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EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as France plans to coordinate aid

A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the presidential palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.  Petros Karadjias/Pool via REUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the presidential palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.  Petros Karadjias/Pool via REUTERS

Who is leading Russia's delegation at the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi?

Igor Kostyukov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, who is part of the Russian delegation in Istanbul for potential peace talks with Ukraine, exits the consulate general of the Russian Federation, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Igor Kostyukov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, who is part of the Russian delegation in Istanbul for potential peace talks with Ukraine, exits the consulate general of the Russian Federation, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Orban rebukes Zelenskiy as Hungarian election looms

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 23, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Finnish president Stubb says Trump is putting pressure on Russia

Finland's President Alexander Stubb speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Finland's President Alexander Stubb speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Trump sends ‘war has to end’ message to Putin after good meeting with Zelensky

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Davos on Jan 22.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Davos on Jan 22.

Explainer-What are Russia's frozen assets in US that Putin has offered for Gaza and Ukraine?

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with the Security Council's permanent members via a video link in Moscow, Russia, January 21, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with the Security Council's permanent members via a video link in Moscow, Russia, January 21, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

UK won’t join ‘Board of Peace’ signing ceremony, says minister

US President Donald Trump is due to host the signing ceremony for the founding charter of his body for resolving international conflicts in Davos on Jan 22.
US President Donald Trump is due to host the signing ceremony for the founding charter of his body for resolving international conflicts in Davos on Jan 22.

Kremlin declines comment on Witkoff's optimism on Ukraine deal ahead of meeting with Putin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

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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.