Western countries have renewed discussions about seizing frozen Russian assets and transferring them to Ukraine, reports the Financial Times. According to the outlet, the U.S.

A New York court sentenced Charles McGonigal, a former FBI agent, to 50 months in prison for aiding Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is sanctioned by the U.S., reports Voice of America. McGonigal is also required to pay a $40,000 fine. He was found guilty of conspiring to violate sanctions.

This can lead not only to the repression of the local opposition, but also a new war FAISAL BASHIR / SOPA IMAGES / LIGHTROCKET / GETTY IMAGES Indian soldiers patrol the center of the city of Srinar in the controlled Delhi Kashmir Valley. The number of military and security forces on the streets of the Kashmir cities increased due to the deprivation of the region of the status of autonomy as part of India.

In Moscow, 82 foreign nationals were detained after a clash with police officers, reports Russian state news agency Interfax, referencing Russia’s Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Moscow. The incident occurred on the evening of December 15. The conflict began after a local police officer tried to check the documents of a 21-year-old migrant while he was in his car. The man didn’t comply and tried to flee, dragging the officer for several meters.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended Kirill Serebrennikov’s performance “Barocco” at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg. The director himself wrote about this in a telegram. “First he drank wine in the smoking room, and after the performance he went backstage and expressed his delight to the artists.

In the Tomsk region, a court placed scientist Vladislav Galkin, who is involved in hypersound research, under arrest on charges of treason. T-Invariant writes about this. Galkin was detained at the beginning of the month; the decision to arrest him was made on December 6. The nature of the charges against him is unclear. Galkin is an associate professor at Tomsk Polytechnic University.

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on annexed Crimea on the evening of December 15. According to the ministry, 26 drones were destroyed between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. local time, and another six were destroyed just before midnight. There were no reports of damage or casualties. The Ukrainian authorities have not commented on the reported attack.

A New York court has sentenced former FBI agent Charles McGonigal, who worked for sanctioned Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska, to 50 months in prison. This was reported by the Voice of America. In addition to the prison term, McGonigal will have to pay a $40,000 fine. He was found guilty of conspiracy to violate sanctions.

The initiative group of voters at a meeting in the Concert Hall "Zaryadye" supported the candidacy of Vladimir Putin as a self -nominee in the elections of the President of Russia. The corresponding decision was made unanimously. The nomination group included Andrei Turchak, Artem Zhoga, Tatyana Navka, Jeff Monson, Vladimir Mashkov, Yaroslav Dronov (Shaman), Sergey Karyakin, Valery Gergiev, Konstantin Yaroshenko and dozens of other famous Russians.

Are they connected with his work in Ukraine? And can they lead to the impeachment of his father? Aaron Schwartz / Xinhua / Chine Nouvelle / Sipa / Scanpix / Leta Two criminal cases have been instituted against Hunter Bayden, the son of US President Joe Bayden: he is accused of the illegal purchase of a revolver in the state of Delaware, and in California to non -payment of taxes. At the hearings, prosecutors describe in detail the luxurious lifestyle of Biden Jr.

In Moscow, 82 foreign citizens were detained after a clash with police officers. Interfax reports this with reference to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Moscow. The incident occurred on the evening of December 15. The conflict began after a local police officer tried to check the documents of a 21-year-old migrant in a car.

The border crossing through which Ukrainians from the occupied territories can return to their homeland. This is how it happens Rosgranstroy With the beginning of a full -scale war, Ukraine closed the border with Russia. The only border crossing that formally continues to work is the humanitarian corridor of Kolotilovka (Belgorod region of Russia) - Pokrovka (Sumy region of Ukraine).

The initiative group of voters at a meeting in Zaryadye supported the candidacy of Vladimir Putin as a self -nominee in the election of the President of Russia. It is reported by Interfax. The corresponding decision was made unanimously.

At the age of 86, the emir (ruler) of Kuwait Navaf al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah died. According to Al-Jazira, the state television of Kuwait announced this. AA / ABACA / VIDA Press The causes of the death of the emir are not specified. At the end of November, it was reported that he was urgently hospitalized due to "health problems." Update. The new emir announced the 83-year-old Crown Prince Mishaal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabach, the brother of the deceased ruler.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a plan to send cars to Ukraine that are to be scrapped under the city's Ulez programme, The Telegraph reports. In September, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko proposed donating some of the cars to Ukraine.