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Ukraine-Russia talks now boil down to one question – Witkoff

During negotiations to settle Russia’s war against Ukraine “everything boils down to one question” that can be resolved “if both sides want it,” U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said during discussions at the Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos on Jan. 22.

22 January, 02:52 PM

Stubb warns Kremlin won’t back peace deal, urges full aid to Ukraine and tougher sanctions

Russia is unlikely to agree to a proposed 20-point peace plan to end its war against Ukraine — but it can still be pressured into stopping the invasion, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Jan. 22 during the Ukrainian Breakfast event in Davos, Switzerland.

22 January, 01:37 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Davos for possible talks with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the Swiss resort town of Davos to attend the World Economic Forum and hold a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy’s press secretary Serhii Nykyforov told NV on Jan. 22.

22 January, 11:41 AM

Russia not ready for meaningful concessions in Ukraine war

The Kremlin remains committed to its original goals in the war against Ukraine, is not ready for substantial compromises, and continues to demand recognition of occupied territories along with “protection” of the Russian language and Russian Orthodox Church, according to a report by the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War published on Jan. 22.

22 January, 11:05 AM

Witkoff claims Ukraine-Russia peace deal is near, heads to Moscow for final talks

Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia had made “significant progress” and were now “on the home stretch,” U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said, speaking at the Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos on Jan. 22.

22 January, 10:48 AM

Kyiv rallies allies at Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos

Ukrainian and Western leaders gathered in Davos on Jan. 22 for the annual Ukrainian Breakfast, a private event hosted by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

22 January, 10:46 AM

Russia bled 30,000 soldiers in December 2025 — NATO

Russia’s army suffered catastrophic battlefield losses in its war against Ukraine in December 2025 — up to 1,000 soldiers killed every day, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Jan. 21.

22 January, 09:47 AM

Ukraine, U.S. delegations to hold Davos talks this evening

Ukraine’s delegation will hold talks with U.S. representatives in Davos on the evening of Jan. 21, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing an informed source.

21 January, 03:25 PM

Carney declares end of old world order, urges mid-sized powers to stand together

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 20 that many Ukrainian observers are calling historic — not for diplomatic flourishes, but for its blunt realism about the state of the world.

21 January, 12:14 PM

Russia damages 8.5 GW of Ukraine's power generation since October

Russian strikes have damaged 8.5 GW of generating capacity in Ukraine since October, including thermal and hydroelectric power plants. The immediate needs total $1 billion, Economy, Environment and Agriculture Minister Oleksii Sobolev said during a panel at the Ukrainian House on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 20.

20 January, 08:18 PM

Zelenskyy decides to skip Davos forum after Russian attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed to journalists on Jan. 20 that he is currently remaining in Ukraine, where he is coordinating the work of services amid the energy crisis, rather than traveling to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

20 January, 03:16 PM

Russian strikes damage 8.5 GW of Ukraine’s power capacity since October

Russian strikes since October 2025 have damaged about 8.5 gigawatts of Ukraine’s power generation capacity, including thermal and hydropower plants, Economy, Environment and Agriculture Minister Oleksii Sobolev said.

20 January, 02:50 PM

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