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The deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus will not affect the balance of power in Europe, according to the Defense Minister.

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Minsk, December 24 (Xinhua) — The deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus will not affect the balance of power in Europe, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated, media reported on Wednesday.

According to V. Khrenin, it's essential to ensure the peace of mind of Belarusian citizens, and the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system is the country's response to aggressive actions by the West. "So that they understand that if they interfere with us, they will suffer unacceptable damage. That's what it's intended for," the minister emphasized.

He expressed confidence that deliveries of the Oreshnik missile system to Belarus would not affect the balance of power in Europe. "We don't even believe it should affect the balance of forces and resources in Europe. This is a system aimed at strategic deterrence," the head of the Belarusian defense ministry noted.

V. Khrenin also noted that more than half of the system arriving in the country is Belarusian-made. "The main base is our Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, where this system is located," he explained.

V. Khrenin added that Belarus is open to dialogue. "We say openly: we are not going to war with you, we are not a threat to you. We say: on the contrary, let's talk, let's at least restore the relations we should have between neighbors," the Belarusian Defense Minister stated.

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12 people died in a boat carrying migrants that sank off the coast of Senegal.

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Dakar, December 24 (Xinhua) – Twelve bodies were found Wednesday morning off the coast of Joal-Fadiouth, Mbour department, western Senegal, after a boat carrying migrants capsized, the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) reported.

According to APS, citing sources in the security forces, the death toll remains preliminary. Thirty-five survivors have been handed over to the local gendarmerie for investigation.

It is noted that the total number of passengers on board the ship has not yet been established, as has the cause of its crash, which occurred around 05:00 local time. –0–

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Japanese official's nuclear weapons claims not isolated incident, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

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BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday again condemned a senior Japanese official's widely criticized remark that "Japan should have nuclear weapons," stressing that it was not an isolated incident.

As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian pointed out, the statement by the official, allegedly close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, followed her erroneous statements on the Taiwan issue, revealing the prime minister and right-wing forces' long-standing misguided views and claims of further remilitarization of Japan.

The Chinese diplomat noted that in recent years, Japan has lifted the ban on the exercise of the right to collective self-defense, is developing medium-range offensive weapons, increasing its military presence, reorganizing command systems, and expanding the area and scope of operations of the Self-Defense Forces.

These actions challenge the post-war international order, threaten peace and stability in the region, and do not serve the interests of the Japanese people, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized.

China and all other peace-loving countries will jointly respond to these events and resolutely prevent the revival of Japanese militarism, Lin Jian concluded. –0–

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The 57th meeting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the 14th NPC Standing Committee was held in Beijing.

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BEIJING, December 24 (Xinhua) — The 57th meeting of the chairman and vice chairmen of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China was held on Wednesday. A number of reports were reviewed.

The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee Zhao Leji.

Senior legislators heard reports on the bill review process and proposals for draft amendments to several laws. They also reviewed reports on the powers of deputies and draft decisions on personnel matters.

At the meeting, it was decided to submit the above-mentioned drafts for consideration by the ongoing 19th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th NPC.

The meeting participants reviewed and fundamentally approved the main areas of work of the NPC Standing Committee and its work plan in the areas of lawmaking, oversight, parliamentary representation, and foreign affairs for 2026, and also discussed a report on the work of the NPC Standing Committee on maintaining contacts with NPC deputies in 2025. –0–

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One in three injury deaths in Europe and Central Asia is alcohol-related.

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December 24, 2025 Healthcare

Ahead of the winter holidays, when alcohol consumption traditionally increases, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds everyone that alcohol remains a key risk factor for injuries and violent incidents. According to a new WHO report, one in three deaths from injuries and violence in Europe and Central Asia is linked to alcohol consumption.

According to 2019 data, nearly 145,000 injury deaths in countries in the WHO European Region were directly related to alcohol. Most often, these were self-harm, road traffic accidents, and falls. Experts emphasize that no other psychoactive substance causes such widespread harm—both accidental and intentional.

Karina Ferreira-Borges, WHO Regional Advisor on Alcohol, notes that alcohol not only causes serious noncommunicable diseases, including seven types of cancer, but also significantly reduces a person's ability to control their behavior, impairs coordination and reaction time, and increases the propensity to engage in risky behavior. This is why it so often causes preventable injuries and deaths.

Alcohol and violence: a dangerous connection

Alcohol remains one of the most persistent factors triggering aggression and violence. In 2019, approximately 26,500 deaths due to violence were recorded in the region, and over 40 percent of them were alcohol-related. More than a third of suicides were also alcohol-related.

The WHO emphasizes that alcohol harms not only the drinker but also those around him, especially women and children. Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for intimate partner violence. However, official statistics reflect only a small fraction of the true scale of the problem, as many cases go unreported due to stigma and fear of seeking help.

