Morning reports focused on Russia's Christmas attacks on Zelenskyy's hometown, while Ukraine announced plans to sever remaining cultural ties with Russia. The crash of a passenger aircraft in Kazakhstan dominated mid-morning coverage, with updates throughout the day revealing 28 survivors, including an 11-year-old German girl.
By afternoon, news emerged of Biden considering final sanctions against Russia before potential Trump return, while NATO preparations for Trump's presidency gained attention through Norwegian military reforms. The sinking of Russia's largest military cargo ship "Ursa Major" in the Mediterranean sparked speculation about "terrorist attacks."
Evening coverage revealed Selenskyj's dismissal of Ambassador Makeiev from Berlin post, while investigations into the Magdeburg Christmas market attack continued with focus on institutional failures. North Korean military losses in Ukraine received increased attention, with reports of Pukguksong-2 missile transfers to Russia.