The New York Times reports that during recent consultations Ukraine and Russia discussed a new format for troop withdrawal from Donbas. Sources said the proposal involves creating a demilitarized zone that would not be controlled by either army.

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal met US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss prospects for energy partnership. They agreed to work on an energy agreement, LNG supplies via the Vertical Gas Corridor and the use of Ukraine’s gas transit system and underground storage. Shmyhal said cooperation in the nuclear sector, including US technologies, is strategically important for Ukraine.

+++ 21:53 Selenskyj hofft auf nächste Runde bei Friedensgesprächen im Februar +++

Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj hofft, dass das nächste trilaterale Treffen mit der Ukraine, den USA und Russland im Februar stattfindet. Dies sagte er in seiner abendlichen Ansprache, in der er die Ergebnisse der Verhandlungen in Genf zusammenfasste.

https://www.n-tv.de/politik/21-53-Selenskyj-hofft-auf-naechste-Runde-bei-Friedensgespraechen-im-Februar-article23143824.html

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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Shmyhal: We met with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.

We discussed the prospects for energy partnership between our countries. We agreed to work on the future Energy Deal. In particular, we plan to cooperate in the following areas:

📌 Supply of American liquefied natural gas. The most effective tool for this is the Vertical Gas Corridor - an existing route, the throughput of which can be further expanded.
📌 Use of the Ukrainian gas transportation system and underground gas storage facilities. A strategic partnership in this area can provide additional opportunities for the US to supply LNG to the region, especially given the expected phase-out of Russian gas.
📌 Nuclear energy. Cooperation with the US in the nuclear sector is of strategic importance for Ukraine, especially in the field of implementing advanced American technologies. Ukraine is interested in the solutions of the American nuclear sector.

🇺🇸🇸🇾 The U.S. is withdrawing all ~1,000 troops from Syria, ending its 10-year military mission there, - WSJ

Troops have already left key bases, and the full pullout should be completed within two months. Officials say the move is not related to tensions with Iran.

The Trump administration believes a U.S. military presence is no longer necessary after SDF/YPG largely disbanded and agreed to integrate into Syria’s army under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine and the United States have agreed to work on a future Energy Deal.

Key areas of cooperation include the supply of American liquefied natural gas via the Vertical Gas Corridor, the use of Ukraine’s gas transmission system and underground storage facilities for storage and transit, as well as the development of nuclear energy with the involvement of advanced U.S. technologies.

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said after a meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright that Ukraine views these areas as strategic in the context of gradually phasing out Russian gas and strengthening energy security.

❗️We will respond: Zelenskyy criticized the admission of Russians and Belarusians under their national flags to the 2026 Paralympics

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the decision of the organizers of the 2026 Paralympic Games to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete under their own flags.

“I can’t say it is about money, because I don’t know. But this is an absolutely dirty decision that cannot be respected. It is terrible, unfair, and does not correspond to European values. This is an unjust decision, and we will respond to it.

This is roughly how Russian aggression developed: creeping occupation — Crimea, no response; then Donbas, no response; then a full-scale invasion. Step by step, the Russian way of life. The same applies to the Olympic Games,” Zelenskyy said.

🔻 شش دلیل آکسیوس برای حمله آمریکا به جمهوری اسلامی

وب‌سایت آکسیوس در گزارشی با پرداختن به شش دلیل، نتیجه گرفت که جنگ میان آمریکا و اسرائیل در آستانه وقوع است و مجموعه‌ای از عوامل نشان می‌دهد دونالد ترامپ، رییس‌جمهوری آمریکا، ممکن است به‌زودی دستور حمله را صادر کند.

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🛢️📉 Russia's oil producers reduced the pace of drilling in 2025 to the lowest level in three years, dimming the outlook for output growth this year, - Bloomberg

Rigs drilled about 29,140 kilometers of production wells in the country last year, down 3.4% from 2024, according to industry data.

The slowdown comes as Russian producers are under pressure from lower global oil prices, deeper discounts on their barrels due to tighter Western sanctions and a stronger ruble that made exports less profitable.

⚡️ США выдвинули Ирану ультиматум: либо демонтировать ядерную программу, либо столкнуться с «другими вариантами», сообщает Fox News.

Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said energy infrastructure in Belgorod was targeted in a massive attack, resulting in significant damage. He reported partial loss of electricity and heating in several areas of the city.

⚡США выводят все войска из Сирии, — WSJ.

🇺🇦 Ski acrobat Angelina Brykina with a powerful inscription: "Glory to AFU!"

🕯 Her dad went to defend Ukraine and died in battle in Mykolaiv region with sabotage group…