International Relations
Serbian President: NIS refinery to resume operations on 17 or 18 January after US licence
Serbia's NIS refinery, which has been subject to US sanctions, is due to start up on 17 or 18 January after 36 days of downtime. The temporary licence is valid until 23 January, and the Russian shareholders have until 24 March to leave.
Rubio warns Cuba of consequences after Maduro's capture
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba is in a difficult situation after the US operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Washington does not rule out further pressure.
The United States declared its readiness to cooperate with the current leadership of Venezuela
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington is ready to cooperate with the Venezuelan leadership, provided Caracas makes the right political decisions.
US lifts restrictions on flights over the Caribbean
The United States has lifted temporary restrictions on flights over the Caribbean imposed due to the military operation in Venezuela.
At least 40 people killed in US operation in Venezuela
At least 40 people were killed during a US military operation in Venezuela on the night of 3 January. This was reported by The New York Times with reference to a Venezuelan official.
Court in Venezuela appoints Delcy Rodriguez interim president
The Supreme Court of Venezuela appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim head of state after the events of 3 January. Nicolas Maduro has not been formally removed, which does not trigger elections within 30 days.
UK and France launch air strike on ISIS facility near Palmyra
The British and French air forces have struck an Islamic State underground weapons depot in the mountains near Palmyra in Syria. The attack was carried out with Paveway IV guided bombs without civilian casualties.
Maduro taken to a detention centre in New York
Nicolas Maduro was taken to a detention centre in New York after being detained by the US special services in Venezuela. He is accused of narcoterrorism, cocaine and arms trafficking.
DPRK launches ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles, which flew about 900 kilometres and landed in the Sea of Japan. The launches violate UN resolutions and increase tensions in the region.
Zelenskyy outlines conditions for peace, elections and role of the Coalition of the Willing
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the effectiveness of the Coalition of the Willing depends on the readiness of countries to have a military presence in Ukraine, and explained his position on the elections, the referendum and the role of the United States in the peace process.
Zelensky reaffirms support for Syrsky, explains staff rotations and outlines security plans
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not plan to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, explained the logic of personnel changes and announced that he was preparing security guarantees for Ukraine together with partners.
Trump on the capture of Maduro: US announces transitional governance of Venezuela
Donald Trump announced the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces, announced transitional governance of Venezuela, the restoration of the oil industry, and readiness for new military actions in case of resistance.
