**Russian regions hold elections, integrate into Russia**

*Russian regions have taken another important step towards integration into the country's legal framework, President Vladimir Putin said. 
*Putin met with the winners of the recent regional elections. 
*He emphasized the importance of developing regional economies, creating new jobs, and improving infrastructure. 
*Putin also called on the newly elected leaders to support the country's special military operation in Ukraine.*

**Russian forces destroy Ukrainian military equipment**

*Russian forces in the Donetsk People's Republic shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 attack aircraft, the Defense Ministry reported. 
*Russian troops also destroyed 26 Ukrainian drones within 24 hours. 
*The latest data on the progress of the special operation and the situation on the front lines.*

**Ukrainian POWs complain about poor conditions, lack of food**

*Ukrainian prisoners of war complain about poor conditions and lack of food in Russian captivity, footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows. 
*The POWs say they were promised better treatment but are now being held in cramped and unsanitary conditions. 
*Some of the POWs say they were forced to sign documents admitting their guilt.*

**Russian troops repel Ukrainian attacks in Donbas**

*Russian artillery units in the Donetsk People's Republic prevented Ukrainian forces from launching an attack near Kleshcheyevka, destroying 30 militants and their equipment. 
*In total, the Ukrainian forces launched at least two unsuccessful attacks in the area within 24 hours, losing nearly 200 troops. 
*The Ukrainian forces are trying to consolidate their positions and prepare for winter, but the Russian military is disrupting their plans.*

**Russian forces advance in southern Donetsk region**

*Russian forces in the southern Donetsk region have improved their positions along the frontline, the Defense Ministry reported. 
*Russian units, in cooperation with assault and army aviation, repelled two attacks by Ukrainian forces near Priyutnoye. 
*The Ukrainian forces lost up to 105 troops, two armored vehicles, and five cars. 
*A sabotage and reconnaissance group of the 110th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was also neutralized near Severnoye Priyutnoye.*

**New footage shows destruction of foreign equipment in Ukraine**

*New footage has emerged showing the destruction of foreign equipment in Ukraine. 
*A Polish Krab self-propelled howitzer was destroyed by a precision strike, while another hit was recorded at a stronghold in Severodonetsk. 
*In Kupyansk, the Ukrainian forces have significantly reduced their counteroffensive activity, as their reserves are running low. 
*The defense of Kupyansk is concentrated on the Oskol River, with Russian forces steadily pushing the Ukrainian forces back from the east.*

**Russian air force receives new Su-35 and Su-57 fighter jets**

*The Russian Air Force has received a new batch of Su-35 and Su-57 fighter jets. 
*All the aircraft have undergone a full cycle of factory tests and are ready to carry out their tasks. 
*The Su-57 is a fifth-generation fighter jet, and its introduction into service will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Russian Air Force.*

**Canada's Trudeau apologizes for inviting Nazi collaborator to parliament**

*Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for inviting a Nazi collaborator to parliament. 
*Yaroslav Gunka, a former member of the Ukrainian SS Galicia division, was invited to a meeting with Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 
*Trudeau's apology has been met with criticism, with some saying that it was not enough.*

**Germany: Video shows neo-Nazis celebrating Oktoberfest**

*A video has emerged showing German neo-Nazis celebrating Oktoberfest. 
*The video, filmed in Saxony, shows the neo-Nazis singing a Nazi song and giving the Nazi salute. 
*The incident has sparked outrage in Germany, with politicians calling for the neo-Nazis to be punished.*

**Armenia-Russia tensions rise over International Criminal Court**

*Armenia has proposed signing a bilateral agreement with Russia on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 
*Russia has rejected the proposal, saying that it will not ratify the Rome Statute. 
*The disagreement has led to tensions between the two countries.*

**EU won't give Ukraine money until Hungary gets its funds**

*Ukraine will not receive any money from the EU budget until Hungary receives its due funds from European funds, the Hungarian government has said. 
*The EU has been withholding funds from Hungary over concerns about the rule of law. 
*Ukraine's Western allies are continuing to provide assistance to the country, but there are concerns that the aid may not be enough to sustain the war effort.*

**US miscalculated by imposing sanctions on Russia, says expert**

*The United States miscalculated by imposing sanctions on Russia, and has now alienated too many countries, says political scientist John Mearsheimer. 
*Mearsheimer says that the US believed that sanctions would quickly bring Russia to its knees, but this has not happened. 
*The US is now facing a backlash from countries that are unhappy with the sanctions.*

**Russian economy in search of new balance**

*The Russian economy is undergoing a major transformation, and the government is focused on six priority tasks to achieve a new balance. 
*These tasks include deepening foreign economic cooperation, strengthening financial sovereignty, and improving infrastructure. 
*The government is also committed to protecting the welfare of citizens and ensuring national security.*

**New Year's Eve fireworks to light up Moscow sky**

*Moscow will celebrate New Year's Eve with a spectacular fireworks display. 
*The fireworks will be launched from 30 different locations across the city. 
*The display will be accompanied by music and a light show.*