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Britain’s PM Keir Starmer says he’s “fed up” with energy bills fluctuating because of Trump and Putin’s actions, linking their wars in Ukraine and Iran to a global energy crunch. He advocates a shift toward renewable energy, reiterates that the UK will not commit British forces to Trump’s Iran war, and is engaging with Gulf leaders to discuss restoring freedom of navigation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, praising him as a strong leader and urging Hungarians to vote for his re‑election; the move ties Trump to Orbán, a Putin ally, as Orbán faces a tight April race amid concerns over Moscow’s influence and Hungary’s Russian energy dependence, reflecting a long‑standing Trump–Orbán alliance even as European scrutiny of Russia grows.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung attacked Sen. Richard Blumenthal with a long-standing insult on X after Blumenthal warned about possible U.S. boots on the ground in Iran, marking another sharpened jab in the Trump-era confrontation with critics as reports surface about Russia aiding Iran.
During a roughly hour-long call, Putin publicly undercut Trump’s account by saying Trump didn’t press for a Ukraine ceasefire and that most of the discussion centered on Iran, with Moscow offering to mediate; Trump had touted Putin’s “impressed” reaction to his Iran moves, while aides reportedly push for an exit from the Iran war as oil prices rise and domestic support sags.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin alleged that Ukraine conducted a sea-drone attack on a Russian LNG tanker off the Libyan coast, which exploded and sank; Libyan authorities rescued all 30 crew members, while Kyiv did not immediately comment. Putin warned the incident could intensify energy-market volatility, as Western pressure on Russia’s gas exports continues.
Justice Department files reveal Jeffrey Epstein cultivated ties with Russian officials and business figures and repeatedly sought to meet Vladimir Putin, expanding his international network.
A reportedly shocking video shows Russian commanders torturing two troops, binding them upside down to trees in freezing weather, stripping them to underwear and shoving snow into their mouths, amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes and widespread power outages in Kharkiv and Odesa as diplomacy continues with no sign Putin will halt the war.
Vladimir Putin told students at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology that weaponising genetics could have colossal security implications and that Russia must stay ahead in biotech, signaling biotechnology as a potential new battlefield amid ongoing war rhetoric and Western concerns about biolabs and surveillance.
Russia launched a nuclear-capable missile in a large-scale attack on Ukraine, claiming retaliation for a drone attack, amid concerns over Moscow's nuclear arsenal and a faltering peace plan.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin's policies, expressing strong solidarity and indicating ongoing cooperation between the two countries, including North Korea dispatching troops and military aid to Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict.
Vladimir Putin used his New Year's address to rally Russians around the war in Ukraine, emphasizing national unity and expressing confidence in victory as the conflict nears its fourth year, while also marking the anniversary of his rise to power.
Ukraine is actively working to manage the diplomatic repercussions following Vladimir Putin's recent claim of an attack, aiming to contain tensions and prevent escalation in international relations.
President Donald Trump reports progress in Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, with both sides nearing a draft agreement, though key issues remain unresolved. He also had positive discussions with Zelenskyy and Putin, indicating a potential breakthrough, but no final deal has been reached. The article also covers US military actions, domestic issues, and weather events.
US and Ukraine made limited progress on a peace deal following a meeting between Trump and Zelensky, with key issues like territory and security guarantees remaining unresolved amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
European leaders and intelligence agencies are issuing frequent warnings of potential conflict with Russia in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions, military posturing, and strategic interests, though some skeptics question the immediacy and motives behind these alerts.