World
Ukraine
Talking Peace, Dropping Bombs: Ex-Ambassador Warns Putin Stalling Trump to Buy Time
White House says Trump is not giving up on peace talks, but former US ambassador John Herbst warns Moscow is only pretending to negotiate – and time is slipping away.
Jan. 27, 2026
Ruble
Russia’s Largest Private Oil Company Demands a Bailout
Lukoil is petitioning the Russian government to change its tax rules because the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine has sent global prices per barrel plummeting. Foreign buyers have been sniffing for a deal.
Jan. 27, 2026
Zelensky
‘A Mistake to Expect Significant Results’ – Kremlin Curbs Enthusiasm About Next Round of Talks
Dmitry Peskov called the Abu Dhabi talks “constructive” but cautioned that the next trilateral talks would need to close a significant gap, and “wouldn’t say there was any friendliness there.”
Jan. 27, 2026
Energy
$2M Polish Generator Fundraiser Brings ‘Warmth from Poland for Kyiv’
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Monday that the first 130 generators have already arrived, allowing the city to strengthen the resilience of its critical facilities and social institutions.
Jan. 26, 2026
Europe
North Sea Nations Unite in Offshore Wind Power Pact to End Energy Dependence on Russia
“No more will we let you blackmail member states of the European Union and no more will we help indirectly fund the war in Ukraine,” EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said.
Jan. 26, 2026
Germany
Germany Offers ‘Unprecedented’ €1M Bounty for Tips in Blackout Investigation
The January blackout is considered the largest power outage in Berlin’s post-war history.
Jan. 26, 2026
Russia
‘Send Them to the Gulag’: Russia’s ‘Super-Rich Celebrity Pigs’ Slammed for Luxury French Alps Party
Russia’s super-rich celebrities are under fire in their home country for attending a lavish party in the French Alps, while Russia’s economy is tanking because of Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Jan. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Calls for Clear ‘Division of Labor’ with EU as Russia’s War Continues
Mark Rutte said that Europe “cannot keep Ukraine in the fight” without US support.
Jan. 26, 2026
OPINION: Trade Tumult
Trump’s reciprocity doctrine recasts global trade as economic combat, forcing allies, rivals, and middle powers to navigate a world where tariffs are weapons and loyalty matters.
Jan. 26, 2026
NATO
OPINION: Nothing but Respect and Gratitude
When POTUS questions allies’ willingness to have America’s back, it’s time to listen to veterans who saw how those allies chose to fight shoulder to shoulder with the US.
Jan. 26, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Bombardment and Shock, Frozen Front, Swamp Economy
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Jan. 26, 2026
Energy
EU Backs Phased Ban on Russian Gas, Eyes Full Cutoff by 2027
EU countries will be required to verify the origin of imported gas and submit national diversification plans by March 1, 2026, aimed at replacing Russian supplies with alternatives.
Jan. 26, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine, US and Russia to Hold New Trilateral Talks This Week, Zelensky Says
Zelensky said Ukraine, the US and Russia will hold new trilateral talks later this week after Abu Dhabi meetings aimed at ending the war and defining a framework for further diplomacy.
Jan. 26, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Zelensky Told European Leaders at Davos They Are Pathetic. They Gave Him a Standing Ovation
If you have not listened to President Zelensky’s speech at Davos, you can read through it here. It was one of the most honest speeches a politician has ever given.
Jan. 26, 2026
War in Ukraine
Germany Slams Russia’s ‘Stubborn Insistence’ on Ukraine Territorial Claims
Ahead of the first-ever trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Moscow again said control of Ukraine’s Donbas – the Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is a prerequisite for peace.
Jan. 26, 2026
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