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Zelensky
Zelensky Says EU Must Act Faster on Sanctions, Weapons Production
Ukraine’s leader said Europe has yet to fully demonstrate real influence in dealing with aggressor states or coordinating effectively with the United States.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow Court ‘Deletes’ Ruling Confirming Ukraine Marines Sank Russian Flagship
The official Kremlin narrative is that the cruiser Moskva went down with heavy loss of life because of on-board fires in rough seas and that Ukrainian anti-ship missiles never hit anything.
Jan. 23, 2026
Europe
‘Hungary Will Not Pay!’: Orbán Blasts Zelensky Over Davos Speech
Speaking at Davos on Thursday, Zelensky called the EU “a beautiful but fragmented kaleidoscope of small and middle powers,” unprepared for Russian aggression and other global risks.
Jan. 23, 2026
Zelensky
Iran Lambasts Zelensky After Davos ‘Bully’ Warning
Zelensky said in a speech at the World Economic Forum on Thursday that if Iran’s clerical leadership was able to remain in power, it was a “clear signal to every bully”.
Jan. 23, 2026
Zelensky
‘Everyone Is Talking About Us’: Zelensky Puts Ukraine Back in Global Spotlight at Davos
Zelensky made a last-minute trip to the World Economic Forum Thursday to meet US President Donald Trump. The meeting was arranged only after days of uncertainty about whether it would take place.
Jan. 23, 2026
Trump
Will Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Divide the World?
The potential participation of leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenka is particularly controversial. Europe’s commentators are unsparing in their criticism.
Jan. 23, 2026
Putin
Moscow Says No Peace Without Territory Deal
The Kremlin has repeatedly demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from all of the Donbas, including parts they do not control, as a condition for ending hostilities.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
NATO’s New Front Line: Drones, Cables, Cold Wars in High North
Analysts warn that Russia’s war in Ukraine has turned the Arctic into NATO’s next test of deterrence – where uncrewed systems, hybrid sabotage and fading satellite signals may decide the balance.
Jan. 23, 2026
Europe
Trump Floats ‘Forever’ Greenland Deal as Europe Draws Red Line
Speaking aboard AF1 after Davos, the US president sketched an open ended framework that could put NATO with a US-led command in Greenland. Meanwhile, Brussels rushed to close ranks behind Denmark.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
‘Last Mile’ Moves to Desert: Ukraine Peace Talks Hit Abu Dhabi After Midnight Kremlin Huddle
After seven visits to the Kremlin, Trump’s envoys are betting a three-way sit-down in the UAE can finally turn a “cordial” midnight talk into a signed ceasefire.
Jan. 23, 2026
EU
‘Serious Doubts’ – Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Fields Poor Reviews From Europeans
Belgium and Spain are the latest to snub the US president’s $1B per entry offer to join a club meant to maintain peace in Gaza. The EU as a whole calls the board incompatible with UN charter.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
US, Ukraine and Russia May Hold Energy Truce Talks, Again, in UAE
Sources told the FT that this week’s trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi are likely to include a proposal for an energy truce, but officials said neither the Ukrainian nor Russian side are likely to agree.
Jan. 23, 2026
Putin
Putin–Witkoff Meeting Begins in Moscow
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy arrived at the Kremlin late Thursday night to present Putin with the latest version of a US-drafted peace plan.
Jan. 22, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine: Impressions From Davos
Timothy Ash reflects on a day spent at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Compared to last year, the mood was downbeat.
Jan. 22, 2026
Germany
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador, Expels Alleged Spy in Russian Embassy
The full ramifications of Wednesday’s arrest of Ilona W., the Berlin woman accused of passing military information about Ukraine to Moscow, are yet to be fully understood.
Jan. 22, 2026
Zelensky
‘It’s All About the Land’ – Zelensky, Trump Agree Security Guarantees Despite Unresolved Territorial Dispute
The president confirmed US security guarantees are “done” and announced trilateral talks with Russia and the US to be hosted by Abu Dhabi later this week.
Jan. 22, 2026
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