**Trump Invites Xi Jinping to Inauguration**
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration ceremony in January. This would be the first time a foreign leader attends a US presidential inauguration.
Trump’s team is also considering inviting other world leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. However, it’s not clear if they will attend.
**Historic First**
This would be a historic moment as no foreign leader has ever attended a US presidential inauguration before. The last time someone was invited to an inauguration was in 1874.
**Concerns About Ukraine**
Trump’s plans raise concerns about the US withdrawing military aid and pressuring Ukraine towards concessions. China, officially neutral in Russia‘s war against Ukraine, has strengthened its ties with Moscow since the full-scale invasion.
Beijing has positioned itself as a mediator in the conflict, trying to enlist developing nations in its six-point peace plan. This raises concerns that Trump may support this plan, which could harm Ukraine.
**Other News**
* A drone strike by Russia killed 10 people and damaged a building in Chechnya.
* The Ukrainian military reported two positions destroyed in the area of Pokrovsk.
* EU ambassadors agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia.
* Ukraine allocated a significant portion of its GDP to defense and security expenditures.
**In Full**
The full story can be found at kyivindependent.com.