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The Spanish train drivers' union has announced a three-day strike from February 9 to 11, demanding safety measures on the railway. The decision was made after three train derailments that resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including train drivers.
For the first time in almost a year, Venezuelan crude oil is heading to Europe, with the vessel Poliegos set to deliver fuel to Italy. The shipments are organized by Vitol Group with US involvement to support Venezuela's economy.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that last December, Russia was losing about 1,000 servicemen killed daily. The total number of eliminated occupiers in December exceeded 30,000 people.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia's war against Ukraine remains Europe's key security concern. He called for not being distracted by other topics and to strengthen support for Kyiv.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Europe is capable of defending itself from attack. He cited Finland as an example of military potential and emphasized the importance of comprehensive security.
Donald Trump could completely cease support for Ukraine, including arms sales, if Europe responds with economic sanctions over Greenland. President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift in focus away from Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin constantly talks about Ukraine and considers it "the apple of his eye. " Trump also claims that Putin would not have attacked Ukraine under a different administration.
US President Donald Trump said that the US possesses a new weapon capable of destroying everything with one missile. He added that there is no air defense system in the world that could shoot it down.
US President Donald Trump at WEF-2026 in Davos expressed the opinion that Europe is not moving in the right direction. He reiterated criticism he had expressed earlier.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, rejected conditions for peace in Ukraine. The diplomat confirmed Russia's commitment to addressing the "root causes" of the war.
The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in elements of NATO's force structure, a sign of the Trump administration's desire to reduce the US military presence in Europe. This will affect about 200 service members and reduce US participation in the activities of nearly 30 NATO organizations.
A dispute over Greenland has pushed back plans for an understanding between the US, Ukraine, and European states in Davos. Plans to sign a document on Ukraine have been canceled, although meetings between Trump and Zelenskyy and European leaders are still likely.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, European leaders protested against Trump's intentions to buy Greenland and his threats regarding tariffs. They emphasized their readiness to defend the EU's sovereignty, despite calls for restraint.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that President Trump can impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil without Senate approval. He also highlighted Europe and China's purchases of Russian oil.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that maintaining the Ukrainian army over the next 10 years could reach $700 billion. Minister Oleksiy Sobolev added that over $500 billion more should be allocated from the state budget.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed a desire to meet with Donald Trump to discuss Greenland, proposing "sauna diplomacy. " Stubb is also concerned that attention to Greenland could distract from Ukraine.
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.
European countries, including Norway, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, are actively preparing for a potential war with Russia by increasing defense budgets and strengthening infrastructure. Some states, like Norway, are considering the possibility of confiscating civilian property for defense needs.
Border guards of the Mukachevo detachment recorded the aurora borealis over the Carpathians at three in the morning. This phenomenon occurs when charged particles of the solar wind collide with the Earth's magnetic field.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the diplomatic conflict between the US and Europe over Greenland's sovereignty has exposed "crisis tendencies" within Western society. These disagreements jeopardize the continued existence of NATO as a cohesive alliance.
President Zelenskyy is concerned about the shift of focus from Ukraine due to events around Greenland. He emphasized that the only way to end the war is through pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine.
A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm, the strongest in two decades, caused the Northern Lights to be visible in Canada, the northern US states, and parts of Europe, including Ukraine. This phenomenon was the result of a massive eruption of charged particles from the Sun.
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.
In 2025, Japan welcomed over 40 million foreign tourists for the first time, reaching 42. 7 million. At the same time, in December, the number of Chinese visitors decreased by 45%.
As a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 20 in the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a 50-year-old man was killed. The premises of two gas stations were also damaged.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a deliberate act of terror against the civilian population, aimed at blacking out cities. He warned that Europe's inaction would lead to similar attacks on its territory.
Donald Trump criticized European leaders for resisting his plans to acquire Greenland. He emphasized that Europe should focus on Russia's war with Ukraine.
In early 2026, Donald Trump once again raised the issue of acquiring Greenland, leading to an escalation of relations with the US and European allies. Greenland's and Denmark's refusal led to the introduction of trade tariffs against European countries.
The traditional Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos on January 22 will discuss ways to end the war and overcome challenges. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as well as the leaders of Latvia, Finland, the Netherlands, and Croatia, will participate.
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.