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The US Department of Commerce is introducing new rules for controlling the export of semiconductor technologies to China. The restrictions apply to 24 types of hardware, 3 types of software, and 140 Chinese companies.

The U.S. Department of commerce, through the Bureau of industry and Security, announced new regulations aimed at limiting China's ability to produce semiconductors with advanced nodes that are used to build modern weapons systems, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. This is reported by the Office of congressional and public affairs of the United States, reports UNN.

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These measures are part of a broader US strategy to make it harder for Chinese authorities to access critical technologies needed for military modernization.

The new rules include expanding control over 24 types of equipment for the production of semiconductors, as well as over 3 types of software that are used in the processes of creating such chips. In addition, 140 new companies have been added to the list of organizations that are prohibited from receiving American technology, including Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and investment companies working to strengthen China's military capabilities.

These changes are aimed at limiting the development of technologies that have dual uses — both for civilian and military purposes. In particular, advanced semiconductors are critical for the creation of modern military systems, such as artificial intelligence, used for Strategic and intelligence purposes, as well as for the development of weapons of mass destruction.

The new rules also tighten controls on foreign goods of American origin to prevent them from being used by China in the production of high-end semiconductors. The United States intends to continue working with its allies to ensure that advanced technologies do not fall into the hands of potential adversaries.

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Ukraine is prepared to invite Russia to the second Peace Summit, but Moscow will do all it can to undermine the Peace Formula and the summit itself.

Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with Kyodo News

Quote: "Russia will do everything [it can], and there will be lots of different recommendations from various groups and countries to put an end to the existence of the Peace Formula and the Peace Summit. They're currently working on it. The important thing for us is that the document [outlining the Peace Formula – ed.] is ready, and we are awaiting the united position of all countries, as well as President Trump's response to this document following his inauguration. We will distribute this document to every country, both those who have backed the Formula and those who have not."

Details: Kyiv "will be ready for next steps" only after it hears the response of other countries to the document.

Quote: "We will not give up our position. Russia should be at the second summit, as all of the leaders wanted. We will invite them, but… you will see that Russia will do everything it can to undermine the formula, to undermine the holding of the summit, and then to undermine its own ability to attend the second summit. It [Russia – ed.] is not interested in ending the war; Putin is not interested in peace."

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The Pentagon has released data on security assistance provided to Ukraine in the amount of more than.62 billion since the beginning of the Biden administration. Assistance includes air defense systems, artillery, armored vehicles, and other weapons.

The United States of America has announced that more than.62 billion has been allocated to Ukraine's security assistance since the beginning of the Joe Biden administration. this is reported by the Pentagon, reports UNN.

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Of this amount, about 6 61.4 billion was allocated after the start of the terrorist country's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

The weapons and equipment provided by the United States cover all key aspects of Defense. In particular, the support is focused on air defense: three Patriot systems, 12 NASAMS systems, AIM-7, RIM-7, AIM-9m missiles, more than 3,000 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, messenger systems and equipment for the integration of Ukrainian and Western air defenses were transferred.

For artillery support, Ukraine received more than 40 HIMARS, 200 155 mm howitzers, millions of artillery shells of various calibers, mortars and radar systems for combating artillery.

Ground support includes deliveries of modern Abrams tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Stryker armored personnel carriers, MRAP Mine Action vehicles, trucks, and tactical vehicles.

In the field of aviation, Ukraine is provided with Mi-17 helicopters, switchblade, Phoenix Ghost, ScanEagle Unmanned Systems, HARM and Hydra-70 ammunition, as well as other aviation equipment.

In addition, significant assistance was provided in the field of anti-tank weapons: more than 10,000 Javelin complexes, more than 120,000 other anti-tank systems, grenade launchers, small arms and millions of rounds of ammunition.

Ukraine's naval capabilities have been strengthened by the transfer of Harpoon coastal defense systems, patrol boats, and port protection equipment.

The United States also provided Ukraine with protective equipment, communications equipment, mine clearance equipment, medical supplies, field equipment, and training services.

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In light of the present escalation in Syria's civil conflict, the European Court urged the parties to pursue a political settlement while criticising Russia's involvement.

Source: Anouar El Anouni, EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in a statement on 2 December, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The EU said it was "monitoring closely the latest developments in Syria."

Quote: "We urge all sides to de-escalate and to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as unhindered humanitarian access in line with international humanitarian law," the statement reads.

The EU spokesman also condemned Russia's air strikes on densely populated areas and its persistent support for the Assad regime's repressive practices.

"The latest escalation shows once again the need for a Syrian-owned political solution to the conflict in line with UNSCR 2254," said El Anouni.

Fighting in Syria, which has been plagued by civil war since 2011, has flared up with extraordinary vigour for the first time in several years.

