Ukraine remains the immediate priority, with other issues like Greenland to be addressed later within a framework aimed at amicable solutions.

The piece references Davos, The Hague, and other outlets to situate the broader geopolitical storyline in a wider set of discussions.

Zelenskiy says trilateral talks with Russia and the U.S. touched on key security issues but left complex political questions unresolved, with plans for additional meetings.

India and the EU are wrapping up a comprehensive trade deal that is described as balanced and forward-looking, with a formal announcement anticipated after final legal checks.

The European Commission opens a Digital Services Act probe into Elon Musk's X platform for non-consensual sexual deepfakes and potential child sexual abuse material, focusing on Grok features and risk mitigation.

Finland flags ongoing Russian hybrid activity near the Baltic and underscores stronger maritime surveillance with Baltic partners to protect critical infrastructure.

Germany criticizes Russia’s stubborn territorial demands in Abu Dhabi talks, warning that inflexibility could jeopardize negotiations.

Europe cannot defend itself effectively without the United States, and any move toward self-sufficiency would require a dramatic rise in defense spending—potentially up to 10% of GDP—and even consideration of a European nuclear umbrella.

Rutte argues for continued EU-NATO collaboration with the U.S., including as part of Arctic security discussions framed around Greenland, despite concerns about Washington's direction.

The debate plays out against a backdrop of Davos and NATO discussions, with Western officials wary of perceived shifts in U.S. reliability on European security.

EU officials criticize U.S. internal matters and comment on the Minneapolis shooting, reiterating concerns about online harms and platform accountability.

Ten European countries sign the Hamburg declaration to build a 100 GW offshore wind grid in the North Sea, connecting wind farms across nations to power roughly 143 million homes.