International Relations
Trump administration considers naval blockade to stop oil supplies to Cuba
Washington is discussing radical measures to put pressure on the Cuban government, including a complete halt to oil imports, which could significantly exacerbate the energy and humanitarian situation on the island.
Tense negotiations in Abu Dhabi: territories remain the main obstacle to peace
The trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in the UAE are focused on territorial issues and security guarantees. So far, the parties have not shown any willingness to compromise, and the talks are taking place against the backdrop of intensified attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine's energy sector.
The EU and the US have presented an $800 billion plan to rebuild Ukraine, but it depends on a ceasefire
Brussels and Washington are preparing a ten-year strategy to make Ukraine attractive to investors and bring it closer to EU membership. At the same time, the authors of the document recognise a key condition: without a lasting truce, large private capital will not flow into the country.
Zelensky on negotiations in the UAE: it is too early to draw conclusions, everything depends on Russia's position
The Ukrainian president said that the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi concern the parameters for ending the war, but it is too early to assess their content. In Berlin, meanwhile, there are calls not to harbour any illusions about the Kremlin's willingness to compromise.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement worth 4 billion yen for demining and rehabilitation of wounded persons.
The Japanese grant will be used for humanitarian demining and medical assistance, in particular for the treatment and rehabilitation of people with mine-related injuries, which account for the majority of war-related injuries.
Meeting in Davos: Zelensky agreed with Trump on missiles for air defence and security guarantees and responded to Russia's plans regarding assets
In Davos, the President of Ukraine discussed with the US President the strengthening of air defence, security guarantees and the format of negotiations, and stressed that Russia's frozen assets should be used for Ukraine`s recovery.
Zelensky discussed the framework for negotiations in the UAE with the delegation
Prior to the trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi, the President agreed on the topics and desired outcome of the negotiations.
Fico and Orbán, according to a Slovak commentator, are undermining the EU from within.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán are weakening the European Union by promoting narratives and political alliances that benefit the Kremlin.
Trump's special envoy for peace talks has business ties to Kremlin financial circles — investigation
Steve Witkoff's real estate empire was partly financed by entities linked to advisers to the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who now plays a key role in Moscow's negotiations on Ukraine.
ISW: Kremlin attempts to use Trump's Peace Council to unfreeze assets and recoup war costs
Analysts believe that Moscow is seeking to recover frozen funds under the guise of participating in an international initiative and to channel them into its own economic needs and occupied territories.
Trilateral talks involving Ukrainian, American and Russian delegations are scheduled to take place today in the UAE.
Ukraine confirmed its participation in talks in Abu Dhabi with representatives of the United States and Russia. The Kremlin also announced the composition of its delegation and voiced its position on the conditions for ending the war.
Von der Leyen announced that the "Prosperity Plan" for Ukraine`s post-war reconstruction is almost ready.
The European Commission is finalising a multi-billion euro recovery plan for Ukraine, which includes reforms, investments and integration into the EU market, but its signing in Davos has been postponed.
