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Conflict Status: 1. Ukraine – ① Ukraine reportedly attacked the Lukoil oil field in the Caspian Sea overnight. ② Ukraine launched its first attack on a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Mediterranean. 2. Russia – ① Putin: The Ukrainian attack on the tanker will not harm oil supplies. ② Putin: Russian troops have entered the town of Khuryabrsky in Ukraine. Peace Talks Status: 1. US – ① US Secretary of State Rubio: (Regarding the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict) We have made progress, but there is still a way to go. 2. Ukraine – ① Ukrainian officials stated that negotiations with the US and Europe have concluded, and a "consensus" has been reached on further measures. 3. Russia – ① Putin: Ukrainians living in Russia should have the right to vote. ② Putin is willing to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but he ruled out modifications proposed by Kyiv and the European side to the peace plan jointly developed by the US and Russia. ③ Putin: If we receive security guarantees, we are ready to immediately stop the conflict in Ukraine. Other Status: 1. The EU approved a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine in 2026-27. 2. Zakharova: The EU is still trying to find a "pseudo-legal" pretext for confiscating Russian assets. 3. Putin: Confiscating Russian assets in Europe is "robbery." 4. Zelensky: Ukraine will be in a very difficult situation without EU funding. 5. Putin said that if Kaliningrad Oblast is blocked, a major conflict could break out. 6. Turkey says a suspected Russian-made drone crashed in Kocaeli province in western Turkey.Microsoft: The issue that caused message delays for some users in Teams has been resolved.On December 20th, White House economic advisor Hassett stated in an interview with Fox Business Network that President Trump is correct in saying inflation is low, despite data, public opinion, and most economists disagreeing. Hassett said the common practice of assessing inflation based on year-over-year figures is flawed; its better to look at the three-month moving average of price pressures. This means that price pressures are not significantly above the Federal Reserves 2% target, but are actually below it. Hassett explained that based on the three-month average price pressures, the current inflation rate is approximately 1.6%. Core inflation in the US is "at or below target," giving the Federal Reserve "ample room" to cut interest rates.US President Trump: We are launching a very strong offensive against the Islamic State in Syria, and the Syrian government fully supports us.Russian sources say that Russian Presidential Envoy Dmitriev will travel to Miami to meet with US Envoys Witkov and Kushner, and that Ukraine has no plans to participate in the trilateral contact.