The Diplomat
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Moscow shows no interest in peace. She rejected proposals to resume negotiations with Putin.
Yulia Svyrydenko and Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian Saeima, discussed the state of Ukraine's energy system and countering the aggressor's plans. Latvia will allocate 0.25% of its GDP to Ukraine's needs.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the defense of Greenland is a common NATO concern. This is due to the arrival of troops on the island following threats from Donald Trump and discussions on ways to strengthen security in the Arctic.
The UN Security Council asked Secretary-General Guterres to provide monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. In response, Russia suggested the Council monitor the Caribbean, where the US is striking drug traffickers.
European governments are pressuring the EU to appoint a negotiator to represent their interests regarding Ukraine. They fear that the US will make a deal with Russia behind their backs.
The US Department of Defense is testing a device acquired by intelligence agencies that may be the cause of "Havana Syndrome. " The apparatus generates pulsed radio waves and contains Russian components.
The United Kingdom is imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting the financial, energy, and other sectors. This comes amid protests and reports of the country's violent response.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed air defense, providing troops with air defense missiles, and expanding the production of interceptors. Funding and contracts have been settled, but there is dissatisfaction with the pace of filling the PURL program.
The building of the Polish consulate was damaged as a result of the night attack on Odesa on January 13. None of the diplomatic staff were injured.
Germany and the Netherlands want Ukraine to be able to buy American weapons with the €90 billion EU loan. France insists on preferential treatment for EU military companies.
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken called on NATO to launch a military operation in the High North. This is intended to strengthen unity and address US security concerns regarding Greenland.
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.
On January 10, 2026, a cargo plane belonging to Pallas Aviation, a company linked to the CIA, was spotted in Caracas. This occurred amidst the first official visit of US State Department representatives to Venezuela to assess the reopening of the embassy.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard stated the need to take Trump's claims on Greenland seriously. She emphasized the importance of preserving world order and the principles of international law.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the Verkhovna Rada to support the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's Minister of Defense next week. He also noted that there is an action plan for the defense and diplomacy sectors.
President Zelenskyy stated that NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov was again in contact with American partners. Dialogue with the US is a strategic task for Ukraine and must be 100% constructive.
The international community is discussing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's statements about military operations in Mexico. This caused outrage, as Mexico is a partner in organizing the tournament.
Following Ukraine, Latvia will initiate a UN Security Council meeting due to intensified Russian shelling near EU and NATO borders and Russia's use of the "Oreshnik" missile.
Delcy Rodriguez, appointed as interim president of Venezuela, announced the start of a diplomatic dialogue with the Donald Trump administration. This comes despite official condemnation of US actions, which Caracas calls the "illegal kidnapping" of Nicolas Maduro.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry expressed regret over the damage to its embassy building in Kyiv as a result of shelling, without mentioning Russia. Diplomats and staff were not injured.
The Ukrainian delegation and the President of Ukraine are ready to travel to the US to continue negotiations on achieving a just peace. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced progress after talks in Paris.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Russia's use of the 'Oreshnik' missile is an escalation against Ukraine and a warning to Europe and the US.
US President Donald Trump has released two Russian citizens from the crew of the tanker Marinera at the request of the Kremlin. The Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed this decision, having previously called the seizure of the tanker an "illegal forceful action."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine offered assistance to Qatar after its embassy in Kyiv was damaged by a Russian strike. This is a gross violation of the Vienna Convention, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry states.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka arrived in Ukraine to meet with Andriy Sybiha. His trip was delayed due to Russian missile attacks, which he criticized.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Anka Feldhusen as the new business ombudsperson. She will assume office on February 1, 2026.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is considering all options regarding Greenland, examining what is in the best interests of the United States. She emphasized that diplomacy has always been the president's first option.
Former Donald Trump adviser Fiona Hill stated that the Kremlin offered the White House "a free hand" in Venezuela in exchange for the US "turning a blind eye" to events in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha on diplomatic work in 2025 and the main tasks for this year. Rotations in the diplomatic corps were also discussed; the minister will present candidates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Russian strikes on Ukraine with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and received a promise of assistance. The parties also mentioned the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach, where Ukrainians died.