New U.S.-backed negotiations are scheduled for early February as Ukraine endures extreme cold, power outages and uncertainty over a fragile pause in Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

With the New START treaty set to expire February 5, Trump has yet to respond to Putin’s offer, raising fears of unrestrained nuclear buildup amid China’s growing arsenal

US Ambassador highlights Greece’s strategic role in RePowerEU and projects like the Vertical Corridor, aimed at boosting energy security and ensuring Europe’s gas supply independence by 2027

The European Union will legally end Russian gas imports, with pipeline supplies cut by September 2027 and LNG by end-2026, despite opposition from Hungary and Slovakia

The overnight attacks triggered renewed power and heating outages across large parts of the Ukrainian capital amid freezing temperatures, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow’s help to mediate tensions in the Middle East amid protests in Iran and ongoing regional security concerns

Russian state firm Roszarubezhneft says its Venezuelan assets belong to the Russian state and will continue operations, countering U.S. assertions of control following Donald Trump’s remarks about Venezuela’s oil reserves

A Lithuanian MEP’s question generated increased scrutiny on alleged sanctions 'busters'. While the European Commission’s position doesn't directly answer allegations raised by the MEP, it can be interpreted that the latter is investigating the matter in depth and reserving the right to respond in the near future once more evidence is gathered

Moscow urges West to acknowledge battlefield realities as Zaporizhzhia offensive intensifies, while arms talks with the U.S. continue

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian president’s state residence with no less than 91 long-range drones overnight on Monday

Kyiv uses aerial drones to attack a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker off Libya, marking its first long-range maritime strike nearly 1,250 miles from Ukraine’s borders

Putin outlines battlefield gains in 2025, while Ukraine and allies dispute Moscow’s commitment to peace as casualties mount on both sides

Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties

Moscow criticizes U.S. oil tanker blockade on Venezuela, calling for dialogue and reaffirming support for Maduro, while China opposes unilateral pressure but offers no direct aid