The Kremlin has signalled no softening in its position on Ukraine following hours-long talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Russian officials said Moscow remains committed to its core territorial demands despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. The talks come as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US leaders in Switzerland, ahead of a new round of negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. Territory, security guarantees, and control of key infrastructure remain major points of contention.
23 January,2026 08:47 PM IST
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered one of his most pointed speeches yet, drawing a stark comparison that has reignited global debate on justice, accountability and selective enforcement of international law. Zelenskyy contrasted the ongoing New York trial of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who faces charges tied to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, with the continued freedom of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the architect of Europe’s largest war since World War II. His message was unmistakable: accountability is being applied unevenly, and the world is watching. WATCH
23 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
Explosions have rocked a strategic energy hub on the Black Sea after a reported drone strike hit oil infrastructure at a major export terminal. Multiple storage tanks containing petroleum products were set ablaze, sending thick smoke into the air and raising concerns over regional and global energy security.
22 January,2026 08:08 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed receiving an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a proposed international “Gaza Board of Peace”, a U.S. and UN-backed initiative aimed at shaping post-war governance in Gaza. While Kyiv is actively reviewing the proposal through diplomatic channels, Zelenskyy has openly questioned the feasibility of participating in any framework that includes Russia. Speaking to reporters, he acknowledged the invitation but made his position clear, stating it remains difficult to imagine Ukraine and Russia sitting together within any shared council structure. WATCH
21 January,2026 02:07 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
