Bloomberg: Trump team readies oil sanctions plan for Russia
The approach that Trump ultimately chooses is pivotal to the global oil market, in addition to the further development of the Russo-Ukrainian War
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Ukraine’s ban on direct talks with Putin remains in force as peace format discussions continue
Ukraine's FM Sybiha also said that President Zelenskyy's office has established direct contacts with the incoming Trump administration.
Trump to meet “quickly” with Putin post-inauguration
Trump commits to meeting Putin promptly after assuming office, prioritizing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, per Reuters.
Danish Intelligence: Russia forged letter to spark Trump’s Greenland purchase bid
A Russian disinformation operation involving a forged diplomatic letter may have triggered Donald Trump's ongoing interest in purchasing Greenland, revealing Moscow's strategy to create divisions within NATO's Arctic presence.
Blinken: Biden to hand over “strongest possible position” on Ukraine to Trump administration
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says his final days in office are focused on securing a strong foundation for the incoming administration's foreign policy decisions.
ISW: Putin maintains maximalist demands for Ukraine isolation and NATO withdrawal
Russia claims openness to diplomacy with Trump but maintains pre-invasion demands for Ukraine’s capitulation.
Putin’s victory in Ukraine would spell “existential danger” to US, Trump’s ex-OSCE envoy warns
Russia's goal is to render Ukraine a vassal state - the first step towards reassembling the old Russian Empire, says James Gilmore, who served as US Ambassador to OSCE during the first Trump administration.
ISW: Putin’s territorial demands make peace negotiations unsustainable
Russia maintains its demand for Ukraine to replace its government and cede territory while expressing openness to Western dialogue.
Donald Trump claims about plans to meet with Putin
The Kremlin has welcomed Donald Trump's initiative for diplomatic dialogue while confirming no specific meeting arrangements are yet in place.
Russian victory in Ukraine would require $ 808 billion of additional US defense spending, new analysis shows
The true price of abandoning Ukraine emerges in stark financial terms, as military analysts warn of an $808 billion Pentagon spending hike needed to counter an emboldened Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1051: Slovakia plans Moscow visit despite protests
Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has unveiled plans for record-breaking drone production in 2025, emphasizing domestic manufacturing capabilities for frontline operations and maritime security.
Sky News: Trump’s Greenland claims could help Putin justify war against Ukraine
The recent US territorial claims over Greenland could provide Moscow with diplomatic leverage to normalize its invasion of Ukraine, while threatening NATO unity in the strategically crucial Arctic region.
EU ready to take charge in Ukraine aid as US stance on future support remains unclear under Trump
The EU’s top diplomat reassures allies of Europe’s resolve as concerns mount about a potential US policy shift under the Trump administration.
Moscow exploits Greenland sovereignty debate to justify Ukraine territorial claims
Russia is attempting to reshape the narrative around Greenland's sovereignty dispute by drawing controversial parallels to its occupied territories in Ukraine, signaling a broader strategy to legitimize territorial claims.
Kellogg wants to broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal within 100 days of Trump inauguration
The special envoy to Ukraine and Russia nominee emphasizes Trump's commitment to ending the war through direct negotiations with both Putin and Zelenskyy.
Trump “understands” Russia on NATO; Zelenskyy replies with calls for security guarantees
Responding to Donald Trump's comments about "understanding Russia's feelings" on Ukraine's NATO bid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged against rushing to conclusions about US policy.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1049: Russian losses mount to 800,000 in January
Meanwhile, Ukraine's war effort showed remarkable technological advancement as an F-16 pilot destroyed six cruise missiles in a single mission.
“Putin fears him.” Zelenskyy courts Trump, dismisses Biden in viral Fridman interview
In a three-hour podcast, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Donald Trump can stop Vladimir Putin. At the same time, he criticized Joe Biden’s approach to handling Russia's war in Ukraine.
Supporting Ukraine is in Trump’s interest
Trump's drive to broker peace in Ukraine exposes a stark paradox: America's global power rests on the very aid he has threatened to cut.
Trump’s Ukraine envoy postpones Kyiv visit until after inauguration
Kellogg initially planned to visit Kyiv, Rome, and Paris in early January, according to Reuters sources.