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19 January 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the appointment of Pavlo Yelizarov as the new deputy commander of the Air Force and announced a new approach to the use of air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and interceptor drones.
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to comment on whether he would use force to seize Greenland and advised European countries to focus on the war in Ukraine.
The European Union supports Denmark's sovereignty and the people of Greenland, and threats from the United States do not contribute to dialogue or to improving security in the Arctic.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have approved the candidate for a new Deputy Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who will be responsible for the short-range air defense system.
Warsaw is preparing its 47th package of military assistance for Ukraine worth EUR 220-230 million, which Ukraine expects to receive in the coming months.
Russian state media have circulated statements by former Ukrainian lawmaker Viktor Medvedchuk, who is linked to the Kremlin, in order to prepare the Russian public for the Kremlin's rejection of peace in the near future amid ongoing negotiations between the United States, Ukraine, and Europe.
A meeting of the NATO Military Committee will be held in Brussels on January 21-22, during which the NATO-Ukraine Council is scheduled to meet.
French Minister of Economy and Finance Roland Lescure will initiate a meeting with his counterparts from G7 countries in the coming days to discuss trade and sovereignty issues following U.S. tariff threats amid the dispute over Greenland.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and the Philippines, Andrii Sybiha and Theresa Lazaro, discussed cooperation during the Philippines' chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked Poland for its initiative to raise funds for generators for Ukraine, which confirmed its sincere support and solidarity during the winter cold and Russian terror.
The tripartite ruling coalition of the Czech Republic is holding a meeting in Prague ahead of a government session on Monday; one of the issues is the transfer of L-159 aircraft to Ukraine, which some coalition politicians oppose.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the United States allegedly invited Russian leader Vladimir Putin to join the so-called Board of Peace promoting a peace plan for the Gaza Strip.
Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kestutis Budrys, criticized proposals voiced by some EU countries to resume dialogue with Russia during talks on peace in Ukraine.
The Syrian government announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), having taken nearly full control of the country.
Greenland has expressed gratitude to European countries for supporting the island’s sovereignty amid threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose trade tariffs on certain countries.
US President Donald Trump said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deporting criminals from the country, but the authorities of the state of Minnesota are opposing this by concealing large-scale fraud.
18 January 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that diplomatic efforts will continue this week to generate new pressure and secure a clear international position regarding Russia.
In Miami, Ukrainian and American delegations held substantive discussions on economic development and the Prosperity Plan, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine.
European leaders will soon gather for an extraordinary meeting of the European Council in connection with tensions surrounding Greenland.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supported President Donald Trump's initiative to impose tariffs on goods from countries that opposed Greenland's accession to the United States.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has reported a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the situation surrounding Greenland.
Information circulating online claiming that Ukraine allegedly provided the United States with “distorted intelligence” is a deliberate conspiratorial fabrication voiced by a foreign media outlet without any supporting facts.
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka criticized Czech President Petr Pavel for some of his statements during his visit to Kyiv.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a regular meeting of the commanders-in-chief of the armed forces of the member states of the “Coalition of the Willing,” which was held in the format of a video conference.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday, January 18, that a United States invasion of Greenland would make Russian leader Vladimir Putin "the happiest man in the world."
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that U.S. threats to impose tariffs on countries that do not support America's acquisition of Greenland would undermine transatlantic relations.
The current dispute between the administration of Donald Trump in the United States and EU countries over the issue of Greenland's status could distract partners from efforts to establish peace in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he independently decided not to carry out military strikes against Iran, citing as a decisive factor what he described as Tehran's cancellation of hundreds of planned executions.
17 January 2026
The European Union has reaffirmed its support for Denmark in the dispute with the United States over Greenland and warned Washington of the risks posed by imposing tariffs.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called Donald Trump’s tariff threats unacceptable and pledged that Europeans will respond to them jointly and in a coordinated manner.