Russian Energy Minister: The government has not yet seen a reason to lift the winter diesel export ban.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: The agreement for Russian natural gas producer Novatek to join the Sakhalin-2 project is still in progress.

According to Agence France-Presse: French Foreign Minister Colonna, who is visiting Israel, said on the 17th that France called for an "immediate and lasting" ceasefire in Gaza and that Paris was "deeply concerned" about the situation in the Palestinian territories.

Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Russia: The village of Terebreno in Belgorod was shelled by the Ukrainian army. According to preliminary information, fighting with the enemy is ongoing.

Britain and Germany urge a "sustainable" ceasefire in Gaza in a joint letter.

The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a report on December 17 stating that in the early morning of that day, the Russian air defense system shot down 35 Ukrainian drones in the Lipetsk, Rostov and Volgograd regions. The Ukrainian attack caused no casualties.

The Bank of Israel decided to extend its war-related loan deferment program.

On the 17th, President Yoon Seok-yue of South Korea nominated Ahn Ahn-geun, Director of the Trade and Interaction Headquarters of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, as Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia has no interest in going to war with NATO.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Biden’s remarks about Russia’s intention to attack NATO are complete nonsense.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42 million cubic meters on Sunday.

According to local media reports, on December 17, local time, an explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing company in Maharashtra, western India, killing at least nine people.

Ukrainian Air Force: Ukrainian air defense systems destroyed 20 attack drones launched by Russia.

Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian air defense systems destroyed 33 drones launched by Ukraine.

On December 16, local time, a plane crash occurred in California, USA, killing one person.

According to Yonhap News Agency: The US nuclear submarine USS Missouri has arrived in Busan, South Korea.

French container shipping company CMA CGM (CMA—CGM): Suspended all container transportation through the Red Sea.

Turkish Defense Minister: Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria plan to sign an agreement on mine floating operations in the Black Sea in Istanbul on January 11.

Musk: Advertisers have begun to return to the X platform.

Musk: Warnings about climate change are "somewhat exaggerated."