Two-day trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US have started in Abu Dhabi. President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators before the meeting.
Indian Oil Corp purchased 7 million barrels of oil for March loading, including Brazilian oil from Petrobras. This is a step towards phasing out Russian oil and increasing imports from the Middle East.
Proposals are being discussed to increase NATO's presence in the Arctic and grant the US sovereign claims to specific areas of Greenland. This would limit Russia's and China's access to mineral extraction on the island.
The agreement between the US and NATO regarding Greenland involves the deployment of American missiles and an increased NATO presence in the Arctic. This aims to deter Russian and Chinese interests, as well as to end US threats of tariffs on Europe.
President Zelenskyy held consultations with Ukrainian negotiators led by Rustem Umerov before the talks in Abu Dhabi. He agreed on the framework and expected outcome, and also promised to maintain constant contact with the team.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Donbas issue will be discussed on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. Delegations from Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation will hold trilateral talks on the war.
The leading federal prosecutor's office in the US has engaged almost all prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to review over two million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This task, which has been ongoing for several weeks, raises questions about overwork and the postponement of other important cases.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn reported that some teams have already arrived for peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Informal discussions between group representatives are possible.
In Abu Dhabi, trilateral peace talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine have reportedly begun. These are the first direct talks since 2022, where territorial issues will be discussed.
President Zelenskyy approved the updated composition of Ukraine's delegation for peace talks. It includes 10 officials, including Rustem Umerov as its head.
The Russian Federation's security working group, consisting of military personnel, arrived in Abu Dhabi for negotiations. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev will continue negotiations with Steve Witkoff on economic issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine discussed with the US the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery. He emphasized that Russia is the aggressor, and these funds should be directed to compensate for the damage caused by its aggression.
US Judge Richard Leon has questioned the legality of the $400 million White House ballroom construction. He will rule on an injunction that could halt construction.
President Zelenskyy stated that Trump supports the idea of a free trade area with Ukraine, which will positively impact Ukrainian businesses. Earlier, Trump's envoy Witkoff reported on discussions about a duty-free zone.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the documents regarding the prosperity program for post-war Ukraine are not yet ready. He emphasized the importance of understanding the sources of funding for the country's reconstruction.
President Zelenskyy expanded the delegation for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, including Umerov, Budanov, Arakhamia, and military personnel. The details of the negotiations will be discussed by phone, and the results will be reported to the Europeans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Donbas issue will be discussed on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi. Delegations from Ukraine, the USA, and Russia will hold trilateral talks on the war.
President Zelenskyy announced the readiness to sign security guarantees, awaiting Trump's decision. The issue of Donbas and a prosperity package were also discussed.
Ukraine, the US, and Russia are planning trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi regarding conflict resolution. The main issue remains territorial control in eastern Ukraine.
The European Commission announced the proximity of an agreement with the US and Ukraine on a framework program for post-war Ukraine. The document offers a response built on five key pillars.
Donald Trump commented on the possibility of a trilateral summit after talks in the UAE. He noted that meetings are important and expressed hope that many lives would be saved.
The United States completed its withdrawal from the WHO without paying approximately $260 million in contributions. This jeopardizes global programs to combat epidemics.
ByteDance announced the completion of a deal to create the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. This will allow the app to avoid a complete ban in the United States, and the data of 200 million American users will be controlled by US investors.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te initiated talks with Kyiv on strengthening technology export controls after Zelenskyy's statement. Taiwan seeks to establish intelligence sharing to prevent microchips from reaching the aggressor.
Global oil prices are stable due to a weak dollar and optimism in financial markets, which offsets fears of a fuel surplus. Chinese stimulus and US GDP growth support the market, despite IEA forecasts of a significant surplus in 2026.
Donald Trump is preparing a large-scale sports program for the anniversary of US independence, turning the White House into the country's main arena. Leaders of leading professional leagues will discuss the integration of sports into the national holiday "America 250".
The United States and Norway have begun deploying troops for the "Cold Response 26" exercise in the High North. Approximately 3,000 U.S. Marines are arriving in January to train in extreme winter conditions before the active phase of the maneuvers in March 2026.
US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale deployment of naval forces to the shores of Iran. This deployment comes after a softening of rhetoric regarding strikes on Iran.
The Trump administration has banned NIH funding for projects using human embryonic tissue obtained from abortions. This decision revokes previous government approvals and aims to implement alternative methods of biomedical research.
Energy giant Shell is exploring the market for a potential sale of its stakes in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. The company holds majority stakes in four key blocks, and its production in 2024 amounted to 15.6 million barrels of oil.
