The US has appointed Laura Dogu as Chargé d'Affaires to Venezuela following the seizure of power by Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards restoring an official presence in Caracas.
Josh Grunbaum, Commissioner of the Federal Procurement Service, has joined the American delegation in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine. He is a senior advisor to Donald Trump's newly formed "Peace Council."
Global prices for precious metals are rapidly rising amid geopolitical instability. On January 22, gold crossed the $4917.65 per ounce mark, and silver and platinum also set new records.
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.
Negotiations between the American delegation and the Russian leadership on a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine have begun in Moscow. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin to discuss ways to end hostilities.
The European Union is preparing to resume ratification of a trade agreement with the United States. This became possible after Donald Trump abandoned threats to impose tariffs on European goods due to disputes over Greenland.
The plane of US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow. Earlier it was reported that talks with Vladimir Putin are scheduled for January 22.
EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, are gathering for an emergency summit on Greenland in Brussels. Merz expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for changing his stance on Greenland beforehand.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the documents for ending the war are almost ready. He emphasized that Russia must be ready to stop its aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Europe should not be "a salad of small and medium-sized states seasoned with enemies. " He emphasized that Europe must become a global force that defines the future, rather than reacting late.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is not only not arrested, but also successfully fighting for Russian frozen assets in Europe. He noted that Putin was able to stop Europe from using these funds.
According to Zelenskyy, everyone has paid attention to Greenland, but most leaders do not know what to do about it.
Zelenskyy called the meeting with Trump productive and meaningful. The work of the teams, air defense for Ukraine, and additional missiles were discussed.
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), Alexus Hrynkevych, stated that there are no plans for a mission in the Arctic. NATO will strengthen security in the region amid cooperation between China and Russia.
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Volodymyr Zelenskyy were "good. " He also announced that he would meet with President Putin.
According to the Ukrainian delegation, the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy has concluded. It lasted about an hour.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that a framework agreement on Greenland with Donald Trump would require enhanced security in the Arctic. The first results are expected this year, without depleting resources for Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Europe must strengthen its unity and competitiveness. This is necessary to counter a new era of "great power politics" that has upended transatlantic relations.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the USA, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, have begun a meeting in Davos. Earlier, Trump stated that a peace agreement regarding Ukraine is "approaching."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22. He will meet with Donald Trump and participate in a panel session.
Donald Trump is developing a project for an international organization called the "Peace Council," which will be an alternative to the UN. Countries wishing to obtain a permanent seat must contribute $1 billion.
Donald Trump announced the settlement of 8 wars and expects another one to be settled. He noted that the US is making significant progress in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump and world leaders signed the Peace Council Charter in Davos. The Council's goal is to end the conflict in Gaza and force Hamas to disarm.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff announced his visit to Kyiv. He also said that he is going to Moscow with Jared Kushner, and then to Abu Dhabi to work with working groups.
On January 22, Vladimir Putin will meet with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. After the meeting, a briefing by Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov will take place, Dmitry Peskov announced.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed US President Donald Trump's statement on Greenland. Merz called it "the right way", as threats to seize European territory by force are unacceptable.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos. He will hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump and take part in a panel discussion.
US President Donald Trump has backed down from his threat to invade Greenland and suspended the imposition of tariffs. He is considering the possibility of offering $1 million to each of Greenland's 57,000 residents for joining the US.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff stated that he is going to Moscow to discuss ending the war. He will meet with Putin on January 22, and the initiative for the meeting came from the Russian side.
