Macron vows zero tolerance as French forces seize sanctioned oil vessel

The French Navy intercepted a suspicious oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday morning, January 22, as part of a crackdown on Russia’s clandestine "shadow fleet." The vessel is suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of international sanctions.

Trump's Arctic ambitions: New US-NATO deal replaces trade threats

U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from plans to impose trade tariffs on several European nations on Wednesday, ending a standoff linked to his interest in Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the American leader explicitly excluded the use of force and signaled a potential deal with Western allies regarding Arctic security and resources.

Kyiv residents evacuate capital amid freezing blackout crisis

Roughly 600,000 residents have fled Kyiv as relentless Russian missile and drone strikes continue to devastate Ukraine's power grid. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the exodus to Agence France-Presse, citing a total loss of electricity and heating in many districts.

Trump’s Peace Council and Greenland dispute derail Ukraine recovery summit

A landmark $800 billion agreement for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine has been postponed at the World Economic Forum. The delay follows escalating tensions between the United States and European capitals over President Donald Trump’s "Peace Council" initiative and his controversial stance on Greenland.

Brussels hits back: European Parliament suspends US trade agreement over tariff threats

The European Parliament has moved to suspend the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. This decision follows recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, as confirmed on Tuesday by major parliamentary groups.

Macron to Trump in leaked texts: "We can do great things in Iran"

U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed private correspondence from French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday via his Truth Social platform. The leaked screenshots reveal a proposal for an unscheduled G7 summit in Paris involving high-level representatives from Ukraine, Russia, Syria, and Denmark.

Radev triggers constitutional process with surprise resignation in Bulgaria

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on Monday, January 19, nearly a year before his mandate was set to expire in January 2027.

The end of under-16 scrolling? Europe follows Australia’s hardline tech ban

The European Parliament is convening this Tuesday, January 20, to debate a standardized EU-wide social media age limit of 16. The proposal aims to curb AI-generated deepfakes and sexual exploitation while mandating parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

"I'm not obliged to think of peace": Trump escalates Greenland pressure on Denmark and EU

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his renewed strategic offensive to seize control of Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking to NBC News, Trump suggested that since he was passed over for the award, he is no longer "obliged to think simply in terms of peace," but rather what is "good and right for the United States."

EU accession support on agenda as Albanian President visits Chișinău

President Maia Sandu will host the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in Chisinau on Monday, January 19. President Begaj is scheduled to make an official visit to Moldova from January 18 to 20 at the invitation of the head of state.

Mark Rutte defends Alliance unity amid Greenland strategic debate

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the era of European reliance on U.S. military spending has ended, calling a 5% GDP defense threshold a "strategic necessity."

MVD to oversee Russian migrant labor as new law imposes strict tracking and fees

Russia will strictly limit the employment of migrant workers across most regions starting in 2027, according to legislative amendments reported by Vedomosti.