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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
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
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
Germany
ANALYSIS: Berlin’s India Hedge: Trade, Defense, Stability
Merz’s visit to India is also meant to send a signal: Europe’s largest economy will team up with the G20’s fastest-growing economy to circumvent Trump and China.
Jan. 18, 2026
Europe
Europe Hits Back at Trump Tariff Threat over Greenland
Trump’s latest threats over Greenland have provoked a strong united response from Europe.
Jan. 18, 2026
Energy
Poland Raises Over $250,000 for Generators as Kyiv Freezes After Russian Strikes
Polish donors raised over 1 million zlotys ($250,000) for generators for Kyiv as emergency outages and −20°C (−4°F) cold leave the city without stable heat and power after Russian strikes.
Jan. 18, 2026
US
OPINION: Greenland & the Need for a New Internationalism
The West is history. Muscle up for a post-Western world of illiberal international disorder.
Jan. 18, 2026
Europe
Trump Heads into Davos Storm, with an Eye on Home
Davos World Economic Summit poised to open amidst heightened international tensions with Trump at the center of them.
Jan. 18, 2026
US
OPINION: In Washington: More Chaos and Shame
Maria Corino Machado plays the primitive narcissist in the White House while Ukraine continues to stand firm and defy Trump’s bluster.
Jan. 18, 2026
Iran
What Comes Next in Iran?
The situation in Iran remains tense. After the security forces violently suppressed the protests, which had been ongoing since December, people are no longer taking to the streets for now.
Jan. 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Why Putin Isn’t Interested in Ending the War
Putin’s war has become a system for managing Russia itself – manpower, prisons, loyalty, and a potentially dangerous new elite forged in a war of aggression.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin Sacks Formerly Favored General for ‘Meatgrinder’ Assaults
Sukhrab Akhmedov’s career had been outstanding, but his preferred tactic of trading Russian soldier lives for not much ground caught up with him. He also got a lot of North Koreans killed.
Jan. 18, 2026
Hungary
ANALYSIS: Battleground Budapest: Hungary’s Election Will Expose US, EU And Russia Power Clash
Hungary’s parliamentary election has been set for 12 April 2026, and the governing nationalist Fidesz party has launched its campaign.
Jan. 18, 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
Europe
This Week in Ukraine: Russian Drones vs. Energy Infrastructure
Welcome to Summary of the Week — your quick, fact-based recap of the most important events shaping Ukraine and the world.
Jan. 17, 2026
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