January 12. Host Valeriy Kluchok. The UK's main international announcement is the intention to provide Ukraine with advanced long-range weapons capable of striking targets up to 600 km away. The British government confirmed plans to launch a tender for this missile’s development, testing, and production, possibly starting in 2026.
Meanwhile, political debates intensify around Greenland. Following Donald Trump’s statements on the importance of US control over the island, discussions have emerged about strengthening the US presence there in exchange for broader support guarantees for Ukraine. European diplomats are deliberating on this; Denmark insists on Greenland's autonomy and rejects any US control transfer scenario.
Security tensions persist: last night, Ukraine’s air defences shot down over 135 enemy drones, but energy facilities in Odesa and Chernihiv regions were damaged.
In Iran, crown prince Reza Pahlavi called for a new phase of resistance against the regime amid ongoing nationwide protests. According to media, over 466 protesters have been killed in two weeks. Donald Trump is reportedly considering various support options for Iranian protesters, though military scenarios remain unresolved.
In Venezuela, the detention of Maduro is seen as a signal to China and Russia to reduce their regional influence. Some Venezuelan oil is now set for the US, potentially impacting oil markets.
The EU is considering creating a 100,000-strong army to strengthen Europe's security in case of reduced US presence.