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Putin is the real winner in Trump’s Iran war as it puts Russian oil back on the map

Washington's attempt to stabilize oil markets may be fueling the one economy it spent years trying to cripple.

Fortune

Will Putin cut Iran loose for Ukraine? What Russian envoy said on quid pro quo claims

Russia has vehemently denied reports suggesting a quid pro quo offer to the US: halting intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for reduced pressure on Ukraine. Russian officials, including envoy Kirill Dmitriev, labelled the claims as 'fake' and 'Western disinformation.' The alleged proposal, reportedly made to former Trump administration envoys,…

The Times of India

‘Acknowledging the obvious’: Russia reacts to US waiver on oil amid Iran war

Russia asserted that global energy markets cannot be stable without its oil, following a US temporary allowance for Russian crude sales already in transit. This move occurred as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with Iran warning of retaliatory attacks on regional energy infrastructure.

The Times of India

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479

The Guardian - AU

Putin gives Trump easy way out of confused Iran war strategy – and he might take it

ANALYSIS: As Donald Trump delivers bafflingly mixed messages about the end of the Iran war, he has suggested he may lift oil sanctions on Russia, but that will suit only one man – Vladimir Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley asks: whose side is the US president really on?

The Independent UK

‘Rise up, oil, from your knees!’: Putin may mourn Khamenei, but Russia is excited about the strikes’ impact on oil prices

Constrained supply + Higher prices = War funds

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Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $8.1bn loan for Kyiv

Fund says loan will resolve Ukrainian balance of payments problem while boosting reconstruction and growth prospects. What we know on day 1,465

The Guardian - AU

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Zelenskyy says US set June deadline for peace deal, as Russia launches new attacks on energy sites

The development follows US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which produced no breakthrough. Russia continues to press Ukraine to give up the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv says it will never accept.

Euronews

Farcical peace talks in Abu Dhabi resolve nothing as Ukraine shivers under Russia’s winter onslaught

Russia, Ukraine and the US met for a second time this week for trilateral talks to discuss a possible cessation of hostilities. Once again little was resolved apart from a prisoner swap, something that has happened several times over the four years of the full-scale conflict between the two countries.

The Conversation

Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Russia talks ‘not easy’ but ‘constructive’ after prisoner swap agreed - as it happened

Ukrainian president hosts Poland’s PM Donald Tusk, after earlier announcement that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says

Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh round of trilateral peace talks rescheduled; Zelenskyy announces new dates amid territorial deadlock

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced a delay in crucial trilateral talks with Russia and the US, now set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. This follows surprise US-Russia discussions in Florida, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts despite unresolved territorial disputes. Both sides remain committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the protracted…

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: US reports ’constructive’ peace talks with Russia as Zelenskyy pushes for ‘results’

Steve Witkoff encouraged ‘that Russia is working toward securing peace’ as Ukraine president looks to meetings ‘next week’. What we know on day 1,439

The Guardian - AU

Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in White House - above photo of his granddaughter

Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin is planning ‘massive’ attack ahead of Sunday peace talks

Every Russian strike 'discredits' the ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, says Zelensky

The Independent UK

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

Evening Standard

Russia joins landmark trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as Zelensky says: 'It's all about the land'

First trilateral talks on Ukraine war follow late-night meeting between Vladimir Putin and three US envoys in Moscow

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Brutal’ attack on Kyiv leaves millions without power as Abu Dhabi peace talks end without breakthrough

Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials

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Axios

Zelensky to meet Trump in Davos as U.S. envoys head to Moscow

Putin has not agreed to Trump's plan for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin and Zelensky ‘stupid’ not to strike peace deal ahead of US talks

The Kremlin said it would welcome Witkoff to Moscow on Thursday, after Zelensky was reportedly forced to miss a planned summit with Trump

Axios

Trump heads to Davos more aggressive and ambitious than ever

A senior U.S. official said Davos attendees should prepare to be insulted.

Euronews

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

UK, Germany and France call Russia’s Oreshnik attack on Ukraine ‘unacceptable’

Ukraine is investigating Russia’s use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against civilian infrastructure as a war crime, as the UK, Germany and France called the attack “unacceptable”.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK announces Project Nightfall to provide Kyiv with new missiles

UK vows to arm Ukrainians with advanced weapons after Putin's hypersonic missile strike on Lviv

Axios

Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan

The U.S. and Ukraine are close to an agreement — so far, without Russia.

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