Boxer Berinchyk becomes European champion, monument to philosopher Skovoroda in Washington: last night's highlights
A monument to Hryhoriy Skovoroda was erected in the center of Washington, D.C.; Ukrainian boxer Denys Berinchyk became the European champion: he entered the ring as a military man. Here's what you may have missed from the previous night.
Ukrainian flag on the east bank of Kherson Oblast
Soldiers of the special unit "Carlson" raised the Ukrainian flag on the east bank of Kherson Oblast. The flag of Ukraine was hung on the tower of a port crane standing on the river bank.
Boxer Denys Berinchyk is European champion
Ukrainian boxer Denys Berinchyk defeated Frenchman Ivan Mendy and won the title of European Champion according to the EBU, as well as defended his WBO International title.
Monument to Skovoroda in Washington
A sculpture dedicated to Ukrainian philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda appeared in the center of Washington. The monument was unveiled on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the thinker's birth near the Ukrainian House, said Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova.
Statement on deliberate cruelty of Russia
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin accused Russia of "deliberate cruelty" against civilians. He also added that the Pentagon is concerned about the attempt to drag the United States into the war.
US intentions toward Iran
The United States will try to prevent the supply of Iranian weapons to Russia and will focus on supporting protesters in Iran, not on negotiations on the renewal of the international nuclear deal, said US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley.
Arrival of the first ship with Ukrainian humanitarian wheat
The first ship within the humanitarian program Grain from Ukraine delivered 25,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat to Ethiopia on December 3. Next week, the second vessel with 30,000 tons of wheat on board will head to Ethiopia. Now it is being loaded in Chornomorsk.
Russian cyber attacks likely to intensify
Due to failures on the frontline, Russia will intensify its cyber efforts to put pressure on sources of military and political support for Ukraine. In this way, Russia wants to undermine support for the country from the US, EU, and NATO, and shake the confidence and resolve of Ukrainians, Microsoft says.