Kremlin sticks to demand that Ukraine cede all of Donbas in talks
The Kremlin said on Monday that the issue of territory remained fundamental to Russia when it came to getting a deal to end the fighting in Ukraine. – President Vladimir…
UK’s Starmer discusses need for enhanced security in Arctic in call with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Saturday, with the leaders discussing the need for bolstered security in the Arctic. – The leaders…
Russia, the US in dialog on irritants — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia and the United States are returning to a normal state of affairs and are in dialogue on the so-called “irritants. – “Along with the focusing at the expert level…
United States Plans Follow-Up Ukraine–Russia Talks After Productive Abu Dhabi Meeting
On Friday and Saturday, the United States coordinated a trilateral meeting alongside Ukraine and Russia, graciously hosted by the United Arab Emirates. Talks were very constructive, and plans were made…
Tatiana Day (Tatyanin Den) – Russian Students’ Day on January 25
On January 25, 2026, Russia celebrates Tatiana Day (Татьянин день, Tatyanin Den), also widely known as Russian Students’ Day (День российского студенчества) or Students’ Day, a beloved national holiday blending…
UAE talks on Ukraine over, no continuation expected today
The Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine concluded on January 24, with no continuation scheduled for the same day. – Delegations began departing following the end of the discussions. – No…
Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers Urge Immediate Halt to Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure. Despite…
Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine’s largest cities and targets energy infrastructure
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure facilities. – Russian forces launched a massive strike on Ukraine on Saturday night, launching a…
Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to tackle the vital issue of territory, with no sign of a compromise. – Kyiv is under mounting U.S. pressure…
European Commission Sends 447 Generators to Ukraine to Restore Critical Services
Over one million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators worth…