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Russia

Russia's Medvedev praises Trump but questions US submarine threat

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo in the Moscow region, Russia January 29, 2026. Dmitry Medvedev's Secretariat/Handout via REUTERS
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends an interview with Reuters, TASS and WarGonzo in the Moscow region, Russia January 29, 2026. Dmitry Medvedev's Secretariat/Handout via REUTERS

Ukraine peace talks set for next week as cold sweeps country

People line up at a bus stop during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter       TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
People line up at a bus stop during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter       TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Steps to stop Russia from using Starlink have worked, says Musk

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

The tug of war at the top of the world

Norway is pushing to more firmly assert its sovereignty over Svalbard (above) and fend off foreign influence in the cluster of Arctic islands.
Norway is pushing to more firmly assert its sovereignty over Svalbard (above) and fend off foreign influence in the cluster of Arctic islands.

US envoy reports ‘constructive’ Ukraine talks with Russia

Mr Jared Kushner speaking at talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Jan 24, with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to his right.
Mr Jared Kushner speaking at talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Jan 24, with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to his right.

Russia’s oil revenue, the lifeblood of its war machine, is plummeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairing a meeting in Moscow on Jan 30.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairing a meeting in Moscow on Jan 30.

Zelensky says Ukraine getting ready for new peace talks next week

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives for a meeting with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives for a meeting with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

‘Malfunction’ cuts power in Ukraine. Here’s what we know

All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.
All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.

Ukraine sees mass power outages from ‘technical malfunction’

A shop assistant turning on the flashlights of smartphones at a mobile phone shop in Kharkiv, Ukraine, during the electricity blackout on Jan 31.
A shop assistant turning on the flashlights of smartphones at a mobile phone shop in Kharkiv, Ukraine, during the electricity blackout on Jan 31.

Moldova hit by widespread power cuts amid Ukraine grid problems

Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).
Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.