Macron:

Recent events confirm that the situation in Greenland is a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe.

On the affirmation of our European sovereignty… on the fight against foreign interference and disinformation… and on a privileged partnership for sustainable development and reducing strategic dependencies.

Macron is still rocking his sunglasses a week after his Davos speech.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen:

I think there are some lessons learned in the last couple of weeks for Europe.

If somebody is threatening us from outside, we will stand up together and we will respond.

NOW: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives at the Kremlin.

Trump:

Mayor Jacob Frey is PLAYING WITH FIRE!

NOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the Kremlin.

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Putin to Ahmad al-Sharaa:

We have been closely following your efforts regarding the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, and I want to congratulate you on the fact that this process is gaining momentum.

We have always advocated for the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity — you know about this — and we support all your efforts in this direction.

I hope that the integration of the Euphrates region is undoubtedly an important step in this direction, and it will contribute to the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity in general.

We congratulate you on this. We are very glad to see you. Welcome, Mr. President.

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Putin:

Coming from the airport, I saw a large amount of snow on the road on our way to the Kremlin, so I remembered history in the past.

I remembered how many military campaigns some parties tried to reach Moscow, and then how they failed because of the courage of the Russian soldiers, and how nature also helped you in defending this blessed land.

So we ask God for its safety always.

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Kremlin:

Talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will continue on February 1.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen:

It works — it simply works when Europe stands firm and united.

Therefore, to use the words of one of your most famous music groups, we must “work it harder, make it better, do it faster, and make us stronger.”

NEW: Dr. Mehmet Oz says that Russian and Armenian gangs carried out about $3.5 billion in healthcare fraud in Los Angeles.

“The President is not going to tolerate this anymore.”

UK's Starmer in China:

It is in our national interest to engage with China.

It is the second biggest economy in the world. If you take Hong Kong alongside China, it is our third biggest trading partner.

There are huge opportunities to be found.

Italy’s Foreign Minister Tajani defended allowing US ICE agents to attend the Winter Olympics despite public outrage:

“It’s not like the SS are coming.”

Iran responds to Trump:

Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives.

Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

U.S. officials say there are currently no real negotiations with Iran, though Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Qatar are acting as intermediaries between the two sides.

Source: Axios

Germany's Merz on Iran:

A regime that can only stay in power through sheer violence and terror against its own population has its days numbered.

It may take weeks, but this regime has no legitimacy to govern the country.

Germany's Merz on reports that Trump's health is in worrying state:

From my encounters with President Trump, I have no reason to doubt his health.

He will be 80 years old in June, but I have the impression that he is fully up to his office.

Fake news and AI-generated videos targeted Türkiye–Azerbaijan relations, falsely claiming President Erdogan offered aid to Armenian families and that Baku suspended military ties with Ankara.

Both governments denied the reports, saying they were disinformation.

Officials stressed the “two states, one nation” partnership is too strong to be shaken by perception operations.

Rubio on Venezuela:

You can have elections all day, but if the opposition has no access to the media, if the opposition candidates are unable to be on the ballot, those are not free and fair elections.

We want free, fair, prosperous, and friendly Venezuela. We are not going to get there in three weeks. This is going to take some time.

Israel Prepares Large Camp for Palestinians in Gaza, Israeli Retired General Reveals

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Rubio:

The new authorities in Venezuela deserve some credit; they have passed a new law that basically eradicates many of the Chávez-era restrictions on private investment in the oil industry.