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Drones strike major St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin's scheduled speech

Drones attacked St. Petersburg on June 3, striking a local oil terminal and triggering a massive fire on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is scheduled to speak.

3 June, 08:03 AM

Ukraine summons Hungarian ambassador after Orbán’s election claims

Ukraine summoned Hungary’s ambassador, Antal Heizer, to the Foreign Ministry after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of attempting to interfere in parliamentary elections on Jan. 28.

28 January, 06:57 PM

Russian ships would sink near Greenland if Ukraine were in NATO – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said most world leaders expect the United States to cool its stance on Greenland, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 22.

22 January, 06:24 PM

Kremlin calls Davos meeting 'non-public negotiations'

The Kremlin refused to disclose details of a meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev and U.S. representatives in Davos, calling the talks “non-public negotiations”, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Jan. 21.

21 January, 02:35 PM

Ukraine opens Davos summit with IMF, World Bank, and global leaders in key panel talks

The high-level forum Ukraine: At the Frontier of the Future opened on Jan. 19 in Davos, as part of the 2026 World Economic Forum. Organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and PinchukArtCentre in partnership with the Office of the President of Ukraine, the event aims to amplify Ukraine’s voice on the world stage and explore its role in shaping global security and innovation.

19 January, 06:18 PM

Trump eyes Ukraine peace council, considers inviting Russia to help end the war it started

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering creating a so-called Peace Council to oversee the implementation of a future plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, citing sources involved in the discussions.

18 January, 11:09 AM

Peace, innovation and partnerships on agenda at Ukraine House in Davos 2026

The Ukraine House in Davos will open for the eighth time during the World Economic Forum from Jan. 19 to 22, 2026, focusing on a just and sustainable peace, Ukraine’s investment potential and innovation from defense to the public sector, according to its website on Jan. 14.

14 January, 06:28 PM

Saudi Arabia responds to Trump’s call to lower oil prices at World Economic Forum

Saudi Arabia is seeing higher demand in the global energy market and aims to ensure efficient supplies to address it, Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Alibrahim said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 23.

24 January 2025, 05:07 PM

NATO chief praises Trump’s tough stance on Russia and calls for stronger sanctions

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte welcomed US President Donald Trump’s statement about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on Russia.

23 January 2025, 05:08 PM

Duda: Make Putin beg for peace talks with Ukraine and its allies

The West must force Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to beg Ukraine and its allies for peace talks, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 04:42 PM

Yermak: If Ukraine controlled the timeline, the war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians, but it must conclude with a just peace, Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak said in an interview with Euronews in Davos.

23 January 2025, 04:16 PM

No cuts in US military aid yet, Zelenskyy says

There have been no changes in the flow of American military aid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a visit to the Ukrainian pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, NV correspondent Natalia Rop reported on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 11:15 AM

Zelenskyy clarifies statement on foreign troops in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided clarification on his previous remarks regarding the potential deployment of 200,000 foreign troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in an interview with Bloomberg Television, released on Jan. 22.

23 January 2025, 10:10 AM

Russia struggles to sustain its war effort, lacks power for major breakthrough - NATO

Russia currently lacks the military capacity to execute a major breakthrough in Ukraine, Commander of NATO's Joint Forces in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, said at World Economic Forum in Davos, Voice of America wrote on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 02:50 PM

Klitschko talks Davos trip, expectations from Trump, and election plans – interview

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, attending the Ukrainian House in Davos during the World Economic Forum, spoke to NV about his expectations for U.S. President Donald Trump and the relevance of election preparations in Ukraine.

22 January 2025, 02:34 PM

Zelenskyy on Trump’s U.S. expansion plans: ‘At Russia’s expense? Why not!’

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about expanding U.S. territory during a meeting with the International Media Council in Davos on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 12:09 PM

Zelenskyy: Legal recognition of Ukrainian land theft by Russia impossible

Ukraine will never legally recognize the Russian-occupied territories, regardless of pressure from allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting with members of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 09:04 AM

Ukraine needs massive European peacekeeping force to deter future Russian invasion - Zelenskyy

At least 200,000 European peacekeepers may be required to prevent a renewed Russian assault on Ukraine after a potential ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a World Economic Forum in Davos, Reuters reported on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 08:39 AM

Zelenskyy in Davos: Europe must unite on defense, not compromise with emotional tactics

European countries must develop a shared security and defense policy instead of playing on public emotions by suggesting that defense spending should come at the expense of healthcare or pensions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 05:15 PM

EU gears up for game-changing energy plan to break free from Russian reliance

The European Commission will unveil a new energy plan in February to reduce reliance on Russian resources and lower energy prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

21 January 2025, 04:38 PM

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