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Kaja Kallas stated that she would propose a list of concessions that Europe should demand from Russia for a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Among the conditions are the return of Ukrainian children and restrictions on Russian armed forces.

NATO plans to launch the Arctic Sentry military mission in the Arctic, specifically in Greenland, to strengthen its presence and reduce tensions between the US and European allies. The launch could take place this week during the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.

The European Union is preparing for a week of intense diplomatic meetings, including a meeting of defense ministers, an economic summit, and the Munich Security Conference. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the Munich Conference.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán called Ukraine an enemy of his state, arguing that it threatens to increase the cost of living for Hungarians if the supply of cheap resources from Russia stops.

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced her intention to review the partnership with Turkey ahead of her visit to Ankara on February 6. Turkey is seen as an important partner due to its potential role in the Black Sea region after the war in Ukraine.

Serbia plans to purchase gas through the EU's joint procurement mechanism to reduce its dependence on Russia. The country aims to secure approximately 500 million cubic meters of fuel annually through the EU initiative.

32 European lawmakers have appealed to the European Commission, demanding an investigation into TikTok over allegations of content censorship, particularly concerning the "Epstein files. " Users report technical issues and reduced post reach following changes in the platform's ownership.

EU ambassadors reached an agreement on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The European Parliament is likely to vote next week.

Iran has officially declared the armed forces of European Union countries "terrorist groups. " This was in response to the EU's recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his loyalty to Donald Trump, is offering an "olive branch" to partners in the EU. This move comes amid rumors of his meeting with Trump, which reportedly did not meet Fico's expectations.

The screening of the propaganda documentary "Carnets de Russie" has been canceled in Brussels. This happened after the Ukrainian side's reaction and the municipal authorities' consideration of the issues.

Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1. 2 million people, forcing the Kremlin to seek mercenaries abroad. European governments are stepping up surveillance of Russian recruitment networks that attract migrants and students.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will not attend the key NATO meeting on February 12, 2026; Elbridge Colby will go instead. Colby is known as a proponent of reducing the US military presence in Europe, which causes concern among allies.

The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with the first tranche of financial assistance within the framework of a new 90 billion euro loan package in April. This assistance is designed for 2026-2027, of which 60 billion euros will go to military needs, and 30 billion euros - to budget support.

Estonia has proposed to the EU Council an indefinite entry ban for all Russian military personnel who participated in the war against Ukraine. This is intended to prevent the legalization of these individuals in the Schengen area after the end of hostilities.

The European Union is preparing to list Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group after a change in France's position. This decision will be a response to the brutal suppression of protests in Iran and will lead to the freezing of the organization's assets.

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.

The European Union has launched part of its €10. 6 billion secure satellite network to create an alternative to Starlink. Ukraine has already requested access to this system, which is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

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 European Commission is preparing to ban Russian nuclear products, said spokeswoman Ana-Kaisa Itkonen. This is part of the EU's plan to remove all Russian energy carriers from the market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spain's Foreign Minister called on the EU to form a single armed force to deter external threats. This statement came amid discussions of Trump's threats regarding Greenland.

Donald Trump posted screenshots of text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte on the Truth Social network. The French President proposes a G7 meeting in Paris and expresses misunderstanding regarding Greenland. Macron also suggested inviting Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to participate.

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit in Brussels on Greenland, starting at 8:00 PM Kyiv time. This follows Trump's statement about the US's desire to control Greenland for security reasons.

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced discussions on the possibility of deploying a NATO mission in Greenland and the Arctic. This followed a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt.

EU leaders, who were preparing to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, are now focused on the situation with Greenland. Trump is threatening new tariffs on EU countries for opposing his desire to acquire Greenland.