Politics
The Bulgarian Parliament ratified an agreement with Italy on a joint NATO base near Kabyle.
Bulgaria has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Italy on the construction and use of a military base for NATO forces. The facility will be able to accommodate a brigade and, if necessary, an entire division, and is expected to strengthen the country`s defence capabilities.
Zelensky stated that there were no agreements with Russia on energy and rejected compromises at the expense of territories
The President emphasised that no energy truce had been concluded with Russia, and that Ukraine was only prepared to take reciprocal steps and make compromises that did not violate its territorial integrity.
Kyiv region received 379 generators from Poland to strengthen the energy resilience of communities
The first batch of aid from Poland has already arrived in the Kyiv region. By the end of January, the region will receive a total of nearly four hundred generators to ensure the operation of critical infrastructure.
Trump declared a state of emergency in the US due to the actions of the Cuban authorities and allowed the introduction of new tariffs.
The US president said that Havana's policies pose a threat to national security and foreign policy, and authorised the administration to impose trade restrictions on countries that supply oil to Cuba.
Iran declares readiness to respond immediately to possible US attack after new threats from Trump
Tehran rejected Washington`s statements about military pressure and emphasised its readiness for a harsh response, while not abandoning diplomacy without ultimatums.
Energy truce amid freezing temperatures: Zelensky comments on Trump's statement and hopes for an end to attacks
The President of Ukraine called the US's willingness to help protect Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure during the winter cold important and stressed the need for de-escalation.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have denied the US permission to use their airspace for a possible strike on Iran.
Washington`s key allies in the Persian Gulf have stated that they will not participate in military operations against Tehran, complicating scenarios for US military pressure.
Belgian mayor draws parallels between Putin's actions and Hitler's rhetoric
The mayor of Mechelen stated that the Kremlin's arguments regarding Ukraine echo the logic of 20th-century aggressors and are aimed at destroying national identity.
Merz: Ukraine's accession to the EU in 2027 is impossible, but the prospect should remain
The German Chancellor stated that Ukraine must meet the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership, and this process usually takes several years.
Tokayev claims Russia laundered billions of dollars through Kazakh banks and tightened controls
The President of Kazakhstan reported large-scale financial abuse by the Russian Federation and announced tough measures against money laundering and crypto schemes.
Rubio explained the US strategy on Venezuela in the Senate after Maduro's removal
Washington reports significant progress in Venezuela following January's operation and outlines a step-by-step plan for stabilising, rebuilding the economy and democratising the country.
The US and Europe have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, but the Donbas issue remains unresolved
Washington and its European partners have agreed on security guarantees for Kyiv, but the territorial issue in eastern Ukraine remains unresolved.
