**G7 Considers Slashing Russian Oil Price Cap**
The G7 countries are thinking about reducing the price limit on Russian oil. This news was reported by Bloomberg on December 19.
Russia’s oil industry is still a major source of money for its war against Ukraine. The G7 wants to stop Russia from getting too much money, but they also want to avoid hurting the global oil market and making it hard for ships to move around.
The current price cap is $60 per barrel. Some people think it should be lowered to $40 or even stopped completely. But there’s no agreement yet on what to do.
Russia’s oil industry is already having problems because of sanctions and Ukrainian attacks. This has made it harder for Russia to sell fuel and make money.
**Ukraine Hits North Korean Soldiers**
On December 19, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces said they had killed 12 North Korean soldiers and hurt 20 others while fighting in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
**Zelensky Speaks Out Against Russian Attacks**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will not let Russia use its energy resources to make money. He also said that Ukraine needs help from other countries to stop the war and have lasting peace.
**Belarus Sentences People for Terror Acts**
On December 19, Belarus sentenced two people from Belarus and one person from Ukraine to prison terms ranging from 11 to 25 years for preparing terrorist acts.
These are just some of the news stories from around the world. There’s a lot happening in this conflict, and it’s hard to keep track of everything.