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.
Elite units of the British Royal Marines are undergoing intensive training in Norway, preparing for a potential conflict with Russia. The exercises are taking place at the 'Viking' camp at temperatures below minus 20°C.
A Norwegian court has sentenced 48-year-old Arfan Bhatti to 30 years in prison for organizing a shooting at a gay bar during Pride in 2022. Two people were killed and eight were injured; the shooter, Zaniar Matapour, also received a 30-year sentence.
Brussels is considering a revision of the EU accession system, proposing a two-tier model that could accelerate Ukraine's entry. This plan raises concerns among some member states about its implications for the Union.
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.
Norway has sent two soldiers to Greenland to assess further cooperation with allies. This comes amid NATO's dialogue on strengthening security in the Arctic.
Donald Trump is once again showing interest in Greenland, calling it a "big real estate deal" and a matter of US strategic security. This has caused concern among Danish and European leaders, who see it as a threat to sovereignty and NATO's integrity.
Norway will allocate a $400 million aid package to Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, "this is very important and will truly support our people."
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Norway's readiness to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after a ceasefire. This is intended to ensure long-term peace but requires coordination with partners.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Kyiv to discuss mutually beneficial cooperation. The meeting began with a tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
Scandinavian countries have denied Trump's claims about the presence of Russian and Chinese warships near Greenland. According to diplomats, no Russian or Chinese vessels have been detected in the area.
NATO is bolstering its northern flank: British Marines are being deployed to Norway year-round to counter the Russian-Chinese alliance. 1,500 troops will be based at Camp Viking, monitoring underwater activity and protecting infrastructure.
Donald Trump stated that without his intervention, Russia would have had all of Ukraine, and recalled ending eight wars. He also noted that Russia and China do not fear NATO without the US.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that no new air defense systems have arrived from the US, missiles are coming in gradually, and Ukraine aims to accelerate this process. He also noted that he discussed this issue with European partners, particularly France.
The Nordic countries stated that issues concerning Denmark and Greenland should only be resolved by Denmark and Greenland. This is in response to Trump's proposal to transfer the island to US control.
Latvian police are investigating damage to the Palanga-Liepāja optical cable, considering versions of weather conditions and deliberate interference. The vessel Silver Copenhagen, previously suspected, was found not to be involved in the incident.
Donald Trump did not support the candidacy of Corina Machado for the presidency of Venezuela, stating that she "does not have support. " Machado's associates were surprised by Trump's comment, who, they said, expected her to decline the Nobel Prize in his favor.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
National security advisers from European countries have arrived in Kyiv. They will hold consultations on security and economic issues, and coordinate further steps with partners.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Tesla delivered 418,227 vehicles, a 15. 6% decrease compared to the previous year. Overall, for 2025, deliveries decreased by 8.5% to 1.636 million vehicles, and the company recorded its second consecutive annual sales decline.
In December, new Tesla car registrations fell by two-thirds in France and Sweden. At the same time, sales in Norway increased by 89%, setting a new annual record.
This refers to advanced weapon systems, including ballistic missiles and drones, for cryptocurrency. This would allow Tehran to circumvent Western financial restrictions.
The Ministry of Energy reported that Ukraine transported 6. 9 billion cubic meters of gas through interstate entry points in the year following the cessation of Russian gas transit. This concerns the needs of Ukraine and other countries through the Ukrainian GTS.
Estonia will chair the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) format from January 1, 2026, coordinating the efforts of eight countries. Key priorities include supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on the aggressor.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba summarized the results of 2025 in the transport industry, noting an increase in seats on international trains and the launch of the Eurotrack. The "transport visa-free regime" with the EU was extended, and digital systems such as eCherha and e-TTN were introduced.
Since PURL was launched in August, 24 countries have joined it, and the total amount of contributions is $4. 3 billion. This allows for the purchase of American weapons, including missiles for Patriots, and strengthening Ukraine's defense.
Ursula von der Leyen held talks with European leaders on support, security and reconstruction of Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of the country's accession to the EU.
German military equipment exports in 2025 decreased to 8. 4 billion euros, significantly lower than in the previous two years. The reason was a reduction in arms supplies to Ukraine to 1.14 billion euros.
On December 27 and 28, severe snowstorms swept across the US and a number of European countries, leading to fatalities in Sweden and thousands of flight delays in the United States. Storm Johannes left hundreds of thousands of people without power in Scandinavia, and 11 centimeters of snow fell in New York.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis won the 68th 'Best European Athlete' award, scoring 184 points. Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk took 14th-15th place with 16 points.
