Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Greenland for consultations with the island's leader after the White House softened its rhetoric. Trump abandoned plans for a forceful takeover of the island and threats of tariffs, announcing a "framework agreement" with the US and NATO.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Ottawa's stance on Arctic defense projects and its trade policy. He insists on US control over Greenland for a missile defense system.
The leader of "Batkivshchyna", Yulia Tymoshenko, stated that she was helped to post bail of UAH 33. 28 million and avoid imprisonment. She did not disclose who provided the assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Mykhailo Fedorov and Denys Shmyhal were included, while Vasyl Malyuk was removed.
Nordic and Baltic countries condemned Russian energy terror against Ukraine, demanding an end to strikes on critical infrastructure. They emphasized that the destruction of the energy system violates international law and bears the hallmarks of war crimes.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal expects to switch from emergency to hourly power outages. The task is to reach predictable schedules with a volume of up to 3-4 queues.
A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. According to Umerov, the parameters for ending the war and the further logic of the negotiation process were discussed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his speech in Davos. Official Kyiv responded that being offended by the Ukrainian leader's words is like being offended by a mirror.
A productive trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. Negotiations will continue the next day.
President Zelenskyy announced 35,000 Russian losses in December and discussed the front-line situation with the Minister of Defense. Personnel issues in the Air Force and accelerating Patriot missile deliveries were also addressed.
Mykhailo Fedorov met with Julie Davis, discussing cooperation in air defense and drones. The Minister of Defense thanked the US for its support and emphasized the importance of the PURL and JUMPSTART initiatives.
President Zelenskyy stated that it is too early to draw conclusions regarding the negotiations in the Emirates, as results are expected tomorrow. Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations held a meeting, discussing the parameters for ending the war.
The US Treasury Department has increased pressure on Iran's shadow fleet, imposing sanctions on nine vessels and their owning companies. This comes in response to the Iranian regime's crackdown and financing of terrorism.
A meeting of Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations on the parameters of ending the war took place in the Emirates. President Zelenskyy expects a response from Russia and emphasized clear Ukrainian positions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, at a closed-door EU summit, urged European leaders not to confront Donald Trump, calling it a "bad idea. " She argued that Europe could lose everything in the event of a conflict with him.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with Apostolic Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas. They discussed the transfer of St. Nicholas Church to the Catholic community and the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
The Commander of NATO's Allied Joint Force Command in Europe, General Alexus Hrynkevych, is in the UAE. A trilateral meeting of Russia, Ukraine, and the USA is taking place there.
The Central Election Commission recognized Serhiy Karabuta, the next candidate in line, included in the election list of the political party "Servant of the People" under No. 156, as an elected People's Deputy of Ukraine in the said elections.
The trilateral working group of Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will hold the first rounds of meetings in a closed format in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators before the start of the talks.
Mykhailo Fedorov appointed Valeriia Ionan as his advisor on international projects. She worked at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, coordinating cooperation with Google, Cisco, Microsoft, and other companies.
The US and EU have developed a 10-year plan to raise $800 billion in public and private funds for Ukraine's reconstruction. The financing strategy extends until 2040 and will accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Two-day trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US have started in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators before the meeting.
Ukraine calls on the IAEA for Russia's complete isolation and suspension of its membership in the organization. Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of IAEA missions for conveying truthful information.
The State Tax Service reduced the number of actual inspections by 27% after the introduction of the moratorium. This is part of a change in the approach to interaction with businesses, which involves risk-oriented control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that his country's parliament would not vote for Ukraine's accession to the EU for the next 100 years. Official Kyiv reacted, hinting that this plan is doomed to fail, as "the master in Moscow" will not last that long.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Lithuania on January 25. The meeting will take place as part of the 163rd anniversary of the January Uprising of 1863.
President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators led by Rustem Umerov before the talks in Abu Dhabi. He agreed on the framework and expected outcome, and also promised to maintain constant contact with the team.
The Verkhovna Rada assures that internally displaced persons will have the opportunity to vote in national elections. The Central Election Commission and the parliamentary Working Group have developed mechanisms to ensure the electoral rights of IDPs, particularly regarding the identification of their place of residence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Donbas issue will be discussed on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. Delegations from Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will hold trilateral talks on the war.
