Day: January 22, 2026

The Economist Jan 22, 2026

Ukraine’s new air-defence whiz must stop a redoubled blitz

In freezing temperatures, Russian drones threaten to cut off Kyiv’s power…

AP News Jan 22, 2026

Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case

The German government has expelled a Russian diplomat over a case involving espionage related to the war in Ukraine….

the Guardian Jan 22, 2026

Trump suggests he will settle Ukraine-Russia war ‘pretty soon’ at ‘board of peace’ launch

Trump says Board of Peace will work ‘in conjunction with the United Nations’…

The Washington Post Jan 22, 2026

Trump set to meet Zelensky in Davos as his envoys head to Moscow

Trump and his envoy Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close….

Al Jazeera Jan 22, 2026

Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff

The announcement comes before a meeting between US President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Zelenskyy, in Davos….

bbc Jan 22, 2026

Trump to meet Zelensky as US envoy says ending Russia war down to one issue

US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin….

nytimes Jan 22, 2026

Witkoff and Kushner Will Meet With Putin for Ukraine Talks

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, were expected in Moscow as Mr. Witkoff expressed optimism over a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine….

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Jan 22, 2026

Witkoff Says Just ‘One Issue’ Remains In Ukraine Peace Talks

US special envoy Steve Witkoff made upbeat remarks on ongoing Ukraine peace efforts at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 22, telling a breakfast meeting that “we are at the end now. I…

CNBC Jan 22, 2026

‘Abnormal hatred’ between Putin and Zelenskyy making it hard to reach peace deal, Trump says

An “abnormal hatred” between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders remains a barrier to ending the war, but a peace deal is getting closer, Trump said….

Business Insider Jan 22, 2026

Ukraine trying to find Russia’s tipping point with new goal for kills

Mykhailo Fedorov, the country’s new defense minister, said his troops are already inflicting 35,000 battlefield kills a month. He wants more….

Al Jazeera Jan 22, 2026