Ethereum hit $2,300 per coin, up 1.73% on the day.

The Israeli Knesset approves an increase in the 2023 budget deficit.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Today is the day to make political decisions in response to our achievements. This is about opening accession negotiations with Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: It is very important for Europe not to fall into indecision now.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: If European leaders are interested, we are willing to contact them, including French President Macron.

The European Union asked Apple (AAPL.O) and Google (GOOG.O) to clarify how they manage risks related to their app stores and Google Play.

Government of Finland: The Defense Cooperation Agreement will deepen our defense cooperation with the United States and play an important role in crisis situations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Humanitarian issues should become a basic principle.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: I hope we can find a solution; the United States should listen to Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: (on a possible prisoner exchange) We hope to reach an agreement, and the agreement should be mutually acceptable.

Finnish Government: The defense cooperation agreement with the United States will be signed next Monday, December 18.

Finnish government: Will sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States.

Turkish stocks extended gains, with the benchmark index up nearly 2%.

The U.S. dollar index DXY fell more than 0.50% on the day and is currently at 102.36.

EUR/USD rose by 0.50% during the day and is now at 1.0930.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia plans to produce more than 1,000 passenger aircraft by 2030.

Polish EU Affairs Minister Slapka: We sent a very clear signal to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban on the Ukraine issue.

CEO of Ukrainian network operator Kyivstar: We hope to restore basic services by the end of the week, it may take several weeks to restore all other services.