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At a forum in Davos, Trump said that the United States does not need Canadian energy, cars, or timber. He threatens to impose a 25% duty on Canadian imports starting February 1.

The United States has officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the WHO, which will take place on January 22, 2026. Trump accused the organization of mismanaging the pandemic, which threatens to lose 18% of WHO funding.

European officials are trying to get the Trump administration to guarantee U. S. involvement in Ukraine's security. Allies agree that U.S. troops are necessary for the credibility of the peacekeeping force.

The US State Department issued a memorandum banning the display of any flags other than the American flag in consular offices. This cancels the previous practice of displaying LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter flags.

The U. S. Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense by a 51-49 vote. The final confirmation vote for the former Fox News host and U.S. military veteran will take place on Friday.

The Trump administration intends to stop funding the Pentagon's Center of Excellence for Civil Defense. The decision to close the office, which was established in 2023, requires Congressional approval.

The UK has signed a contract with Rolls Royce to design and manufacture nuclear reactors for its submarine fleet. The eight-year “Unity” agreement will create more than 1,000 new jobs and preserve 4,000 existing ones.

John Ratcliffe became the new CIA director after a vote in the US Senate with a result of 74 in favor and 25 against. Democrats expressed concerns about his political impartiality.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the publication of classified documents on the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King. The declassification plan must be submitted within 15 days.

The US President signed a decree establishing a working group on digital asset markets and developing a federal regulatory framework. The document prohibits the issuance of digital currencies by the central bank and provides for the creation of a strategic stock of crypto assets.

Federal Judge John Kougenour imposed a 14-day ban on the implementation of Trump's executive order restricting American citizenship by birthright. The judge called the decree “clearly unconstitutional” and granted the request of the Washington Attorney General.

Marco Rubio is planning a visit to five Latin American countries, including Panama, where he will discuss migration and the Panama Canal issue. The trip will be Rubio's first foreign visit as secretary of state.

An adviser to the head of the OP said that negotiations with Russia are possible only after it realizes its economic losses. The process will take place on the basis of consensus between Europe, the United States and Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine called on Europe to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the energy sector instead of Russia.

The Pentagon has confirmed that Trump's executive order on a 90-day pause in international support does not apply to military assistance to Ukraine. The document only affects development programs, not USAI and PDA contracts.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi urged to wait for Ukrainian-American contacts on the issue of mobilization age. Kyiv emphasizes the priority of arming existing units instead of increasing the number of troops.

Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The US president also discussed this issue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for his help.

Donald Trump has called on NATO countries to increase defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP. Trump's team has already informed European leaders of its intention to demand a significant increase in defense spending.

Ukraine sees no prerequisites for restoring contacts with Lukashenka and does not recognize the results of the “elections” in Belarus. The Foreign Ministry expresses solidarity with its Western partners regarding the lack of conditions for fair elections.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the US and EU need to increase military support for Ukraine. Ukraine also seeks to increase investment in the defense industry and build self-sufficiency.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russian historical falsifications and disinformation to justify the war. 480 deputies supported the document on countering Russian propaganda and protecting the media space.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that the possibility of deploying a military contingent of foreign countries in Ukraine was being discussed. The discussion is at an early stage, and specific numbers have not yet been determined.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says that the sanctions potential against the Russian economy is not being used enough. Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that the EU expects a new, enhanced package of sanctions by the end of winter 2025.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirms the continuation of military aid from the United States. Earlier, there were reports of delays in deliveries and unused $4 billion under Biden's presidency.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed that preparations for the visit of Special Representative Keith Kellogg are underway. They are expected to discuss strategic partnership and opportunities for peace in Ukraine.

The documentary Porcelain War about three Kharkiv artists was nominated for Best Feature Documentary. The film tells the story of artists who create porcelain products during the war.

The head of the OP said that the war could end tomorrow if everything depended on Ukraine and the democratic world. However, Putin's Russia does not abandon its plans and continues its aggression.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister supported Trump's announcement of tough sanctions against Russia and emphasized the need for US leadership. Sibiga outlined three key points for achieving peace through strength.

NATO Secretary General Rutte advocated non-public security guarantees for Ukraine and its rapid accession to the Alliance. U.S. Special Envoy Grenell criticized this position due to insufficient defense funding by European countries.

Sean Curran, who defended Trump during the assassination attempt in July, will lead the US Secret Service. Curran has been with the service since 2001 and was part of Trump's security team during his first presidential term.