François Bayrou criticized Elon Musk's recent statements about France and Europe. The prime minister said that money should not give the right to control conscience.
The Russian army attacked Kharkiv on the night of January 28. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in the Kholodnohirsky district of the city, details of the attack are being clarified.
The G7 ambassadors called for a quick resolution of the DPA situation and the continuation of defense procurement. They emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of good governance and NATO recommendations.
The Danish government and political parties have agreed to invest 14. 6 billion kroner to strengthen the military presence in the Arctic. It is planned to purchase three Arctic ships, drones, and expand satellite capabilities.
During a quarrel, a 57-year-old man threw a grenade into the room where an IDP from Donetsk region and her 13-year-old daughter were staying. The woman sustained minor injuries and contusion, the child was unharmed, and the attacker was taken into custody.
Tesla is challenging in court the EU's anti-subsidy duty of up to 7. 8% on imports of electric vehicles from China. The company joined BMW and Chinese manufacturers who have also filed lawsuits against the new tariffs.
The Ryazan Oil Refinery has suspended oil refining due to damage to equipment after a Ukrainian drone attack. A railroad overpass and a hydrotreating unit were damaged at the plant.
Dry weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from +3° to +13° across the country. It will be warmest in the south and west, with fog in the south-eastern regions in the morning.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past day. 1,430 occupants, 3 tanks, 12 armored personnel carriers and other equipment were destroyed, and total personnel losses amounted to 831,620.
There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which is carrying Kalibr missiles. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean, including 2 with cruise missiles, with a total volley of up to 26 missiles.
The White House announces that it has reached an agreement with Colombia to accept all illegal immigrants deported from the United States. In exchange, the US will postpone the introduction of a 25% duty on Colombian goods.
Russian troops are planning to capture Toretsk to advance to Kostiantynivka. To intensify the offensive, the occupiers are redeploying units of the Eastern Military District to the Toretsk direction.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski reacted sarcastically to the election results in Belarus. He commented on Lukashenka's 87.6% support, hinting at the possible imprisonment of those who disagree.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported a nighttime attack by Ukrainian drones in five regions. According to the ministry, 32 drones were intercepted over Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, Orel and Tver regions.
In the occupied Luhansk region, almost 12,000 foreigners were registered for migration in 2024. Russia is conducting ethnic replacement due to the refusal of locals to cooperate with the occupation authorities.
Russian troops control 89% of Velyka Novosilka. ISW believes that further redeployment of Russian troops from this area will indicate the priority areas of the offensive in the spring and summer of 2025.
The US Embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing after the country refused to accept deportation flights. The United States imposed visa sanctions on Colombian officials until they fulfill their obligations.
Pete Hughes and Binyamin Netanyahu discussed common security priorities and current threats to both countries. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to providing Israel with self-defense capabilities.
Representatives of Hungary did not sign the joint appeal of the EU countries to not recognize the presidential election in Belarus. Slovakia also refused at first, but then joined the statement.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a 25% increase in tariffs on US imports in response to Trump's statements. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of US deportation flights.
Russian troops have advanced in the area of Toretsk, near Andriivka and Novoyelizavetivka. This was reported by the analytical OSINT project DeepState in an updated map of the fighting.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of an American citizen from a Belarusian prison. The details of Anastasia Nufer's detention are unknown, and her name has not been mentioned publicly before.
The Russian army launched attack UAVs across Ukraine. Air defense was operating in Kyiv.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi opposed the idea of forcibly moving Palestinians from Gaza. He emphasized that the country's position remains unchanged: “Jordan is for Jordanians, Palestine is for Palestinians.
In the Serdas region of Bolivia, a Pan-American fleet bus went off the road, killing 19 people. Among the dead were 14 women, 3 men and two children, and 9 others were injured.
The President thanked the developers of long-range drones and missiles for effective strikes on Russian territory. Reducing the enemy's ability to refine oil and lower energy prices bring peace closer.
Russian sources report an attempted attack by a Lyuty UAV on an oil depot in the Tver region. According to local authorities, the drone was shot down by an air defense system, with no casualties or damage.
The Swedish Security Service detained a ship suspected of damaging a communication cable between Sweden and Latvia in the Baltic Sea. The investigation is being conducted under the article “gross sabotage” with the participation of several agencies.
US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed the situation in Gaza, trade, and agreed to meet in person in the near future.
German Foreign Minister Burbock expressed support for the Belarusian opposition on Lukashenka's “election day. ” She called for the release of political prisoners and emphasized the EU's openness to a free Belarus.
