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Ukraine
OPINION: After Davos: Ukraine Is Out of Time – Will Europe Step In?
President Zelensky’s Davos address, in which he criticized European complacency, was a last-ditch attempt to mobilize Europe to help Ukraine push the Russians out.
Jan. 30, 2026
Russia
Russian Negotiators Reportedly Apologize After Deadly Train Strike in Kharkiv
Russian negotiators reportedly apologized to Ukraine after a strike on a passenger train on Tuesday that killed six, according to the New York Times (NYT).
Jan. 30, 2026
Poland
Poland Signs Deal to Build €3.5 bln ‘Breakthrough’ Anti-Drone Defense System
There is no other example in Europe today of such an anti-drone system, Polish PM said.
Jan. 30, 2026
India
OPINION: Tripolar Tussles
The EU and India finalized the world’s largest trade deal, creating a 2 billion-person free-trade zone as nations hedge against Trump’s tariffs, Russia, and global rivals.
Jan. 30, 2026
Zelensky
Abu Dhabi Talks May Be Delayed as Zelensky Cites Iran Factor
Zelensky said that despite ongoing discussions, any real progress ultimately depends on Putin, given how decision-making works in Russia.
Jan. 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Confirms Trump Asked Putin to Pause Strikes on Kyiv – No Word on Response
Zelensky said earlier that Ukraine has no ceasefire and no direct deal with Russia, but Kyiv is ready to hold off on energy strikes – if Moscow does.
Jan. 30, 2026
Russia
Kadyrov Is Alive – and Demands the War Go On
Chechnya’s ailing satrap, Ramzan Kadyrov, appears in Moscow. He might be trying to play up his relevance while dispelling rumors of his imminent demise.
Jan. 30, 2026
Zelensky
No Compromise Yet on Ukraine’s Territories in Peace Talks – Zelensky
While Ukraine seeks a solution that preserves its territorial integrity, Russia’s proposals demand strict concessions that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
Jan. 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: No Deal Yet, But Ukraine Will Hold Fire on Energy Targets If Russia Does
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily pause strikes on Kyiv and other cities – and that Putin agreed.
Jan. 30, 2026
Germany
Germany to Harden Critical Infrastructure as Russia Fears Spike
Germany passed a law to tighten protection of critical infrastructure amid fears of sabotage and hybrid threats linked to Russia, requiring key providers to boost security and report incidents.
Jan. 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘No Path From Bucha to Brussels’: EU Weighs Entry Ban on Russian Combatants
Earlier, Tallinn imposed a permanent entry ban on 261 Russian soldiers it says took part in the invasion and now calling for a coordinated approach across the 27‑nation bloc.
Jan. 30, 2026
Russia
‘Shadow Fleet’ Sanctions Bill Advances as US Senate Targets Kremlin’s War Chest
A new sanctions bill working its way through Congress aims to choke off the energy revenues Russia needs to fund its war by dismantling its maritime export network.
Jan. 30, 2026
Ukraine
Proof, Not Promises: Ex-Ambassador Eyes Trump’s Claimed Russian Pause With Skepticism
As Trump says Putin agreed to halt attacks during a deep freeze, a former US ambassador to Ukraine calls it a “good first step” – if Moscow actually follows through.
Jan. 30, 2026
Russia
Niger Junta Accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of Backing Airport Attackers, Thanks ‘Russian Partners’
Niger’s military leaders took power in a coup in 2023. Russian mercenaries are said to have helped their troops repel Thursday’s attack on Niamey international airport.
Jan. 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘A Sense of Impunity’: Charity Head Breaks Silence After Russian Soldier Murders Woman in Siberia
Alexander Sobolev, director of Russian non-profit Obereg, said that the AWOL Russian soldier who abducted a mother of two from a shelter was “convinced that nothing would happen to him.”
Jan. 29, 2026
Russia
Opposition MP Backs Sikorski in Social Media Feud with Kremlin Envoy, Musk
A Polish opposition lawmaker set aside political differences to defend Poland’s foreign minister after a Kremlin envoy attacked him in a social media feud involving US billionaire Elon Musk.
Jan. 29, 2026
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