Syrian rebels seize Hama, sanctions imposed on Georgian authorities - Thursday brief
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on Georgian authorities, while Syrian rebels entered the key city of Hama, forcing Bashar al-Assad's government forces to abandon their positions.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, December 5.
Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest
- Ukrainian troops entered the Russian rear in the Kursk region, eliminated 17 Russian troops, and captured 12.
- UK Intelligence reports that the Russian military suffered the highest daily losses in November.
- Russian troops drowned during an unsuccessful operation on the island of Bilohrudyi in the Dnipro Delta.
Zelenskyy signs decree on sanctions against Georgian authorities
On December 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on the Georgian authorities. This was a response to recent events in the country.
According to Zelenskyy, partners should also express their positions now and honestly speak out about what is happening.
Ukrainian defenders drive Russian troops out of Novyi Komar in Donetsk region
Ukrainian forces regained control of the village of Novyi Komar in the Donetsk region. The Russian occupiers were pushed out of the settlement, reports Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational and strategic group of troops.
Soldiers from the 48th Separate Special Forces Brigade, named after Noman Chelebidzhikhan, participated in the operation to reclaim the settlement.
Syrian rebels capture Hama, a crucial city for Assad
Syrian rebels have entered the key city of Hama, forcing Bashar al-Assad's government forces to abandon their positions after several days of intense fighting.
The Syrian army officially announced its retreat, stating that the withdrawal from the city was aimed at "preserving civilians' lives and preventing urban combat."
December 5, 2024 - 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum
The Budapest Memorandum, under which Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons in exchange for guarantees of territorial integrity from Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, is 30 years old, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says this document has not worked for a single day. Read the RBC-Ukraine article to learn why the memorandum did not work and whether it is possible to restore Ukraine's nuclear status.
