ISW: Putin tells Russians to expect long war
Russian leader dismisses near-term peace prospects while positioning war as broader conflict with West, signaling to domestic audience and elites to prepare for extended campaign.
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US suspends immigration programmes, including key initiative for Ukrainians – NYT
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered an immediate pause on decisions for multiple immigration programs, affecting pathways from Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela.
“We really should meet,” Putin says as Trump threatens new sanctions over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin said he’s ready to meet Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine, following Trump’s threat of new sanctions and tariffs if Russia’s aggression continues.
Putin flatters Trump, says Ukraine war wouldn’t happen if his “victory wasn’t stolen” in 2020
The US President's team is planning a meeting with Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, with Trump urging swift talks and warning of new sanctions if the conflict persists.
Zelenskyy “no angel,” shouldn’t have allowed war, Trump says
US President claims he could have secured "a nothing deal" in 2022 to prevent the prolonged war with Russia.
Europe presses Trump to commit US troops for Ukraine peacekeeping plan, Bloomberg reports
European allies warn that any credible Ukraine peacekeeping mission needs US troops, with a total of 150,000 personnel estimated for stability.
Trump claims Russia stole US hypersonic missile designs during Obama presidency
Kremlin dismisses Trump's technology theft claims while continuing to deploy 1,500km-range Zircon missiles against Ukrainian infrastructure.
Trump plans Kim meeting as North Korea readies more troops for Russia
"I'll reach out to him again," President Trump told Fox News, as US intelligence reports indicate North Korea is accelerating preparations to replace thousands of casualties from its Kursk deployment.
Global poll finds Ukrainians among most US-positive nations
A new global poll by Gallup International reveals that Ukrainians are among the most optimistic about the US's future as a superpower, with a majority believing it will retain its status by 2030, while also ranking among the top five nations with the most favorable views of US foreign policy influence.
Former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: Ukraine war may end in 2025
NATO's ex-chief Stoltenberg cites Russia's mounting losses of 1,000 troops daily and economic struggles as potential catalysts for 2024 peace deal, while warning against rushed compromises.
Politico: US may use frozen Russian assets to force Moscow negotiate on peace deal, says Volker
A former US special envoy predicts Trump's attempt at peace negotiations will lead to stronger measures against Russia, including using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense through American equipment purchases.
Reality dawns: Trump’s 24h Ukraine vows meet Moscow
Donald Trump's promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours has vanished since his return to the White House. "Trump himself no longer believes in this," says Oleksandr Kraiev, Ukraine foreign policy expert.
Ukraine’s presidential aide: Talks with Putin to push trump to boost Ukraine’s military power
Ukrainian presidential adviser believes Trump-Putin dialogue will reveal futility of negotiations, necessitating increased military support for Ukraine and stronger pressure on Russia.
“Make a deal”: Trump threatens Putin with tariffs, sanctions if war continues
"It's only going to get worse." US president demands Russia end "ridiculous war" in Ukraine
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will join NATO if Trump is ready for it
Ukraine's President also identified four countries currently obstructing Ukraine's NATO ambitions: the United States, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary.
WSJ: After failing to broker peace deal before taking office, Trump tasks Kellogg with ending war in Ukraine in 100 days
Amid growing skepticism, Trump’s directive to Kellogg to resolve the Ukraine war in 100 days faces strategic and diplomatic challenges, including Moscow’s reluctance to negotiate.
Trump has no substitute for victory in Ukraine
"Russia's borders never end," Putin once boasted. Now President Trump faces a choice: prove Putin wrong or prove him prophetic. The answer will reshape not just Europe, but America's global position.
Russo-Ukrainian War, Day 1063: Zelenskyy warns Putin to return to war without security guarantees for Ukraine
Meanwhile, British financier Bill Browder claimed Europe should size Russia's $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to be independent from Trump's foreign policy.
Talks with Trump team may begin in early February, says Ukrainian parliamentary leader
The development comes after President-elect Trump's promise to end the war and announcement to arrange a call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential meeting.
Trump says Russia being “destroyed” by Putin’s war
"He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump told reporters.