The day's other news begins in Italy, where the group of seven foreign ministers renewed

their quote, unwavering support for Ukraine.

Their joint statement comes at the end of two days of talks and less than two months before

President-elect Trump is set to take office.

He has promised to reevaluate America's support for Ukraine.

For his part, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged to rush U.S. aid to Kyiv

as the Biden administration nears its final stretch.

The U.S. is continuing to surge security assistance to bolster Ukraine's defenses in the east

and to respond to the escalation by Russia. We're determined

that Ukraine has the money, the munitions, and mobilized forces, to fight effectively in 2025

or to negotiate but from a position of strength. Meantime, both Russia and Ukraine have escalated their aerial attacks.

Ukraine says that Russia launched 188 drones on targets across the country in a nighttime barrage.

That's a record for the most in a single attack, though most were intercepted and no injuries

have been reported.

And Moscow says it has photographic evidence seen here

of Ukraine firing U.S.-made long-range missiles known as attackams

to strike deep inside its own territory.

Russia says it is preparing to retaliate.

In Pakistan, at least six people have died during violent clashes between

security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

from prison. Security forces fired warning shots and tear gas at demonstrators today as they reached the edges of Islamabad's red zone.

That area houses the Parliament and diplomatic missions.

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