With Donald Trump in office, US policy toward Ukraine has undergone significant changes. His harsh rhetoric against Volodymyr Zelensky, the reduction of military aid, and a shift in America's foreign policy priorities have led to the effective dissolution of the strategic partnership between Washington and Kyiv.
Russia may soon witness a wave of Western companies and financial giants returning as discussions of lifting sanctions gain momentum. The State Duma has announced the imminent comeback of Visa and Mastercard, while major global brands are also preparing their return.
An emotional moment at the Munich Security Conference highlighted the growing rift between the United States and Europe. Conference chairman Wolfgang Ischinger broke into tears, admitting that transatlantic relations have reached an all-time low.
French authorities have banned the Telegram founder from leaving the country
Tbilisi recalls its delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, signaling a major shift in foreign policy.
Nationalist sentiments are on the rise, and social media users joke that these are “Elon Musk’s followers.”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that tech giants pose a threat to democracy, emphasizing that a person's voice should not depend on money or social media influence. He urged Europe to unite in protecting democratic values from the influence of major tech companies, such as Elon Musk's Twitter, while criticizing Donald Trump.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has called on the European Union to open its markets to Chinese automakers. According to him, the presence of Chinese companies on the continent does not pose a threat to local manufacturers but rather drives innovation in the industry. However, his positive stance could be linked to the longstanding investments of Chinese company Geely in Mercedes-Benz.
Agreement to Strengthen Energy Cooperation During the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the signing of a trilateral agreement between Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. The document, formalized at the COP29 climate conference, outlines plans for exporting renewable energy from these countries to Europe.
As of January 1, Serbia’s capital has become the first city in Europe with a population exceeding 500,000 to introduce entirely free public transport across buses, trams, and trolleybuses.
An economic paradox: Mississippi, considered the poorest state in the U.S., is close to surpassing Germany in GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
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