India and the European Union will announce a free trade agreement that includes India reducing tariffs on car imports from the EU by up to 40% from 110%. This will pave the way for an expanded market for European cars and Indian electronics, textiles, and chemicals.
The Kremlin announced that trilateral contacts, which began in Abu Dhabi, are scheduled to continue next week. The exact date of the meeting is not yet known.
A Bombardier Challenger 600 aircraft crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine, USA. Eight people were on board, the extent of injuries is unknown.
The price of gold jumped to a record $5081. 18 per ounce in the spot market. The rise is driven by demand for safe-haven assets and geopolitical uncertainty.
ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is using the lack of clarity regarding the Alaska summit in August 2025 to create the illusion of "joint American-Russian understanding" on ending the war in Ukraine. Russia is trying to avoid US pressure by balancing between demonstrating strength and engagement.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was urgently moved to a protected underground facility in Tehran. This happened due to warnings of a high probability of an attack by the United States.
President Zelenskyy met with the presidents of Lithuania and Poland in Vilnius. Energy support, strengthening air defense, Ukraine's accession to the EU, and diplomatic work were discussed.
General Zhang Youxia, a close associate of Xi Jinping, is accused of providing the US with sensitive information regarding China's nuclear program. He is also suspected of forming political cliques and abusing power.
Iran unveiled a mural in Tehran's central square, warning the US of the consequences of a military strike. This comes as American warships approach the region.
Canada will not conclude a free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. This decision was made after Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not cede its territories, and a 20-point plan and problematic issues were discussed at the meeting in the UAE. Diplomats and military personnel from three sides participated in the negotiations.
Ukraine views bilateral security guarantees with the US as a key element of national security. The document is 100% ready and awaits the determination of the date and place of signing.
Airlines canceled over 13,000 flights across the US for the weekend due to a powerful winter storm. This is the largest number of canceled flights in a single day since the start of the COVID pandemic.
In 2026, Ukraine ranked 20th in the global military power rating among 145 countries, according to Global Firepower. The rating takes into account over 60 indicators, including army size and economic potential.
Federal immigration authorities in the US allowed the self-deportation of a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist. This enabled him to avoid trial and potential imprisonment.
A group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit in a US court against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of making false statements regarding the privacy and security of messages on WhatsApp. The plaintiffs claim that Meta has access to users' "private" messages.
This week, negotiations focused on economic issues and control over the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. No agreement has been reached, but Moscow proposes to share the plant's electricity.
Russia has intensified its attacks on energy infrastructure, other infrastructure, and residential buildings, using drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. Zelenskyy reported over 1,700 drones, 1,380 aerial bombs, and 69 missiles in a week.
Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Mohammad Pakpour, announced the increased combat readiness of forces. This comes amid the deployment of American warships in the Middle East region.
US President Donald Trump has stated the possibility of ground strikes against drug cartels in Mexico, Central, and South America. He noted that he knows the cartels' routes and wants to achieve the same success as in the fight against maritime drug smuggling.
The bodies of three people, who likely died from hypothermia, have been found in New York. Winter storm "Fern," which began on Saturday, brought record-breaking cold and snowfalls to the United States.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held talks, discussing the war in Ukraine and security in the Arctic. The leaders agreed on the need for a lasting ceasefire and support for Ukraine.
The US suggests that successful trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi could lead to a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Before this, the parties are expected to meet in Kyiv or Moscow.
In Minneapolis, US federal agents shot a man, marking the second fatal incident this month amid increased immigration enforcement. The city's mayor and governor have called for a halt to the Trump administration's operations.
US President Donald Trump promises to impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Ottawa concludes a trade agreement with Beijing. According to him, China will "eat Canada alive, completely devour it."
The negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi took place in a bilateral format, in addition to the trilateral one with the participation of the United States. The parties discussed "unresolved elements" of a peace agreement and confidence-building measures.
At least 32 schoolchildren have been killed during protests in Iran, according to the Iranian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The human rights organization HRANA counted 54 fatalities under the age of 18.
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia will take place on February 1 in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
Russia sent Oleksandr Zorin, a GRU officer who recruited Syrian mercenaries for the Wagner PMC, to trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Zorin, who was born in Kharkiv, participated in negotiations regarding "Azovstal" and in Istanbul.
