(2026-01-25). Full confidentiality and cautious optimism. Is the new format of the talks on Ukraine justified? eng.belta.by Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States of America took place in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January. The importance of these meetings lies not only in the fact that Moscow and Kiev have finally returned to direct dialogue, but also in the active participation of Americans in this process.
(2026-01-25). Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready. al-monitor.com VILNIUS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A U.S. document on security guarantees for Ukraine is completely ready and Kyiv is waiting for a time and place for it to be signed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, indicating that weekend talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi made some progress. "For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees of security from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place when we will sign it," Zelenskiy told a news conference during a visit to Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
(2026-01-25). Military analyst: Trump understands it is impossible to resolve the Ukrainian issue without Belarus. eng.belta.by "I think the president of the United States needs the assistance of our president and of our country in resolving the issue of the war in Ukraine," Aleksandr Alesin said.
(2026-01-25). foreign minister says Putin attacked during Abu Dhabi talks. al-monitor.com By Max HunderKYIV, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of "cynically" ordering a massive missile strike while delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. were in Abu Dhabi for Washington-brokered peace talks."This barbaric attack once again proves that Putin's place is not at the board of peace, but at the dock of the special tribunal," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.
(2026-01-25). EU Council President arrives in India to seal trade pact. tribune.com.pk 
European Council president Antonio Costa arrived in India on Sunday, as the EU and New Delhi seek to seal a free trade pact, capping nearly two decades of negotiations between the economic behemoths. | Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are chief guests for this year's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Monday before an EU-India summit Tuesday, where they hope to shake hands on the accord, described as the "mother of all deals". | "President Costa is in New Delhi for the 16th EU-India summit taking place on Tuesday," the EU Council said on X. | President Costa is in New Delhi f…
(2026-01-25). Will Trump Be Pressured to Apologize After NATO Backlash? thinktank.pk Donald Trump's remarks questioning the frontline role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan have triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash, reopening painful memories for allied nations that lost soldiers in the 20-year war. What began as a controversial comment in a US television interview has now escalated into a broader debate about respect, alliance solidarity, …
(2026-01-25). Old Bonespurs Spits on Graves of European NATO Soldiers who gave Lives for US in Afghanistan. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole for Informed Comment In an interview with Fox "News" in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump a.k.a. "Old Bonespurs" and "Five-time-Deferment," smeared the European NATO soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan to defend the United States. The president said, "I've always said, 'Will they be there, if we ever needed them?' …
(2026-01-25). Left-Wing Candidate Iván Cepeda Leads Polls Ahead of Presidential Elections in Colombia. orinocotribune.com Left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, who is close to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, remains in the lead in voting intention for the presidential elections on May 31, according to a poll released this weekend. | Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact, Petro's coalition, has 30% of the electorate's preferences, followed by lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, of the far-right movement Defenders of the Homeland, with 22%, according to the survey by the Spanish firm GAD3 published by the Noticias RCN television channel. | Dos puntos a destacar:
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(2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |