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Polish Prime Minister Warns EU Green Deal Could Topple Governments
Donald Tusk criticised the European Union’s flagship net-zero law, saying, ‘If we do go bankrupt as Europe, who will protect the environment instead of us?’
Zelenskyy Says US Troops Must Be Part of Any Peacekeeping Force in Ukraine
U.S. troops must be part of any Ukraine peacekeeping mission, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Bloomberg.
Trump Threatens Tariffs, Sanctions If Russia Doesn’t Accept Ukraine War Truce Deal
The Trump administration is working to set up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations for a Ukraine cease-fire.
Afghan Man Arrested After Toddler and Man Fatally Stabbed in German Park
Two others were seriously injured in the knife attack that occurred in the Bavarian city of Aschaffenburg on Wednesday morning, police said.
Court Rules German Intelligence Agency Can Label AfD Saxony as ‘Right-Wing Extremist’
The eastern Germany branch of the party, which is riding high in the polls, could face increased surveillance from authorities.
Polish Prime Minister Says Trump’s 5 Percent Target for NATO Should Be Welcomed
Donald Tusk told the European Parliament: ‘Only an ally can wish another ally to get stronger. This is not what an opponent of Europe would say.’
Russian Official Warns Trump Against Taking Control of Panama Canal
‘Russia reaffirms its obligations to respect the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal,’ the official said.
Germany’s Outgoing Economy Minister Warns Europe Not to Over-Rely on US Energy
Germany’s economy minister warns Europe against repeating past mistakes with Russia by over-relying on American energy supplies.
European Court Declines to Reinstate Romania’s Presidential Election Results
Romania’s constitutional court had annulled the results over alleged Russian interference via the social media app TikTok.
China’s Xi Speaks With Russia’s Putin Hours After Trump’s Inauguration
If Moscow doesn’t end its war with Ukraine, ‘Russia is going to be in big trouble,’ Trump said while signing executive orders on Jan. 20.
EU Updates Digital Rules Requiring Big Tech to Allow Reporters to Monitor Hate Speech
The EU says the move ensures ‘a safe digital space for all,’ but critics say institutionalizing hate speech laws is a ‘fundamental attack on free speech.’
Direction of Global Crises to Depend on Trump’s Next Steps, Russia’s Lavrov Says
Trump and Putin have both expressed readiness to discuss means of resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Europe’s Leaders Congratulate Trump on Inauguration
Leaders from across the continent have welcomed Trump’s return to office as the 47th president of the United States.
Thousands of British Troops Head to Romania for Major NATO Exercise
The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.
EU Considers Banning ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products
‘This is something that is important for us human beings, of course, but also for the environment,’ the EU’s environment chief, Jessika Roswall, said.
Putin Congratulates Trump on Assuming Office, Wants Talks on ‘Long-Term Peace’ in Ukraine
Putin expressed hope for talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war in a way that leads to lasting peace.
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Gets Underway in Davos
Heads of state and diplomats are gathering in the upscale Swiss ski resort for the 55th get-together of the organization.
