Ukraine has suspended orders for attack drones from Helsing due to problems during frontline testing. The flagship HX-2 drone experienced difficulties with takeoff and communication.
Updated citizenship rules have come into force in Ukraine, simplifying procedures for foreign military personnel and their families, providing for the recognition of multiple citizenship, and establishing examinations. The law also expands the grounds for losing citizenship.
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.
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.
Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland have caused outrage in Europe, which could lead to a "divorce" from America. European officials are considering creating a new alliance without the US, using a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine as a basis.
The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on American goods or restricting US companies' access to the market. This is a response to Trump's threats to countries that oppose the acquisition of Greenland.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the trade escalation between the US and the EU over Greenland could have arisen from "misunderstandings and a communication breakdown. " She discussed the situation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and plans to speak with EU colleagues.
German military personnel left Greenland prematurely due to poor weather conditions. The visit, which was supposed to last until January 18, ended earlier, but cooperation with the Danish military was called successful.
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom expressed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. They rejected customs threats and emphasized unity, sovereignty, and dialogue to prevent escalation.
A group of 15 Bundeswehr soldiers unexpectedly left Greenland earlier than planned. The reasons for their departure were not disclosed, but may be related to Trump's threats regarding the island.
British journalist Piers Morgan suggested London should "buy back" America in response to Donald Trump's actions regarding Greenland. He reminded that North America previously belonged to Britain.
Ambassadors from 27 EU countries will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday after Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European countries. This is due to the US demand to be allowed to purchase Greenland.
European countries are strengthening control over maritime transport and compliance with the sanctions regime. Germany denied the tanker Arcusat entry into its waters, and the vessel Hizer Reis also raised suspicions.
Kaja Kallas reacted to Trump's tariff threats over European countries' stance on Greenland. She noted that disputes between allies benefit China and Russia.
The EU is preparing to suspend the ratification of a new trade agreement with the US in response to Donald Trump's statement about imposing tariffs on goods from European countries that supported Greenland's sovereignty. The EU is considering using the Anti-Coercion Instrument, which would allow for the introduction of mirror tariffs.
On January 17, two avalanches in the Austrian Alps claimed the lives of five skiers. Rescuers urge adherence to safety rules due to critical avalanche danger levels.
Donald Trump is imposing 10% tariffs on NATO countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, over their troops in Greenland. Tariffs will rise to 25% from June 1 and will remain in effect until a deal to purchase Greenland is reached.
Germany is considering boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This is due to Donald Trump's plan to establish control over Greenland.
Five men (four Ukrainians and one Russian) in Poland have been charged in a sabotage operation case. They attempted to send parcels with explosives to various countries, for which they face life imprisonment.
The German government and memorial institutions have called on social media platforms to counter the spread of AI-generated fake images about the Holocaust. These images distort historical events and seek to blur facts.
Ukrainian lugers won 'silver' and 'bronze' in men's doubles at the Nations Cup in Oberhof. Ihor Hoi and Nazarii Kachmar came in second, while Danyil Martsinovskyi and Bohdan Babura finished third.
Germany is providing Ukraine with an additional aid package of 60 million euros. The funds will be used for winter and energy support, strengthening heating systems.
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.
Berlin plans to change the school history curriculum, making the study of GDR history an optional course for high school students. This decision has sparked protests from teachers and historical foundations.
Andriy Mandziy won gold at the Nations Cup in luge in Oberhof. This is his second consecutive gold medal of the season.
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.
Countries that have been waiting for years to join the EU are divided over plans to become members without full voting rights. Some insist on all the benefits, while others are happy to be at the negotiating table.
Military personnel from several European countries are arriving in Greenland as a show of support. This comes amid threats from US President Donald Trump to purchase the island.
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have signed a multi-year agreement for global film streaming. Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to screen Sony films after their theatrical release.
Germany's highest criminal court has kept a suspect in the Nord Stream sabotage in custody, publicly accusing Ukraine for the first time. The court stated that the explosions were carried out "on behalf of a foreign state," referring to Ukraine.
