(2026-01-23). Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty. strategic-culture.su By Kweku AMPIAH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Europe's collective response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been…
(2026-01-23). Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine settlement hinges on key issue. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump's envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal. | The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3am on Friday, came hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticised his European allies Thursday for what he cast as their slow and fragmented response to Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion…
(2026-01-23). Ukraine and Russia Deadlocked Over Donetsk as Peace Talks Resume. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine and Russia remain at an impasse over the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, a dispute that has stalled efforts to negotiate a lasting peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted any settlement must resolve territorial questions, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy refuses to cede land captured and defended at enormous human cost. The standoff …
(2026-01-23). Greenland galvanises Europe to confront new US reality. tribune.com.pk 
Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognise the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States. | The stakes could hardly be higher, given the $2 trillion trading relationship between the European Union and the US and the dominant role Washington continues to play in the Nato alliance and in support of Ukraine against Russia. | This week, in the space of a few hours at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Trump first ruled out taking Greenland by force and then removed the th…
(2026-01-23). Headlines for January 23, 2026. democracynow.org Economic Blackout: Businesses Close for Day in Minnesota to Protest ICE Crackdown, Minnesota Activists Arrested for Anti-ICE Church Protest; White House Posts Doctored Photo, Outrage Grows over ICE Detaining 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos, Seven Democrats Back Spending Bill to Fund DHS & ICE, Israel Kills 4 in Gaza as Kushner Lays Out Plan for Turning Gaza into Seaside Resort, Russia, Ukraine & U.S. Negotiators Hold Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi, WSJ: U.S. Seeks Cuban Collaborators to Help Topple Government, Public Health Advocates Decry U.S. Leaving World Health Organization, Trump Orders Review of All Federal Funding Go…
(2026-01-23). US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks. geo.tv 
Service members of the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hold artillery drills at a shooting range in an unknown location in eastern Ukraine, in this handout picture released December 17, 2021. — ReutersKremlin says diplomacy to end Ukraine war gained…
(2026-01-23). US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent months, though both Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement. | Talks concluded after stretching past the three-hour mark, the Kremlin said in a statement released e…
(2026-01-23). All Unquiet On The Ukrainian Front. popularresistance.org Sometimes wars have occasions that can be read — immediately, soon or in time — as turning points, clarifying moments. D—Day, June 6, 1944, is an obvious case: The Allies and the Red Army were in Berlin less than a year later. | The Tet Offensive, which began 58 years ago next week (Can you believe it?), is another: All the victory-is-near illusions the American command had cultivated for years collapsed. There were many more casualties at the altar of imperial delusion, but the war in Southeast Asia was on the way to over. | On Jan. 8 Russia attacked Lviv, the city in western Ukraine, with an O…
(2026-01-23). Endgame for Ukraine war? Zelensky announces first ever Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral meet in UAE. hindustantimes.com Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said US, Russian and Ukrainian teams are preparing for their first trilateral talks in the UAE, with two days of meetings planned immediately after the US team travels to Moscow. Zelensky made the disclosure in a Q&A after his World Economic Forum address in Davos, as Washington signals momentum through envoy Steve Witkoff's claim that peace negotiations are now "down to one issue."
(2026-01-23). Putin Signals Progress with U.S. but Says Territory Is Central to Peace. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia said it will hold three-way security talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday following a late-night meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir Putin and three U.S. envoys. The talks, which lasted around four hours, were described by the Kremlin as "substantive, constructive and very frank," but Russian officials stopped …
(2026-01-23). Zelensky exposes West's hypocrisy: Russia's Geran-5 fitted with…Ukraine's allies fuel Putin's war. hindustantimes.com Ukraine has issued a shocking accusation, claiming that Russia is using Western-made technology inside some of its newest weapons. In January, Ukrainian forces shot down a new Russian missile‚Äëlike drone, known as the Geran‚Äë5, near the city of Dnipro, and military experts say they found U.S. and European microchips embedded in its systems, according to the Kyiv Independent. The Geran‚Äë5 is described as a fast, long‚Äërange attack drone capable of flying at roughly 500 to 600 kilometers per hour, making it significantly harder to intercept than ea…
(2026-01-23). Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to hold first trilateral talks in UAE. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first trilateral talks since the start of the war, meeting in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, in what he described as a potential opening to revive stalled peace efforts.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy said the discussions would take place at a technical level and are being brokered by Washington, following what he called a "productive" bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.The talks are expecte…
(2026-01-23). Why the 'One Issue' in Russia-Ukraine Talks Could Decide the War's End. thinktank.pk As international attention remains sharply fixed on the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine, US-led peace negotiations have entered what American officials describe as a critical final stage. According to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, discussions involving Russia and Ukraine have been reduced to a single unresolved issue, a development that Western diplomats claim could clear …
(2026-01-23). Zelensky é acusado de perseguir a oposiàßà£o. globalresearch.ca A crise interna na Ucrânia está se agravando. A oposiàßà£o acusa o ditador ilegítimo Vladimir Zelensky de tomar medidas autoritárias para "se livrar" de adversários políticos. O objetivo do presidente é impedir que a oposiàßà£o apresente candidatos populares e tenha …
(2026-01-23). Is NATO a myth? Zelensky questions Europe's will, says 'if US walks away, alliance fails…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at Davos, questioned whether NATO can hold together if the United States steps back, warning that Europe's security still depends heavily on Washington's commitment. He argued Europe must show stronger political will and faster defense readiness, framing the moment as a stress test for the alliance's credibility and deterrence.