A threat to youth

The WHO is particularly concerned about the impact of alcohol on adolescents and young adults. In this age group, it is a leading cause of disability and premature death, primarily due to injury.

According to Jonathan Passmore, WHO Regional Road Safety Advisor, young people are less likely to drink regularly, but are more likely to consume large amounts in short periods. This behavior dramatically increases the risk of road accidents, drowning, falls, as well as violence and self-harm. Furthermore, alcohol negatively impacts brain development, impairing memory, learning, and decision-making, which increases the likelihood of long-term consequences.

Eastern Europe is in the lead

Significant regional variations in alcohol-related injury rates persist in Europe. The highest mortality rates are found in Eastern European countries. In some, more than half of all injury deaths are alcohol-related, while in Western and Southern European countries, this figure often falls below 20 percent.

Experts attribute this gap to differences in consumption culture, the prevalence of episodic drinking, and the effectiveness of government control measures—from sales regulations to access to treatment.

What can be done

The WHO is calling on countries in the region to take proactive and targeted action. Experts cite increased prices and taxes on alcohol, restrictions on the hours and locations of its sale, strict regulation of alcohol marketing, increased enforcement of drunk driving, and the introduction of early detection of harmful alcohol use among patients in healthcare settings as among the most effective measures.

Ahead of the holidays, the WHO reminds us that moderation in alcohol consumption, avoiding driving after drinking, and paying close attention to one's own health can significantly reduce the risk of both unintentional and intentional injuries.

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The UN Security Council discussed rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

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December 23, 2025 Peace and security

From the moment last discussion On October 10, the United States' military presence and operations off the coast of Venezuela intensified, further escalating tensions between the two countries, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Khaled Khiari told the UN Security Council on Tuesday.

Khiari recalled that the United States characterized its actions as part of a "non-international armed conflict" to combat drug cartels, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter. President Donald Trump stated that he intends to use "the full power of the United States to combat these drug cartels and root them out, no matter where they operate."

The Venezuelan government viewed the US actions as a serious threat to international peace and security. In a letter dated December 16, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister stated that the United States was violating the principle of the prohibition of the threat or use of force in international relations.

Airstrikes and International Law

Since early September, the US has carried out strikes on vessels it claims were transporting drugs. According to US authorities, 105 people have been killed in these operations. The exact coordinates of the strikes have not been disclosed, but the US claims they took place in international waters or within the "Southern Command area of ​​responsibility."

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned these attacks, stating that combating drug trafficking is a task for law enforcement agencies and not a pretext for the use of lethal force in an armed conflict. Türk called for an independent investigation, Khairi recalled.

Political steps and new sanctions

In late November, Presidents Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump held a telephone conversation. The United States officially designated the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization and imposed new sanctions against its affiliates.

The US president also declared Venezuela's airspace "completely closed," prompting most international airlines to suspend flights to the country. Venezuela called this an attempt to impose an "air blockade."

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in turn, recalled that each state has full sovereign authority over its airspace, but also noted that countries have the right to warn airlines about the risks of flying over the territories of other countries.

Blockade of oil tankers

On December 10, tensions escalated following the US announcement of the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump claimed that Venezuelan oil was being used to finance criminal activity and ordered a "total and comprehensive blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers." The US subsequently imposed sanctions on six shipping companies and six vessels.

Venezuelan authorities described these steps as a "unilateral naval blockade" and, in letters to the Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council, stated that the US actions violate the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence and constitute a "violation of international law."

Amid the escalation, it was reported that the Venezuelan navy began escorting oil vessels leaving the country's ports. The US intercepted two more tankers off the coast of Venezuela on December 20 and 21.

The situation in Venezuela

Khaled Khiari also drew attention to deterioration of the situation of the residents of VenezuelaAccording to him, since the expansion of President Maduro's emergency powers, public life has become even more militarized, and humanitarian and human rights problems persist. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has reported forced conscription into the Bolivarian National Militia, including of adolescents and the elderly, as well as arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and severe socioeconomic hardship.

Nicolás Maduro, on his own initiative, held a telephone conversation with the UN Secretary-General on December 17. Antonio GuterresThe UN chief reaffirmed the Organization's position on the need to respect international law and the UN Charter, exercise restraint, and de-escalate in order to maintain regional stability.

Guterres pledged to support diplomatic efforts, including using his "good offices," stressing that "dialogue is the only viable path to lasting peace and the prevention of further instability and human suffering."

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Sergei Sobyanin decided to reward the winners of the Deaflympic Games.

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The Moscow government has decided to make one-time payments from the city budget to Moscow athletes who won and runners-up at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in 2025, as well as their coaches. This was announced on its channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

The Deaflympics are a sports competition for people with hearing impairments. They are held under the auspices of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. Participants are prohibited from using hearing aids or implants during the competition.

The 25th Summer Deaflympics were held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15 to 26, 2025. Approximately 3,000 athletes from 81 countries participated. Competitions were held in 21 sports, including badminton, freestyle, Greco-Roman, and freestyle wrestling, cycling (road and mountain), golf, judo, karate, track and field, table tennis, swimming, tennis, taekwondo, and others.

Russia was represented by 36 neutral athletes competing individually in 13 disciplines, including 12 Muscovites (which is a third of the total number of athletes from Russia).

Russian athletes won 40 medals at the Games, including 29 gold, eight silver, and three bronze. Muscovites made a significant contribution to this result, winning 10 medals (accounting for 25 percent of the total Russian medal count) – nine gold (31 percent) and one silver (13 percent). Six Moscow athletes won medals or medals in five events at the Deaflympic Games in Japan.

The following athletes won the Deaflympic Championship: Mikhail Efremov, Shokhzod Gulomzoda, and Elena Tyurina (badminton), Alexey Shemarov (Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling), Sergey Tetyushkin (karate), and Dmitry Dolzhenkov (tennis). Mikhail Efremov (badminton) also won a silver medal.

"We've decided to reward the athletes and pay the champions four million rubles for each title, and the silver medalist 2.5 million rubles. Coaches and teachers will receive half of this amount for each prize. Congratulations to the athletes and everyone who led them to such an outstanding result! I wish them continued success!" wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

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Sobyanin thanked Vladimir Putin and Muscovites for their assistance and support.

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Sergei Sobyanin In his annual report on the Moscow Government's performance, he thanked the President of the Russian Federation and the residents of the capital for their work, assistance, and support.

"A huge thank you to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the parliament, the Russian government, and our neighbors and friends from the Moscow region for their ongoing assistance and support. Dear deputies, thank you for your teamwork for the benefit of Muscovites," said Sergei Sobyanin.

He noted that industry, science, finance, information technology, construction, trade, catering, tourism, the creative sector, media, transport, social services, energy, and housing and utilities—all of this together forms a solid foundation for the city's development.

"The year 2025 has brought many good things to our city. And for this, I offer a huge thank you to Muscovites—strong, hardworking, and courageous people who truly love their hometown and wish it only the best," said Sergei Sobyanin in a grateful voice.

The Mayor of Moscow emphasized that, despite all the difficulties and challenges, plans were fulfilled in the past year and a good foundation was laid for successful work in 2026.

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Sergei Sobyanin announced plans to upgrade all-season recreation infrastructure.

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Large-scale improvement and development of all-season infrastructure for recreation and sports is one of Moscow's key priorities. This will help enhance the city's appeal to residents and visitors, Sergei Sobyanin stated in his annual report on the Moscow Government's performance.

"The climate is changing, city residents' ideas about quality recreation are evolving, and new opportunities and technologies are emerging. Therefore, a radical overhaul of the 10-15-year-old infrastructure is needed," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Eleven all-season sports fields have opened in the city's districts, replacing artificial ice rinks or empty spaces. In winter, they offer ice skating, and in summer, volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Dozens, even hundreds, more such fields will be built in the city in the coming years.

The main ski slopes—approximately 500 kilometers—are planned to be equipped with artificial snowmaking systems. The first flagship slope opened this season in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park.

Dozens of summer recreation areas, including outdoor swimming pools, are being created across the city. This year, the city's streets and stadiums were also opened up for mass exercise. Millions of Muscovites participated in marathons, bike rides, and other events, so this tradition will continue.

"Our goal is to systematically improve Moscow's urban environment, not only in the center but throughout the entire city. By 2025, over 700 Moscow streets and squares were given a new look. These are primarily located in ordinary residential areas," added Sergei Sobyanin.

Furthermore, the improvement of Shlyuzovaya, Danilovskaya, Nagatinskaya, and several other embankments made it possible to establish a new pedestrian route along the Moskva River from Balchug Island to the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. Within Kolomenskoye itself, the unique Tsarskaya Embankment, stretching 3.5 kilometers, was opened.

Significant changes are taking place in Gorky Park, Sokolniki, Kuzminki, the Luzhniki Sports Complex, and other large Moscow parks, creating new opportunities for quality family recreation.

Several more major projects will be implemented in the coming years. These include the construction of pedestrian bridges that will connect Krylatskoye with the Filevskaya and Mnevnikovskaya floodplains, as well as improvements to Mnevniki itself and the Grebnoy Canal area.

In addition, a comprehensive and careful rehabilitation of the Losiny Ostrov National Park is planned.

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Sobyanin: Five more enemy UAVs destroyed on approach to Moscow

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Five drones flying toward Moscow were destroyed. This was reported on their channel inMAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"Emergency services are working at the site of the fallen debris," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow stated that the air defense system successfully repelled the attack. seven drones heading towards the capital.

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