Russian forces are intensifying their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, using electric scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs to quickly disperse across the front. Despite staggering losses, Russia continues to throw greater numbers of soldiers into the assaults, raising concerns about Ukraine's military management. In his New Year's Eve address, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention the country's ongoing war in Ukraine, rising inflation, or diplomatic challenges. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico experienced a sweeping blackout, leaving most of the island without power on New Year's Eve.