(2026-01-23). Rusia, EEUU y Ucrania inician primera reunión tripartita desde el inicio del conflicto. cubadebate.cu Representantes de Rusia, Estados Unidos y Ucrania se reúnen este viernes en Abu Dabi, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, en lo que constituye el primer encuentro tripartito desde el inicio de la operación militar especial en Ucrania. La cita, considerada inédita, apunta a abrir un canal de comunicación directa entre Moscú y Kiev con la intermediación de Washington.
(2026-01-23). Can the Kiev regime really kill 50,000 Russian soldiers per month. infobrics.org According to the latest updates from a NATO propaganda asset Mediazona, the total number of confirmed Russian losses is just over 163,000, up from 93,000 KIA listed at the end of 2024. This would mean that the Russian military's casualties grew by approximately 6,000 per month during 2025, nearly six times less than what the Neo-Nazi junta is claiming.
(2026-01-23). Moldávia decidiu sair da CEI (Comunidade de Estados Independentes). globalresearch.ca O processo de distanciamento da Moldávia em relaàßà£o aos seus parceiros tradicionais no espaàßo pós-soviético está se acelerando. O país parece determinado a seguir o mesmo caminho da Ucrânia pós-Maidan, adotando uma postura pró-Ocidente e anti-Rússia. O passo mais recente …
(2026-01-23). Trump Claims 'Total Access' Greenland Deal as NATO Presses Allies on Arctic Security. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump said the United States had secured "total and permanent" access to Greenland under a framework discussed with NATO, marking a sharp change in tone after days of threatening tariffs on Europe and refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force. Trump portrayed the understanding as open-ended and highly favourable to …
(2026-01-23). On Cam: NATO leader warns new world order is here as power politics replace rules at Davos summit. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe is entering a "new era" of great‚Äëpower politics shaped by President Donald Trump's return, and urged EU leaders to prioritise de‚Äëescalation with Washington while preparing credible countermeasures if US pressure escalates. He argued that a transatlantic trade clash would hurt both sides, but stressed Europe must act more strategically and confidently—using negotiation first, while keeping tougher tools in reserve to defend European sovereignty and interests.
(2026-01-23). NATO Leader slams EU over Mercosur, vows to cut red tape to attract new investments | Germany, Italy. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at Davos, slammed the European Parliament for delaying the long-negotiated EU—Mercosur trade deal, calling it a new "obstacle" and vowing Europe "will not be stopped." Merz argued the agreement is "fair and balanced," essential for stronger European growth, and signaled it could still be provisionally implemented even as legal and political pushback intensifies.
(2026-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Brexit Badly Weakened the UK and Now Donald Trump Is Taking Advantage. bylinetimes.com You did not dream the last fortnight: that really just happened. Fresh from illegally abducting a foreign head of state, the President of the United States turned his attention to seizing part of the territory of a close NATO ally while declaring economic war on those European allies who dared to object. | The Greenland fiasco not only represented the lowest point in UK-US relations in 70 years, it quite literally threatened to blow apart Europe's post-war geopolitical and security architecture. | Thankfully, Donald Trump has now — at last — confirmed that he will not invade Greenland. He also walk…
(2026-01-23). Democratic senators visit ICE detention center as House approves more funding. wsws.org The publicity stunt in California cannot disguise the Democratic Party's collaboration in Trump's war on immigrants.
(2026-01-23). Watch: Trump brags about capturing Maduro, defeating ISIS and NATO agreeing to 5% defence spending. hindustantimes.com At Davos on Day 2, Donald Trump leaned into a high‚Äëoctane victory lap on foreign policy, claiming credit for "capturing" Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, defeating ISIS, and pressuring NATO allies to agree to a 5% defence‚Äëspending benchmark. The remarks were framed as proof of Trump's "strength-first" approach—using coercive leverage, hard deadlines, and public pressure to force outcomes on adversaries and allies alike—while also signalling that his second-term agenda will keep prioritising security, burden-sharing, and rapid, headline-driven deals.