Rob Jetten, the prospective Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has announced a refusal to negotiate with Moscow and continued support for Ukraine. The new Dutch government has committed to providing annual military aid to Ukraine and supporting its path to EU and NATO membership.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged shutdown of much of the federal government. The deal provides funding for the entire government, except for the Department of Homeland Security, until September.
Donald Trump stated that he personally asked Vladimir Putin not to strike Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week. Putin agreed to this request.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha briefed the EU Council on the situation at the front, emphasizing the need to reach 50,000 Russian losses per month. He called for full strategic autonomy for Europe and funding for the PURL program.
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China. The UK promises broader access to Chinese markets for the British service sector, including visa-free travel.
Ukraine could become significantly less dependent on American intelligence as Europe is ready to provide information. This would reduce the criticality of a halt in American aid.
Singer Springsteen presented his new song, in which he ridiculed Trump's policies and ICE's involvement in Minneapolis.
The Democratic minority in the US Senate blocked a government funding package, demanding restrictions on Trump's immigration agents. This occurred two days before the deadline, threatening a shutdown of key government agencies.
Donald Trump has unveiled an initiative: every child born in the USA between 2025 and 2028 will receive $1000 in a "Trump Account. " The funds will be invested in index funds, accessible from age 18, and can be supplemented by families and employers.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern over the falling dollar exchange rate, which puts pressure on European exporters. He called on the EU to increase competitiveness amid the weakening American currency.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico denied a Politico report about his concerns over Donald Trump's condition. He called the article "a lie" and stated that he did not speak at the summit where he allegedly made such assessments.
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki criticized Donald Trump's threats to cut support for Iraq if he returns to power. Trump stated that Maliki would be a "very bad choice," adding that the country descended into chaos when he was in power.
Zelenskyy announced active work with the US on an agreement regarding post-war reconstruction, thanking representatives of President Trump. The Ukrainian side aims for the fastest possible result.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed concern about Donald Trump's "psychological state" after their meeting on January 17. Fico called Trump "dangerous," which shocked European diplomats.
The US dollar fell to its lowest level since early 2022 after Trump endorsed a weaker dollar. This happened amid pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Donald Trump has raised import duties on goods from South Korea from 15% to 25% due to the non-ratification of the agreement. This decision caused Hyundai and Kia shares to plummet, which could cost them $3.5 billion annually.
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, which includes reducing tariffs on cars and wine from the EU. This agreement strengthens economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies and has mixed implications for Ukraine.
The Trump administration is reshuffling the leadership of immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Gregory Bovino will leave the city, and Tom Homan will lead the mission, reporting directly to the White House.
In Minneapolis, US federal agents shot a man, marking the second fatal incident this month amid increased immigration enforcement. The city's mayor and governor have called for a halt to the Trump administration's operations.
Donald Trump could be removed from the US presidency without impeachment. Washington is discussing the application of the 25th Amendment due to his letter to the Prime Minister of Norway regarding Greenland.
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.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that Trump supports the idea of a free trade area with Ukraine, which will positively impact Ukrainian businesses. Earlier, Trump's envoy Witkoff reported on discussions about a duty-free zone.
Donald Trump commented on the possibility of a trilateral summit after talks in the UAE. He noted that meetings are important and expressed hope that many lives would be saved.
ByteDance announced the completion of a deal to create the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. This will allow the app to avoid a complete ban in the United States, and the data of 200 million American users will be controlled by US investors.
Donald Trump is preparing a large-scale sports program for the anniversary of US independence, turning the White House into the country's main arena. Leaders of leading professional leagues will discuss the integration of sports into the national holiday "America 250".
Dictator Putin's negotiations with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow lasted over 3. 5 hours. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the American peace plan for Ukraine.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that the situation in Minneapolis would become "less chaotic" if local officials stopped opposing federal immigration agents. He called for cooperation with ICE to avoid complex street operations.
Donald Trump called his time in Davos "incredible" and promised that the deal on Greenland would be "tremendous" for the US. He also noted the uniqueness of his Peace Council.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump in Davos, calling it productive and meaningful. They discussed the work of their teams, air defense for Ukraine, and additional missiles.
