January 22, 2026 Russian oil tanker, the Grinch, intercepted as US, allies escalate sanctions crackdown A Russian oil tanker was intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.
January 22, 2026 Zelenskyy blasts global inaction on Iran, claims Europe stuck in 'Greenland mode' Zelenskyy slams Europe as "geography, not power" in Davos, Switzerland, warning world leaders rely on symbolism while authoritarian regimes grow stronger globally.
January 21, 2026 Witkoff and Kushner scheduled to meet Putin in Moscow U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday to discuss ending the Ukraine war.
January 20, 2026 Trump says 'you’ll find out' when asked how far he’ll go on Greenland takeover President Trump offered a cryptic "you'll find out" response on Greenland takeover plans, dismissing NATO concerns as he prepares to head to Davos amid tariff threats.
January 20, 2026 Trump confirms he invited Putin to join his Board of Peace: 'He's been invited' U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin was invited to the Board of Peace for supervision of the Gaza plan.
January 19, 2026 Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory Denmark deploys additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump claims the island is not secure from Russia or China.
January 19, 2026 US veteran gets 5 years in Russian prison after authorities reportedly force him to dock with firearm onboard U.S. Navy veteran Charles Wayne Zimmerman was sentenced to 5 years in Russian prison after allegedly failing to declare a firearm oboard his yacht in Sochi port.
January 19, 2026 Trump invites Putin, Lukashenko to join Gaza 'Board of Peace,' Russia and Belarus say Trump extends invitations to multiple countries, including Russia and Belarus, to join his proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza oversight initiative.
January 19, 2026 Graham says Russia sanctions bill 'never going back on the shelf' after Trump backs push Bipartisan Russia sanctions package would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, primarily targeting China and India energy purchases.
January 18, 2026 Ukrainian drone strikes leave hundreds of thousands without power across Russian-controlled area Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure left over 200,000 without power as both sides continue targeting electrical grids.