Trump considered 200% tariffs against Russia and Ukraine but deems the method ineffective
The US leader is considering imposing trade restrictions to force the parties towards peace, but notes that due to low levels of trade, this will not work.
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Biden awards Pope with medal
On 11 January in Rome, US President Joe Biden was scheduled to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Pope, but his plans were altered due to wildfires in California.
China builds experimental military vessels
Construction has begun in China on unique barges, which are likely intended for landing troops on coastlines unsuitable for amphibious operations using existing means.
Why Greenland matters to the US
Greenland is a strategically important island for the US, a fact underscored by the presence of a US military base, a radar station, and a missile warning system.
Former UK Defence Secretary says Ukraine should call up 18-year-olds
Ben Wallace, former UK Defence Secretary, expressed his incomprehension of Volodymyr Zelensky's decision not to mobilise 18-year-old men.
Fico vows to pressure Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country would exert pressure on Ukraine to restore gas transit.
Switzerland ready to host Putin-Trump meeting
Switzerland has expressed its readiness to host a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the Le Temps newspaper reported, citing information from the country's Foreign Ministry.
Slovakia's president devises way to retaliate against Ukraine
Since the beginning of January, Ukraine has halted the transit of Russian gas to European countries. In response, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini stated that he is cancelling his official visit to Kyiv
Transnistria accuses Moldova of blocking gas purchases
Leader of unrecognised Transnistria says gas cannot be purchased without approval from Moldovan authorities. He claims the issue is not financial difficulties
US extends temporary protection programme
The administration of President Joe Biden has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programme for refugees, The New York Times reports.
Germany prepares for war
Germany has begun preparations for a potential military conflict with Russia, Der Spiegel reports. The country is establishing a territorial defence force that, in the event of war, will carry out tasks to protect
Putin to demand NATO withdrawal from Russia's borders
According to the Financial Times, Vladimir Putin intends to discuss new security agreements with Donald Trump in upcoming talks, including a demand that Ukraine does not join NATO.
Biden believes Ukraine can win
Following a conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that Ukraine has a real chance of victory.
Greenland wants to be neither with the US nor with Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede stated the island's aspiration for independence, emphasising that Greenlanders do not wish to be part of either Denmark or the US.
Gazprom Neft to exit Serbian NIS
Russian company Gazprom Neft must exit the Serbian oil company NIS within 45 days. This requirement is linked to the sanctions imposed by the US.
Trudeau to offer Trump a trade of Canada for US states
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recounted a bizarre episode from his political career in which he jokingly offered Donald Trump a swap of part of Canada for US states.
Oil price rises above $80
Oil price breaks $80 a barrel as US introduces new, tougher sanctions against Russian oil sector
Poroshenko wants to stop oil transit
Petr Oleshchuk stated that Petro Poroshenko's demands to halt the transit of Russian oil contradict his past actions, when he, together with Viktor Medvedchuk, illegally appropriated part of the oil pipeline, resulting in damages amounting to $210 million.
Trump cannot unilaterally lift sanctions on Russia
The administration of US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally lift sanctions against Russia.
Iran ready to help Canada, Greenland and Mexico stand up to US
Iran has declared its readiness to support Canada, Mexico, Panama and Greenland in their efforts to counter aggression and terrorism emanating from the United States.
Trump escapes punishment
New York court rules to grant Donald Trump unconditional release in case involving alleged document falsification in payment to former porn actress Stormy Daniels