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Russia’s Yandex to get own top level internet domain
The first technical domains nic.yandex and whois.yandex may be launched in two weeks
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European gas price surpasses $500, first time since March 2025
The overall increase since the start of the day is about 4%
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Man attempts to break into Russian Consulate General in New York
The perpetrator tore down the New Year lights but failed to untie the Russian flag installed on the flagpole
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Trump says he will meet with Zelensky on Thursday
In his address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US leader said that the meeting would take place on Wednesday
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Potential change of Greenland status to entail changes for fisheries — expert
The possible change of the state status of Greenland will result in loss of sense for decisions of certain international fisheries organizations, German Zverev noted
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Meeting with Witkoff on Putin’s Thursday schedule — Kremlin spokesman
According to the US president's special envoy, entrepreneur Jared Kushner will be flying to Russia with him
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Trump may rush to Armageddon, ending aid to Ukraine, over EU’s trade bazooka — NYT
According to the report, "that would be a disaster for Europe"
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China advocates dialogue with US — ambassador to Russia
Sino-US relations have gone through many trials, but the Chinese side has consistently adhered to the principles of mutual respect, Zhang Hanhui said
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Trump refers to himself as dictator following WEF speech
The US leader added that his remarks were based on common sense
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No guarantees yet Board of Peace will resolve conflicts — Ukraine’s opposition politician
Viktor Medvedchuk questioned whether Trump, as the leader of the Peace Board, would be capable of identifying the causes of the Gaza Strip conflict and securing international support to resolve it
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Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
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Russia may consider restoring preserved foreign aircraft
Russian Transport Ministry expects investors will be found for the Domodedovo Airport of Moscow
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Kiev is not taking back Ukrainians rescued by Russian military — ombudswoman
Tatyana Moskalkova explained that Ukrainian citizens residing in Russia are accommodated in temporary centers where they receive all necessary support and are free to move as they wish
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Putin confirms plans to meet with US envoys on Thursday
The Russian leader noted that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will come to Moscow to continue dialogue on issues related to the Ukrainian settlement
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Putin’s envoy calls arrests of Zelensky's allies 'good anti-corruption tradition'
Kirill Dmitriev thus commented on reports that Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had brought charges against a former deputy head of Zelensky's office
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Fire at port terminal tanks in Krasnodar Region partially extinguished
Specialists continue firefighting operations in the two remaining tanks
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Trump reports talks on Greenland's role in developing Golden Dome system
The US President has repeatedly said that the United States needs to own Greenland in order to deploy the system effectively
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Putin to discuss Board of Peace initiative with Palestinian leader
The head of state confirmed that Moscow had been invited to join the Board of Peace
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Air defenses down 52 drones over Russia in two hours, 36 of them over Sea of Azov
Four drones were intercepted over Krasnodar Region
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Royal Netherlands Navy warships escorted Russian vessels in North Sea
According to Acting Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, The Hague proceeds from the fact that Russian vessels allegedly "can be used to collect intelligence information and map the maritime infrastructure"
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Russia's lead negotiator suggests next US deal may involve Canada
Thus, Kirill Dmitriev responded to US President Donald Trump’s statement that a deal on Greenland would be presented soon
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Trump says if Denmark refuses to hold talks on Greenland, he should be informed
The US president added that he didn’t "like getting a second hand"
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Trump believes Putin accepted invitation to join Board of Peace
The US leader said he would like to see influential and powerful figures among the body’s members
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Putin highlights need for long-term solution to Middle East conflict
Vladimir Putin stressed that the essential needs and aspirations of the Palestinians should be taken into account
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Putin to meet with Trump's special envoy Witkoff today
The Russian leader emphasized that Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner are coming to Moscow to continue the dialogue on the Ukrainian settlement
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Trump’s single statement pushes Zelensky to edges of Davos forum — Russian diplomat
No problems facing Ukraine and the Ukrainian people could have prevented Zelensky from racing to Davos had he had the chance to meet with the US president, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted
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IN BRIEF: What is known about roof collapse in Siberian shopping center
Two people were injured
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Fire alarm sounds in Davos forum area — newspaper
One journalist was evacuated from the roof of the building
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US weapons, Golden Dome in Greenland, Europe wrong course: Trump's statements
According to the US leader, many regions are being destroyed by the wrong decisions of the governments of some countries
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Trump sees no chance of military conflict between US, NATO
According to Donald Trump, he doesn't see the United States fighting with NATO
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Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Europe to face unimaginable dangers without US army, says Trump
The US leader said that without the participation of the United States, the work of many governments would have been paralyzed
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Hundreds of Impulse heavy-duty ground robotic systems delivered to special op zone
The All-Russian People’s Front said that the Impulse platform supports remote control via radio or fiber optics
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Over 20 leaders accept invitation to join 'Board of Peace' — Witkoff
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff believes that Russia will join the body
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian loitering munitions warehouse over past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,260 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Seven Syrian troops killed, 20 injured as blast hits Kurdish facility
Syrian troops uncovered a facility producing improvised explosive devices and ammunition near the Al-Yarubiyah crossing point on the border with Iraq
