(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). Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will tackle the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi starting on Friday, each side said, with no sign of a softening of their positions to end the four-year war. | Ukraine is under mounting pressure from the United States to reach a peace deal in the war triggered by Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, with Moscow demanding Kyiv cede its entire eastern industrial area of Donbas before it stops fighting. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the territorial dispute would be a top priority of the next round of talks in the United Arab…
(2026-01-23). Russia's Massive Arms Strike Hitting Hundreds of Targets in Ukraine. Routine Use of 3M22 'Zircon' Hypersonic Cruise Missiles. globalresearch.ca On January 20, Figures vary
(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). 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). Davos – Moscow – Abu Dhabi. What we know about the new round of negotiations on Ukraine. eng.belta.by In this BelTA's review, we break down the meetings in Davos and Moscow and look ahead to the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi.
(2026-01-23). High-Stakes Ukraine-Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi. devdiscourse.com The inaugural session of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by the United States, wrapped up on Friday in Abu Dhabi. A source familiar with the proceedings confirmed the meeting but withheld specific information.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 touts 'total access' Greenland deal as Nato asks allies to step up. geo.tv 
An aerial view of Greenland's capital Nuuk, January 15, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump said on Thursday he had secured total and permanent US access to Greenland in a deal with Nato, whose head said allies would have to step up their commitment to Arctic security to ward off…
(2026-01-23). Greenland's PM unaware of details of Trump-Rutte deal. tribune.com.pk 
Greenland's prime minister said Thursday that he was not aware of the contents of a framework agreement about the Danish autonomous territory that US President Donald Trump announced after a meeting with NATO's chief, but stressed no deal could be made without involving the island. | "Nobody else than Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark have the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark without us," Jens-Frederik Nielsen told a press conference. | "We have some red lines… We have to respect our territorial integrity. We have to respect international law, sovereignty," he…
(2026-01-23). "Kings and Pawns" : Howard Bryant on What Jackie Robinson & Paul Robeson Reveal About America. democracynow.org 
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Paul Robeson's death on January 23, 1976. The actor, singer, athlete and scholar was once famous around the world, but he was attacked, blacklisted and hounded by the government for his political beliefs. Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodgers star who had integrated the all-white major baseball leagues, was hailed as a national hero in 1949 for testifying against Robeson before the House Un-American Activities Committee associated with Senator Joseph McCarthy. For more, we speak with sports journalist Howard Bryant, author of the new book Kings and Pawns that looks at how…
(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). 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). 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 …