**Deadly Plane Crash in South Korea**
A tragic plane crash in South Korea has killed at least 176 people. The Jeju Air jetliner crashed at Muan International Airport, with two crew members surviving and three individuals still unaccounted for.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of South Korea. He said that each life lost was a tragedy and promised to stand with the Korean people in this time of grief.
**NATO and Ukraine**
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials are discussing their country’s accession to NATO. Andrii Melnyk, Ukraine’s new permanent representative to the UN, said that while Ukraine’s membership is still on the agenda, it is not a top priority for diplomatic efforts.
Other officials have expressed concerns about potential attacks by Russian forces. Deputy Assistant Secretary General James Appathurai told Sky News that one of these attacks could break through in a big way.
**Russia and Ukraine**
Overnight, Russia launched 10 drones from Crimea and six S-300/S-400 missiles from Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, targeting the Kursk and Sumy oblasts. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that several areas were hit.
Additionally, Russian forces have suffered significant casualties in recent days, with over 1,730 casualties reported just over the past day.
**Global Developments**
In other news, Azerbaijan will change its rules for temporary stays of Russian citizens after Russia announced stricter rules for foreigners. The US government has also classified an American schoolteacher jailed in Russia as wrongfully detained.
Several major Russian news outlets had their Telegram channels blocked across several European Union countries on December 28.