Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan. Euronews · Jan 19
Russia and China Unite Against Trump's Greenland Takeover as Kremlin Predicts 'Historic' Legacy Russia and China criticised Trump's Greenland takeover bid, with Moscow declaring it would cement his legacy whilst Beijing accused Washington of exploiting security fears. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Rachel Reeves: UK 'working intensely' with US to de-escalate tensions after Trump tariff threat over Greenland EXCLUSIVE: The Chancellor compared Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over Greenland to the financial impact of the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 19
Even the Kremlin has had enough of Donald Trump’s obsession with Greenland as Russia reiterates fact that the country belongs to Denmark Russia has accused Trump and the U.S. of double standards over Greenland. We Got This Covered · Jan 19
Putin Invited to Trump's Controversial Gaza 'Board of Peace' Despite Ukraine War Deaths Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, sparking controversy as the Ukraine war continues with mounting casualties. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Hungary's MOL to buy Serbia's Russia-owned NIS oil company if US approves Hungary’s MOL Group energy company said on Monday they have signed a preliminary agreement to buy a 56.15% stake in Serbia’s Russia-owned main oil supplier that has been sanctioned by the United States The Independent UK · Jan 19
Why Keir Starmer had to speak out against Trump over Greenland after staying quiet on Venezuela The Labour government came into office promising to “use realist means to pursue progressive ends”. US president Donald Trump’s recent actions over Venezuela and Greenland have tested Keir Starmer’s ability to deliver on that promise. The Conversation · Jan 19
Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work The EU's executive arm, Russia, Belarus and Thailand say they've been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan The Independent UK · Jan 19
Putin's envoy to crash Davos amid Trump-Zelenskyy deal talks The Kremlin's top negotiator and Putin's confidant Kirill Dmitriev is to meet Trump team at Davos this week, casting doubt on the anticipated US-Ukraine agreement. Euronews · Jan 19
Bulletin world briefing: Trump official sends warning to Europe and Putin invited to Gaza peace board Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump official sends warning to Europe not to retaliate over Greenland Warning over ‘severe wear’ on Spain train tracks involved in fatal crash Trump invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Kremlin says Russia claims to have… The Independent UK · Jan 19
Russian president invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, Kremlin says The invitation to Putin is expected to raise eyebrows with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearing its fourth year and the Russian leader seemingly reluctant to commit to a peace deal. Euronews · Jan 19
Trump Reshapes Foreign Policy The President starts the new year by putting allies and adversaries on notice. Kiplinger · Jan 19
Russia Must Use 'Brutality And Force' in a Trump-Like World Amid WW3 Fears: Report Russian nationalist Alexander Dugin argues Moscow must reject international law and use force to dominate former Soviet states, citing a Trump-driven shift in the global order and warning of escalating geopolitical tensions. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
The Conversation · Jan 19 The Ukraine war has given rise to an ‘exorcism economy’ in Russia “Please tell me where to go? A 14-year-old teenager has been possessed by a demon … we tried healers, but they couldn’t help … has anyone encountered this? Moscow region.” This is one of many similar pleas that have been circulating in Russia’s online communities in recent years.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 American sentenced to 5 years in Russia prison after rifle found on his yacht at Black Sea resort Zimmerman argued that he had purchased the firearm for self-defence
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Trump’s obsession with Greenland is a victory for no one but Putin ANALYSIS: Trump may be unaware that he’s doing Russia’s bidding, but Europe and the UK understand they need to handle him carefully or risk giving the Kremlin multiple victories, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
International Business Times · Jan 19 Trump Greenland Annexation Sparks WW3 Warnings from Poland as Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO member seizing Greenland would trigger end of world, whilst Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin claims annexation could spark nuclear war
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Emma Raducanu’s next opponent now represents Austria after ‘copying’ player’s post Anastasia Potapova, the world No 55, now represents Austria after announcing she had defected from Russia last month
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 Kremlin says Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’ Russia says it is seeking to ‘clarify all the nuances’ of offer it claims Washington has made before responding
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 GTA 6 'Male Striptease' Controversy Sparks Calls for Total Russian Ban Rockstar Games' 2026 masterpiece, GTA 6, is facing a major hurdle in Russia as a prominent politician calls for a total ban.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Greenland latest LIVE: Britain must 'pull together' in face of Trump's threats over Greenland, says Starmer Starmer delivers press conference as Trump threatens tariffs amid plan to acquire Greenland
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 What is it like living in Greenland and being threatened by Trump? In today’s newsletter: The largely autonomous Danish territory, sparsely populated but strategically vast, sits between North America, Europe and Russia – and as the Arctic ice melts, its importance is growing fast
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin’s forces planning ‘large-scale attack’ in coming days Zelensky says sustained Russian strikes against Ukraine's energy grid show Putin is not serious about ending the war
Player One · Jan 19 'GTA VI': Russian Agency Calls for Ban Due to Concerns for the Youth A Russian government agency has called for a ban against Rockstar Games' GTA VI, saying that the game may negatively affect the youth.