Donald Trump proposed creating a "Peace Council" to replace the "ineffective" UN, inviting Putin to join it. This initiative is meeting with resistance from allies and disputes over its powers.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized US foreign policy and trade demands aimed at weakening Europe. He warned against sliding into a policy of "the law of the strongest" at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukraine is preparing to deploy a new generation of AI-powered anti-aircraft missile systems that can provide infinite defense. This system will use millions of bits of data to predict and intercept Russian attacks.
US President Donald Trump, heading to Davos on Tuesday, plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The American side does not expect breakthroughs from this meeting.
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the 'Peace Council'. There has been no response from the Ukrainian side yet, Christopher Miller of the Financial Times reported.
Donald Trump stated that he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne to force Emmanuel Macron to join his "Peace Council" initiative. France intends to reject the invitation, and Trump also invited Vladimir Putin to the council.
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
The Cemros holding has frozen two plants in the Belgorod and Ulyanovsk regions, and another enterprise has switched to a four-day work week. The official reason is a drop in demand due to a decline in housing construction and competition from cheaper cement.
Putin's administration and "United Russia" have identified five leaders for the State Duma elections in September 2026. The list includes Medvedev, Lavrov, Golovin, Lysenko, and Poddubny.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country's entry into international structures requires the government's consent and ratification by the Sejm. This applies to the invitation of the Polish president to Donald Trump's "Peace Council."
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine plans to sign security guarantee agreements with the United States and an $800 billion economic recovery deal. President Zelenskyy expects the documents to be approved, despite Donald Trump's ambiguous position.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' on Gaza. The Russian authorities are studying this proposal.
Donald Trump stated that Denmark had ignored NATO's warnings about security risks in Greenland for 20 years. Now, the US must resolve this issue on its own.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that a US invasion of Greenland would make Putin the happiest man, legitimizing his invasion of Ukraine. Such a move would be a death sentence for NATO, Sánchez emphasized.
The Kremlin is preparing the Russian population for a rejection of peace, using Medvedchuk's statements about the absence of peace in Ukraine in 2026. This is happening against the backdrop of negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Europe.
The Russian military command is publicly disseminating false information about the battlefield. This is part of a cognitive warfare effort to influence US decisions regarding peace negotiations.
The global gold market is correcting after reaching historical highs, with prices falling by more than 1%. Investors are taking profits, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have eased.
Dictator Putin called on the government and the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation to involve wounded soldiers in the development, production, and operation of autonomous systems. He emphasized that the experience of these soldiers should be in demand in technological progress.
Gerhard Schröder refused to transfer documents about conversations with Putin to the German Federal Archives, keeping them at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. These documents concern his time in power from 1998 to 2005.
The Russian leadership positively received statements by the leaders of France, Italy, and Germany on resuming dialogue with Moscow. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a "positive evolution" of the Europeans' positions.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Moscow shows no interest in peace. She rejected proposals to resume negotiations with Putin.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, to disable heating and electricity supply systems. The goal of these actions is to undermine the morale of the population and force Ukraine to make concessions in peace negotiations.
Hungarian energy company Mol Nyrt. is nearing a takeover of Serbia's sole oil refinery as U.S. sanctions force Russia's Gazprom Neft PJSC to sell its controlling stake. Hungary will ask U.S. authorities to lift sanctions on the Serbian refinery.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian dictator, did not confirm Russia's consent to the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine with the participation of Chinese military personnel. However, according to him, Russia considers it relevant to continue dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator, Dmitry Peskov, announced that the Kremlin expects a new visit of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia. He also noted that Russia considers it relevant to continue the dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.
Donald Trump told Reuters that he was unaware of a possible trip by special envoys to Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's goals in Ukraine include Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions. This expands Russia's demands even beyond the 28-point US peace plan.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine, not Russia, is hindering a peace agreement. He believes that Putin is ready to conclude one, while Zelenskyy is not in a hurry.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of Donald Trump, plan to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the visit is to promote a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
In Mariupol, a shootout occurred between Kadyrovites and Russian soldiers near a club. One Russian soldier was killed, and a 'Akhmat' fighter was seriously wounded.
