Donald Trump stated that he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagne to force Emmanuel Macron to join his "Peace Council" initiative. France intends to reject the invitation, and Trump also invited Vladimir Putin to the council.
A powerful G4 geomagnetic storm, the strongest in two decades, caused the Northern Lights to be visible in Canada, the northern US states, and parts of Europe, including Ukraine. This phenomenon was the result of a massive eruption of charged particles from the Sun.
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
The White House has not yet scheduled a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos. Zelensky is seeking a personal meeting, but the reluctance to hold it comes from the White House.
In 2025, Japan welcomed over 40 million foreign tourists for the first time, reaching 42. 7 million. At the same time, in December, the number of Chinese visitors decreased by 45%.
Donald Trump posted screenshots of text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte on the Truth Social network. The French President proposes a G7 meeting in Paris and expresses misunderstanding regarding Greenland. Macron also suggested inviting Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to participate.
US President Donald Trump reiterated the United States' desire to take control of Greenland, as Denmark cannot protect it. He also stated that he does not care about the Nobel Prize.
Donald Trump stated that he is no longer interested in peace because he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He also seeks full control over Greenland.
The Cemros holding has frozen two plants in the Belgorod and Ulyanovsk regions, and another enterprise has switched to a four-day work week. The official reason is a drop in demand due to a decline in housing construction and competition from cheaper cement.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives on January 23 and the calling of snap elections. The reasons cited were political instability and the need to ascertain the will of the voters.
Putin's administration and "United Russia" have identified five leaders for the State Duma elections in September 2026. The list includes Medvedev, Lavrov, Golovin, Lysenko, and Poddubny.
Heavy snowfall in Michigan caused a massive collision of over 100 vehicles on an interstate highway. Police blocked traffic, there are many injured, but no fatalities.
In Kemerovo Oblast, a key coal-mining region of Russia, systemic problems have arisen with salary payments to public sector employees. Medical workers faced reduced salaries and non-payment of bonuses at the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the country's entry into international structures requires the government's consent and ratification by the Sejm. This applies to the invitation of the Polish president to Donald Trump's "Peace Council."
A massive fire at the "Gul Plaza" shopping mall in Karachi has killed 21 people, with over 60 reported missing. The fire raged for over 24 hours, destroying almost the entire complex.
Donald Trump has invited a number of countries to his "Peace Council for Gaza" to implement a 20-point plan. The signing ceremony is scheduled for this Thursday in Davos.
Moldova has officially initiated the process of denouncing key agreements that form the legal basis of its membership in the CIS. By mid-February, the documents will be submitted to parliament for consideration.
Hungarian MOL Group has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a 56. 15% stake in Serbian NIS from Russian "Gazprom Neft". The deal requires approval from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control due to sanctions.
In South Africa, a collision between a school minibus and a truck resulted in the deaths of at least 13 children. The accident occurred in Gauteng province when the minibus attempted to overtake other vehicles.
Rising tensions between the US and Iran, as well as internal protests, pose a threat to the security of Tehran's nuclear assets. Experts are concerned about the loss of control over highly enriched uranium and possible sabotage at nuclear power plants.
In Nigeria, armed bandits kidnapped 172 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State. 163 people remain in captivity, nine managed to escape.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Romanian counterpart Oana Toiu at the World Economic Forum. Sybiha handed over a list of urgent needs for the restoration of energy supply and heating in Ukraine.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with John Healey the strengthening of air defense and the Octopus drone project. The parties agreed to exchange data on the use of weapons and cooperation in R&D.
Syrian government forces strengthened their control over the northern and eastern regions after the withdrawal of Kurdish units. This marked the biggest change in the control map since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in 2024.
EU leaders will hold an emergency summit in Brussels on Greenland, starting at 8:00 PM Kyiv time. This follows Trump's statement about the US's desire to control Greenland for security reasons.
A railway disaster involving two high-speed trains occurred in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people. The accident, caused by a faulty rail joint, was one of the largest in Europe in 80 years.
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a UAV warehouse of the 144th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian Federation in Novokrasnyanka, Luhansk region. The damage to the bulk terminal of an oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai and an oil depot in the Belgorod region has also been confirmed.
The media also quoted the Danish Foreign Minister, who stated that Donald Trump "will never be able to achieve" his goals through pressure.
Swedish law enforcement has exposed Belarusian nuns who, under the guise of religious activities, were collecting funds for the Russian Armed Forces and spreading pro-Russian propaganda. They visited occupied territories of Ukraine and were used by Russia as a tool of hybrid influence.
Guatemalan President declared a state of siege after nine police officers were killed in coordinated attacks by criminal gangs. The conflict began with prison riots organized by the "Barrio 18" gang, which seized 46 guards.
