(2026-01-18). Spanish PM Sanchez: A US Grab for Greenland is a 'Gift to Putin'. moderndiplomacy.eu Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated in an interview that a U. S. invasion of Greenland would please Vladimir Putin and harm NATO. He expressed that such military action would give Russia justification for its invasion of Ukraine. Sanchez argued that if the U. S. were to use force in Greenland, it would threaten NATO's …
(2026-01-18). Ukraine Attacks Kazakh Ship in the Black Sea. globalresearch.ca On January 14th, a Kazakh oil tanker was struck by two Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea. | The incident generated significant repercussions and diplomatic unease, but it was not an isolated episode. | The case is part of a wave of …
(2026-01-18). Analyst: Ukraine talks hinge on frontline situation and peace deal bargaining. eng.belta.by According to the political observer, the negotiations could take several more months. He believes that the more the West is distracted by its own problems, the more promising the situation appears.
(2026-01-18). Trump's Davos gambit: 'Peace boards' poised to rival UN in future war deals. hindustantimes.com As world leaders head to Davos, Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a bold new global peace architecture that could reshape diplomacy itself. U.S. officials say his Gaza "Board of Peace" may soon be extended to Ukraine and Venezuela, placing Trump at the center of future ceasefires and reconstructions. Diplomats warn the model risks creating a parallel power structure rivaling the United Nations. With Zelensky set to meet Trump and an $800 billion Ukraine rebuild plan on the table, the stage is set for a dramatic shift in how wars are ended.
(2026-01-18). Europe signals shift as leaders weigh on renewed dialogue with Putin | Trump. hindustantimes.com Europe is quietly rethinking its hardline approach toward Russia as war fatigue, economic strain, and security risks force a strategic reassessment. Recent remarks by leaders in Germany, France, and Italy signal growing acceptance that dialogue with Moscow may be unavoidable. With the Ukraine war dragging on, energy costs rising, and the U.S. signaling reduced long-term commitment, European capitals are recalibrating policies to prioritize stability, risk management, and continental interests over prolonged confrontation.
(2026-01-18). Trump's Greenland bid might force EU to stop placating him and fight back. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's fixation on Greenland offers an ice-cold reminder to leaders in Europe and abroad: no deal is ever final. | Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff, rising to 25 per cent in June, on eight European nations, including Denmark, for saying they would undertake token Nato military exercises in Greenland in response to US sabre-rattling.
(2026-01-18). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). Who's Really Running Venezuela? popularresistance.org As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." | The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he wants to control Venezuela by imposing a U.S. monopoly on selling its oil to the rest of the world, to trap the Venezuelan government in a subservient relationship with the United States.