Europe
France
UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine
The US for the first time has offered “to support the force in case of attack,” in a development that has been described by European leaders as groundbreaking.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Could Join Multinational Force From Outside Ukraine, Merz Says
Merz’s suggestion of deploying German troops to neighbouring NATO territory did not go as far as France and Britain, which offered more explicit promises of support.
Jan. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Italy’s Meloni Again Says No to Italian Troops in Ukraine
The far-right Meloni is a staunch supporter of Ukraine but has numerous times said that Rome would not send troops to defend any peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Troops Advance, Take Russian Prisoners in Kupyansk Battle Mop-Up
Putin proudly announced last month that Kupyansk was “totally under Russian control.” Now Ukrainian troops are taking ground, mopping up and taking prisoners.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Chrystia Freeland and the Foreign Faces in Ukraine’s Government
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently appointed as Zelensky’s adviser, but she is not the only foreign-born politician to have served in Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
US
US to Europe: Deregulate AI or Face ‘Civilizational Erasure’
In a blunt Year Two kickoff, a top Trump official warns that Brussels’ “onerous” rules, particularly when it comes to AI, are fueling a historic economic divorce from Washington.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Peace Plan Without Teeth Won’t Stop Putin, Analysts Warn, as Leaders Gather in Paris to Revive Ukraine Talks
Officials talk momentum, analysts see a narrowing window and unanswered questions as European powers scramble to pin down the Trump administration’s willingness to enforce a lasting settlement.
Jan. 6, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Prepares for Paris Talks as Europe Reels From US Military Action in Venezuela
After weeks of negotiation, the US-led peace negotiations are approaching their climax – days after Trump upended the international order with his “capture” of Venezuela’s president.
Jan. 5, 2026
Poland
Tusk Says Europe ‘Must Stay United’ as Danes Warn Trump Is ‘Serious’ About Taking Greenland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Europe is “finished” if it does not stay united as his Danish counterpart warned that “everything stops” if the U.S. attacks Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
Prague, Kyiv Discuss Czech Far-Right Leader’s Speech
In his inflammatory speech, Okamura said Prague would no longer finance what he called “war business” in Ukraine and accused the government of abusing aid to “build golden toilets.”
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Trump Envoys Witkoff, Kushner to Join Paris Talks on Ukraine Security Guarantees
The talks will bring together representatives of roughly 30 countries belonging to the Coalition of the Willing and will center on security guarantees.
Jan. 5, 2026
Europe
‘That’s Enough’: Greenland PM Urges Trump to Drop Annex Threats
Trump urged to stop his renewed claims to Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
US
‘Russians Bombed American Property’: Dnipro Mayor Says as Drone Hits Agrobusiness
Russian drones struck an American-owned factory in Dnipro, spilling about 300 tons of sunflower oil onto city roads and shutting down a major embankment for several days, officials said.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Elites Must Accept Invasion Was a Mistake for War to End Fairly, Sikorski Says
Sikorski said Russia’s leadership still believes time is on its side despite heavy losses on the battlefield and growing economic pressure.
Jan. 5, 2026
‘Important That Changes Continue’ – Zelensky Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for Monday
Zelensky said that ongoing leadership changes to be announced tomorrow, and said that, at Tuesday’s meetings with Europeans, ‘Ukraine will not give up its strength to anyone.’
Jan. 5, 2026
Ukraine
‘Didn’t Happen’ – Trump Rejects Putin’s Drone Claim, Says Ukraine Not Responsible
Returning to Washington, the US president distanced himself from Kremlin claims while juggling Ukraine peace talks, pressure on buyers of Russian oil, and bold rhetoric on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela.
Jan. 5, 2026
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