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President Zelensky sets out a three-step plan for Donald Trump to pressure Vladimir Putin: US security guarantees for Ukraine, a reconstruction package and a ceasefire ultimatum backed by total sanctions.

Zelensky urges Trump to pressure Putin with security guarantees, reconstruction and total sanctions

Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba on 29 January 2026, accusing Havana of threatening US national security and vowing tariffs on countries supplying oil, escalating pressure on allies and global energy trade.

Why has Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil

Sweden has released the Russian cargo ship Adler after detaining it near its coast following a distress call. Prosecutors found no grounds to open a sanctions investigation, despite the vessel’s owners being under US and EU sanctions.

Sweden lets sanctioned Russian vessel Adler leave after distress signal off its coast

Donald Trump demands united NATO sanctions on Russia and warns of 50–100% tariffs on China, to remain until the war in Ukraine is over.

Donald Trump: US sanctions on Russia only if NATO acts together