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Russia ships over $1 bln in agricultural products to China in one month
The previous record was set with about $812 mln in October 2025
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European Parliament’s decision on Mercosur not considering geopolitics — Merz
The German Chancellor called the decision on the agreement regrettable
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UAV crew of Volki Brigade eliminates valuable Ukrainian spotter in special op zone
The commander of the brigade’s reconnaissance and assault unit said that the eliminated serviceman had long been directing Ukrainian artillery and aviation strikes against Russian positions
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Moldova intends to continue economic cooperation with CIS — expert
Chisinau is gradually breaking ties with the CIS, trying to maintain agreements that are beneficial to itself, Director of the Mediator Political Research Bureau Sergey Shirokov added
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Russian presidential envoy tells Polish premier that appeasement is EU’s only choice
Donald Tusk earlier called the appeasement policy a "sign of weakness"
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German court believes Nord Stream explosions were ordered by Ukraine — media
Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled that Sergey K. should remain in custody
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Trump believes reasonable price might be set for Greenland
The US President also reiterated his assertion that ownership of Greenland is necessary for the effective deployment of the US Golden Dome missile defense system
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Germany could expand its presence in Greenland as part of NATO — German general
Christian Freuding asserted that the German military has the necessary winter equipment
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Putin to receive Palestinian President Abbas at Kremlin
The talks will focus on the state and prospects of bilateral relations in the trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres
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Vatican receives invitation to join Board of Peace — State Secretary
Pietro Parolin emphasized that a response would take some time
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Bail deadline for Timoshenko expires, no payment reported
Earlier, Yulia Timoshenko said that her entire team was working to raise the funds, as she did not have that amount of money herself
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NATO chief dodges question on who will own Greenland under future deal
Mark Rutte said that this issue did not come up anymore in his conversations with US President Donald Trump
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Trump says Western countries should not allow mass migration
According to Donald Trump, the US government is investigating the "$19 billion in fraud that was stolen by Somalian bandits"
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China intends to foster talks on resolving Ukraine crisis — envoy to Russia
Zhang Hanhui emphasized that China has consistently maintained an impartial and fair position on pressing international issues
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Trump’s Davos address aims to open new page in history — political scientist
Political scientist and expert with the Stolypin Institute for the Economy of Growth Konstantin Kalachev opined that the system established after World War II is no longer effective
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Zemledeliye system enhances army’s defensive, offensive potential — Rostec
The state corporation emphasized that the equipment allows for the salvo delivery of hundreds of programmable anti-personnel and anti-tank mines in a matter of minutes to an area the size of several football fields, including behind enemy lines
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Around 65 Chinese car brands present on Russian market
Alexey Podshchekoldin noted that, despite the large number of brands, a complete withdrawal of many of them from the market is not expected
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IN BRIEF: What is known about upcoming Putin-Witkoff meeting in Moscow
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting is on Putin's schedule
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Italian PM sees nothing odd about inviting Russia to join Board of Peace
Giorgia Meloni also noted she does not believe the Board of Peace could become a "private alternative" to the United Nations
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Venezuela’s oil return would have greatest impact on global markets — IEA
The path forward for Venezuela and its oil industry remains uncertain, the International Energy Agency noted
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Trump says Europe is experiencing an energy collapse
The US president also noted that electricity production in Germany has fallen by 22% compared to 2017 levels, while prices have soared by 64%
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Greenland deal to preserve Denmark's sovereignty but update defense terms — media
According to the news agency, the agreement also envisages intensified NATO activity in the Arctic, stronger security for Greenland, and the extraction of raw materials on the island
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Kiev believes negotiations on Ukrainian conflict settlement ’90% done’ — Witkoff
The US envoy avoided answering directly when asked if it is realistic to overcome the remaining differences in the coming weeks
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Pentagon begins deployment of military aircraft to Middle East — WSJ
The publication reported that additional air defense systems, including Patriot and Thaad missile systems, are necessary to repel possible retaliatory strikes from Iran
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Weather conditions in early January led to power outages in 12 Russian regions
The disrupted power supply was restored as quickly as possible
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Moldovan intelligence service agent arrested in Moscow — Russian Federal Security Service
The article provides for up to 8 years of imprisonment
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Press review: AI models Greenland war games and a hard look at Trump's Board of Peace
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 21st
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US clearly has secret weapons, but bragging about them unwise — expert
"Equipping special services with such means is, by and large, a big state and military secret, because the whole point of using these special means lies in their surprise effect," Mikhail Khodaryonok said
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NATO chief has more important role in terms of Greenland than Danish leaders — Trump
The US president also added that he had "no idea" when he would hold talks on Greenland with the Danish leadership
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EU loses trust in US amid Greenland crisis — Politico
It is noted that the statement by US President Donald Trump about his intention not to use the US Armed Forces to establish control over Greenland did not convince European politicians due to the harshness of his remarks regarding alliance countries
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IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues
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Rostec delivers IMR-3 obstacle-clearing vehicles to Defense Ministry
The press service specified that the third-generation obstacle-clearing vehicle is based on the T-90 tank platform with enhanced radiation protection
