North America
Trump
Slovakia’s Fico Hails Nuclear Energy Deal After Trump Meeting
Fico said the two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and energy, among other issues, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Saturday.
Jan. 19, 2026
Umerov
In Florida, Kyiv’s Envoys Prep for Trump-Zelensky Meeting in Davos
Umerov says the two sides made “substantive” progress in discussions with Witkoff and company about security guarantees before the two presidents meet at the World Economic Forum this week.
Jan. 19, 2026
Ukraine
From Washington to Tehran: ‘Ayatollah Must Go’ Says Trump as Iranians Demand Action
As Tehran kills protesters, exiled Iranians – and Ukraine supporters – press the White House to “keep its promise” and act.
Jan. 18, 2026
Europe
Allies Align, Congress Revolts: Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Faces Broad Resistance
From Brussels to Capitol Hill, resistance hardens as allies align and lawmakers caution that coercive tariffs tied to Greenland undermine alliance cohesion and America’s strategic standing.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky’s A-Team to Arrive in Miami as Trump Tightens Screws Ahead of Davos
High-stakes talks could secure guarantees and an $800 billion rebuilding pact – or unravel under a Trump White House’s push for speed.
Jan. 17, 2026
US Slaps Sanctions on Iranian Officials Amid Crackdown, Signals Global Pressure
Washington moves against Iran’s shadow banks and protest enforcers, singling out top official Ali Larijani, while White House signals grave consequences as Middle East mediates.
Jan. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Putin’s Global Attrition: How Russia Is Losing Friends, Allies, Credibility
From Latin America to the Sahel, experts say Moscow’s muted interventions and unkept promises are eroding its influence – and even loyal partners are reconsidering ties.
Jan. 16, 2026
Russia
‘Pressure, Not Patience’ – US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Sink Putin’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
Bipartisan Helsinki Commission leaders press the administration to match EU action against Russia’s oil-smuggling armada, arguing the ships bankroll the war and threaten global security.
Jan. 16, 2026
NATO
No Deal, No Retreat: Trump’s Unyielding Greenland Push Sparks Diplomatic Cold War in Arctic
White House pitches NATO logic, Nordic allies push back, Congress fumes as Trump reframes the Arctic as a missile-defense prize.
Jan. 15, 2026
NATO
Real NATO Crisis Isn’t Europe – It’s Washington, McConnell Warns
The longest-serving party leader in US history defends the transatlantic alliance, rebukes talk of seizing Greenland, and argues that America – not its allies – has become NATO’s weak link.
Jan. 15, 2026
Europe
European NATO Allies Move to Reinforce Greenland as Diplomacy Fails
Germany, France, Sweden and the UK are set to join the Denmark-led mission after talks at the White House failed to ease tensions over the Arctic island.
Jan. 14, 2026
EU
Brussels Refuses to Confirm Greenland Covered by EU Defense Clause as Trump Escalates Threats
Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius recently said Article 42.7 of the EU Treaty would “definitely” apply if the US invaded the mineral-rich Danish territory
Jan. 14, 2026
US
US Stops Visas for 75 Countries, Russia Included
A US State Department memo reportedly sets Jan. 21 as the start date for the ban, with Russia, Iran and Somalia among the countries whose nationals’ visa applications will no longer be accepted.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2026
US
Connecting Azerbaijan, Protecting Armenia: Trump’s Quiet Caucasus Power Play Sidelines Russia
A new US-Armenia framework aims to unlock transit through the South Caucasus, strengthen Armenia’s sovereignty, and sideline Russia and Iran – just as Yerevan heads into a volatile election year.
Jan. 14, 2026
Russia
Russian Oil Company Refuses to Relinquish Control of Venezuela Exports
As Trump tries to actualize his administration’s plan for taking control of Venezuela’s oil fields and exports, the Russian presence there says it will conduct business as usual.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ukraine
US Lawmakers Move to Fence off Trump on NATO as Greenland Rhetoric Rattles Allies
As the White House prepares for sensitive talks with Denmark and Greenland, Congress moves to lock in a hard line on alliance unity.
Jan. 14, 2026
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