Background:

• On Sunday, 1 December, the Syrian government lost control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city. The rebel assault on Aleppo is widely regarded as the most intense since 2016, when their fighters were driven out of the city's eastern districts.
• Earlier, the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France issued a joint statement in reaction to the deterioration of the situation in Syria, urging de-escalation.

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In the Georgian capital, police used force against demonstrators protesting because of the authorities ' refusal to negotiate with the EU. Special forces use water cannons and tear gas.

Today in Tbilisi, Georgians again protested because of the authorities ' refusal to negotiate with the EU. According to Formula and Telegram channels, the special forces have already begun to disperse people-they use water cannons and tear gas, reports UNN.

"Special forces and water cannons are pushing back protesters on Rustaveli. The crackdown, an area full of people, started for absolutely no reason. The territory in front of the Parliament has been cleared," Telegram channels report.

In addition, there are reports of detentions of protesters.

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On the evening of 2 December, the Russian army launched an airstrike on the city of Kryvyi Rih, injuring two people. Ukraine’s air defence intercepted three missiles.

Source: Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram

Quote: "On 2 December 2024, at 17:30 and 19:30, Russian tactical aviation attacked the city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with three guided air missiles Kh-59/69 launched from Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft."

Details: The military reported that all three missiles were shot down by the air defense of the Air Command Skhid (East).

Background: On 2 December, the Russians attacked the cities of Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring three men aged 21, 53 and 85.

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SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.

Z 1 chest SOCAR rozpochne postachannya gazu Slovachchini. Writes UNN to the SOCAR press service.

On December 1, 2024, the state oil company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP. These deliveries are carried out under a short-term pilot contract within the framework of cooperation between SOCAR and SPP, with the prospect of developing a long-term energy partnership.

SOCAR continues to diversify its gas export destinations, and Slovakia has become the 12th country receiving Azerbaijani gas, joining countries such as Turkey, Georgia, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia and North Macedonia.

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European gas prices hit their highest level in a year last month after Austria's OMV Group warned of a possible supply failure from Russia.

Poland and Ukraine have agreed to form a joint group to address historical concerns, and intend to hold a meeting soon.

Source: Vasyl Bodnar, Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, writes Ukrinform, as reported by European Pravda

Details: According to Bodnar, the prospective bilateral working group "on the settlement of problematic issues in the historical sphere" will be overseen by the ministries of culture.

Quote: "We are working on an agenda and we want this group to get together as soon as possible," he said.

The ambassador also announced a meeting of the heads of Ukraine's and Poland's ministries of culture, Mykola Tochytskyi and Hanna Wróblewska, who will decide where and when the group's first meeting would be held.

"They should start a dialogue on a politically sensitive topic: honouring the places of historical memory in Ukraine and Poland, improving the relevant procedures," Bodnar told reporters.

The issue of the events in Volyn from 1943-1945, known in Ukrainian historiography as the Volyn tragedy and in Polish as the Volyn massacre, continues to be a source of contention in bilateral ties [The Volyn (Volhynia) tragedy was a series of events that led to the ethnic cleansing of the Polish and Ukrainian populations in 1943 during World War II. It was part of a long-standing rivalry between Ukrainians and Poles in what is now Ukraine's west. Poland considers the Volyn tragedy a genocide of Poles – ed.].

Background:

• Radosław Sikorski and Andrii Sybiha, the foreign ministers of Poland and Ukraine, issued a joint statement at the end of November about the exhumation of the victims of the Volyn tragedy.
• Warsaw stated that resolving historical conflicts will be one of the mandatory requirements for Ukraine's EU entry.

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In the parliamentary elections in Romania, The Social Democratic Party received 22% of the vote, the far-right AUR – 18%. The three right-wing parties together won about 30% of the vote, making it difficult to form a coalition.

The far-right AUR party was able to more than double the number of votes compared to the last election four years ago.

Passes UNN with reference to DW.

Elections to the legislative bodies of Romania. after processing about 98% of the ballots, it was found that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) received 22% of the vote. it is followed by the far-right Alliance for the unification of Romanians (AUR) with 18% of the vote.

The center – right National Liberal Party is in third place with 14.55%.

Fourth place goes to the conservative-Liberal Reform Party of the yesr with almost 12 percent.

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Hungary'S UDMR party is in fifth place with about 7%. Two new far – right parties also entered parliament: SOS Romania – about 7 percent and POT-almost 6 percent.

It should be noted that several far-right parties combined also have about 30%.

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All Western-oriented parties have ruled out the possibility of a coalition with the AUR. Difficult coalition negotiations are expected in the coming days. It is unclear what alliances will be possible. According to experts, the result of the parliamentary elections is also likely to have an impact on a possible second round of presidential elections.

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