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Trump seeks to use foreign policy to strengthen domestic credibility, expert says
Jin Canrong noted that the US president's approval rating stood at about 40% at present
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Rutte did not propose compromise on Greenland's sovereignty to Trump — NATO press chief
Earlier, Axios reported that the draft agreement on Greenland proposed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to US President Donald Trump provides for Denmark to retain sovereignty over the island while updating the terms of the 1951 defense agreement
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Israeli bullets found in bodies of children killed in Iran — TASS source
Unrest in Iran began on December 29, 2025, after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, spreading across most major cities
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Russian stock indices growing on Wednesday — market data
The yuan dropped by nineteen kopecks over the day to 10.95 rubles
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US not going to slap tariffs over Greenland as deal taking shape — Trump
"This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO nations," Donald Trump said
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China introduced zero tariffs for least developed countries — envoy to Russia
Zhang Hanhui stressed that China promotes "the development of an open global economy"
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Ukrainian armed forces committed genocide of Russians in Krasnoarmeysk — Tribunal
According to chairman Maxim Grigoriev, testimonies from victims and eyewitnesses of the Ukrainian armed forces' crimes detail where, how, and when the killings and torture of local residents took place
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Houthis cooperate with Russia, China to destroy idea of unipolar world — politburo
According to the Houthi representative, the shift towards the multipolarity in the global balance of powers happened after the beginning of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine and accelerated during the current escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
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Israeli military targets Hezbollah’s weapons depots in southern Lebanon
According to the IDF, the infrastructure sites struck were located in the center of civilian areas
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US no longer Europe’s ally, says Belgian PM
According to Bart De Wever, the shift in America is not bound to one presidency
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Board of Peace unlikely to help Gaza — Chinese expert
So far, it exists only in the form of verbal statements by Donald Trump, an associate professor at the Middle East Studies Institute of Shanghai International Studies University Han Jianwei said
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Most Frenchmen support troop deployment to protect Greenland from US — poll
69% of those surveyed believe that France and other EU countries should "stand up against any attempt by the US to take Greenland under control"
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United States possesses weapons unknown to anyone else — Trump
The US leader did not provide details about the mentioned weaponry
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Legacy-minded Trump wants to be remembered for annexing Greenland — Medvedev
The senior Russian security official wondered how far the current US leader would go to achieve that goal
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EU leaders to hold emergency summit on Greenland
The European Council has not released any program for the summit
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US, Denmark can sort things out between them regarding Greenland — Putin
"This is definitely none of Russia's concern," Vladimir Putin said
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Palestinian president arrives in Moscow for meeting with Putin on January 22
The sides are expected to discuss "the latest developments in the Middle East"
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Construction volumes in Russia rise by 34% since 2020
According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, the current volume of completed real estate in Russia in 2025 will amount to about 149 mln square meters
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Russia’s inflation reaches 0.45% on January 13-19 — Rosstat
Since the beginning of January, consumer prices in Russia have risen by 1.72%
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US will not not use force to acquire Greenland — Trump
The US president still noted that Washington's "excessive strength and force" would be "unstoppable"
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Kalashnikov begins production of upgraded PPK-20 submachine gun
The range of cartridges used in this weapon has been expanded as a result of the upgrade
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Zelensky cancels trip to Davos due to disrupted meeting with Trump — Rada member
Alexey Goncharenko said that no agreement will be signed
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At least ten new pharmaceutical plants to be built in Russia by 2030 — minister
They will specialize in antitumor, hormone, radio pharmaceutical and other socially important drugs, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov noted
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Israel begins demolishing UNRWA compound in Jerusalem
The UNRWA compound’s territory will be transferred to government control and put up for sale
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Russian Energy Ministry notes fuel offer growth after completion of turnarounds
The government extended the temporary ban on motor gasoline exports and on diesel fuel exports for non-producers in December 2025
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Fire breaks out in Davos hotel — newspaper
There is no information about casualties
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Vance, Rubio, Witkoff to lead Greenland consultations — Trump
US President Donald Trump did not specify which other parties would participate in the consultations
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Several people go missing after landslide in New Zealand
According to the news outlet, police and emergency services are conducting search operations after a landslide struck the tourist area of Mount Maunganui
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Russia-Myanmar military cooperation group meets at Russian Defense Ministry
The ministry said that the talks were held through the Main Directorate for International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry at the level of the heads of the structural units
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Trump en route to Zurich after delay caused by aircraft malfunction — AFP
According to the White House press pool, the US leader transferred to a smaller aircraft
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Trump believes Greenland issue to be resolved, NATO preserved
Donald Trump stressed that the US needs Greenland for security purposes
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Western nations must become stronger than ever, preserve common heritage, says Trump
The US leader highlighted that the Western countries should take advantage of the time that they lived in
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Belgian PM calls Trump ‘very hungry caterpillar’ — newspaper
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Donald Trump said that the US had been "extremely foolish" to return Greenland to Denmark after World War II
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Key suspect in 2024 murder of Russian General Kirillov sentenced to life in prison
The crime was planned by Ukraine
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