country. Panama is fully funding its canal upgrades, with no financial help from the US, the official clarified.

The average cost of crossing the canal for ships is about $750,000, but it can range from $300,000 to $1 million, the report said.

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📹THROWBACK: 'a Goy from prairies' soon to rule Canada?

Pierre Poilievre, the Canadian opposition leader and Trudeau's most-likely successor, gave a masterclass in fawning earlier this year at an Orthodox synagogue in Quebec, calling himself a ‘simple Goy from the prairies’ with a big smile.

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Trump’s 5% NATO goal 'unrealistic' - German vice chancellor

Robert Habeck dismissed Donald Trump’s demand for NATO allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense as unrealistic.

"We will not end up with 5%," he told Funke media, noting 3.5% is the medium-term target under discussion.

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🎥🎥 Putin holds meeting with lawmakers from Russia's parliament

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Canada as the 51st State?

US senators reportedly discussed the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States with President-elect Donald Trump, CNN journalist Haley Talbot reported, citing Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.

Senator Mullin confirmed the topic was raised during the meeting, describing the discussion as "good."

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