Politics
War of nerves instead of progress: diplomat explains the real state of peace talks
The former Ukrainian ambassador to the EU believes that the current negotiation process is a pause to assess positions and play for time, rather than a real move towards peace.
Sanctions circumvention: Germany exposes international network supplying goods to Russian military-industrial complex
Investigators believe that products for the defence industry have been flowing into Russia for years through fictitious companies, despite EU bans.
Axios: Trump representative Steve Witkoff to join Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE
After visiting Israel, the US President's Special Representative will travel to Abu Dhabi to participate in a new round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Kallas: Pressure on Ukraine to make concessions is excessive; Russia must bear responsibility
The EU representative warned that focusing on "Ukraine's actions" distorts the essence of the war and removes responsibility from the aggressor.
Trump said he could quickly resolve the UN's financial crisis by forcing countries to pay their contributions.
The US President believes that he has sufficient influence to ensure that funds are allocated to the United Nations budget.
In occupied Kherson region, Russian military personnel with psychological trauma are being recruited to work with schoolchildren — CNS
In Henichesk, children are taught courage by Russian military personnel with combat experience and signs of mental disorders.
School history is being rewritten again in Russia: new textbooks are being prepared and ideological control is being tightened
The Russian authorities are responding to the wave of criticism from teachers by revising history textbooks once again, while expanding their propaganda narratives.
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi postponed to 4 and 5 February
The next round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia will take place in early February in Abu Dhabi. The Ukrainian side has declared its readiness for substantive dialogue aimed at bringing the war to an end.
Musk reported on the effect of measures against Russia`s use of Starlink
The head of SpaceX stated that the company had managed to limit unauthorised use of Starlink by the Russian side and was prepared to take further action if necessary.
Iran resumes activity at nuclear facilities and conducts risky military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
Satellite images capture construction work on damaged nuclear facilities, while the US warns Tehran over dangerous naval manoeuvres near a key energy route.
Trump announced the start of contacts with Cuba amid pressure over oil
Washington is increasing economic pressure on Havana by restricting oil supplies while signalling its readiness to negotiate.
Trump said federal forces would not intervene in protests without a request from local authorities.
The US President emphasised that responsibility for responding to the unrest lies with local authorities, while the federal government will focus on protecting its facilities.
