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⚡️Update: Russia launches second wave of missiles targeting Kyiv amid large-scale attack.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian missiles, drones target Kyiv on freezing night amid deepening energy crisis
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:39 AM
⚡️Update: Russia launches second wave of missiles targeting Kyiv amid large-scale attack.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
⚡️Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv on freezing night amid energy crisis.
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv on freezing night amid energy crisis
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:41 AM
⚡️Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv on freezing night amid energy crisis.
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
⚡️Ukraine's SBU captures Russian soldier suspected of executing 9 Ukrainian POWs in 2024.
"We will find every Russian murderer," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after announcing the arrest. The Russian soldier allegedly shot nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast in October 2024.
"We will find every Russian murderer," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after announcing the arrest. The Russian soldier allegedly shot nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast in October 2024.
Ukraine's SBU captures Russian soldier suspected of executing 9 Ukrainian POWs in 2024
"We will find every Russian murderer," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after announcing the arrest. The Russian soldier allegedly shot nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast in October 2024.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:24 AM
⚡️Ukraine's SBU captures Russian soldier suspected of executing 9 Ukrainian POWs in 2024.
"We will find every Russian murderer," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after announcing the arrest. The Russian soldier allegedly shot nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast in October 2024.
"We will find every Russian murderer," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after announcing the arrest. The Russian soldier allegedly shot nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk Oblast in October 2024.
⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv during Russian attack.
Explosions occurred in the city of Kyiv overnight on Jan. 20, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. At around the same time, Ukraine's Air Force warned of the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
Explosions occurred in the city of Kyiv overnight on Jan. 20, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. At around the same time, Ukraine's Air Force warned of the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
January 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM
⚡️Explosions reported in Kyiv during Russian attack.
Explosions occurred in the city of Kyiv overnight on Jan. 20, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. At around the same time, Ukraine's Air Force warned of the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
Explosions occurred in the city of Kyiv overnight on Jan. 20, according to Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground. At around the same time, Ukraine's Air Force warned of the threat of Russian ballistic missiles.
⚡️Ukraine hits drone warehouse in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast, military says.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a drone warehouse belonging to Russia's 144th Motorized Rifle Division in Novokrasnianka, occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a drone warehouse belonging to Russia's 144th Motorized Rifle Division in Novokrasnianka, occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
Ukraine hits drone warehouse in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast, military says
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a drone warehouse belonging to Russia's 144th Motorized Rifle Division in Novokrasnianka, occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
⚡️Ukraine hits drone warehouse in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast, military says.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a drone warehouse belonging to Russia's 144th Motorized Rifle Division in Novokrasnianka, occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked a drone warehouse belonging to Russia's 144th Motorized Rifle Division in Novokrasnianka, occupied Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
⚡️Russia planning large-scale attack against Ukraine, Kyiv warns.
"In the coming days we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike — a massive strike — and is waiting for the moment to carry it out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 19.
"In the coming days we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike — a massive strike — and is waiting for the moment to carry it out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 19.
Russia planning large-scale attack against Ukraine, Kyiv warns
"In the coming days we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike — a massive strike — and is waiting for the moment to carry it out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 1...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
⚡️Russia planning large-scale attack against Ukraine, Kyiv warns.
"In the coming days we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike — a massive strike — and is waiting for the moment to carry it out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 19.
"In the coming days we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike — a massive strike — and is waiting for the moment to carry it out," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 19.
⚡️Bulgaria's president resigns, plans to run for parliament.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has staunchly opposed military aid to Kyiv, calling Ukraine's fight against Russia a "doomed cause." He will submit his resignation on Jan. 20 and likely run for parliament in the upcoming election.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has staunchly opposed military aid to Kyiv, calling Ukraine's fight against Russia a "doomed cause." He will submit his resignation on Jan. 20 and likely run for parliament in the upcoming election.
Bulgaria's president resigns, plans to run for parliament
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has staunchly opposed military aid to Kyiv, calling Ukraine's fight against Russia a "doomed cause."
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January 19, 2026 at 8:39 PM
⚡️Bulgaria's president resigns, plans to run for parliament.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has staunchly opposed military aid to Kyiv, calling Ukraine's fight against Russia a "doomed cause." He will submit his resignation on Jan. 20 and likely run for parliament in the upcoming election.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has staunchly opposed military aid to Kyiv, calling Ukraine's fight against Russia a "doomed cause." He will submit his resignation on Jan. 20 and likely run for parliament in the upcoming election.
⚡️Zelensky names Pavlo Yelizarov new Air Force deputy commander, calls for overhaul of Ukraine's air defenses.
"Our task is to build an anti-drone dome over Ukraine," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said regarding Yelizarov's appointment.
"Our task is to build an anti-drone dome over Ukraine," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said regarding Yelizarov's appointment.
Zelensky names Pavlo Yelizarov new Air Force deputy commander, calls for overhaul of Ukraine's air defenses
"Our task is to build an anti-drone dome over Ukraine. A system that does not react after the fact, but destroys the threat even during its approach," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
⚡️Zelensky names Pavlo Yelizarov new Air Force deputy commander, calls for overhaul of Ukraine's air defenses.
"Our task is to build an anti-drone dome over Ukraine," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said regarding Yelizarov's appointment.
"Our task is to build an anti-drone dome over Ukraine," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said regarding Yelizarov's appointment.
⚡️Exclusive: Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show.
Ukraine needs billions in US arms as Greenland dispute pushes alliance to breaking point, documents reveal
Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show....
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January 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
⚡️Exclusive: Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show.
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Russia’s intensified winter assault on Ukraine’s energy grid, as sustained missile and drone strikes push the system to the brink.
Ukraine’s energy system near brink | Ukraine This Week
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January 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down Russia’s intensified winter assault on Ukraine’s energy grid, as sustained missile and drone strikes push the system to the brink.
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: Russian troops attempting to mine Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast after failing to gain foothold in area, Ukraine says.
Ukraine war latest updates: 'Gruelling confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says (8)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 8 times today. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the operational situation in the Pokrovsk ...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: Russian troops attempting to mine Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast after failing to gain foothold in area, Ukraine says.
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: Russian forces pushing to take city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast through semi-encirclement, Ukraine's military says.
Ukraine war latest updates: 'Gruelling confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says (7)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 7 times today. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the operational situation in the Pokrovsk ...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:21 PM
⚡️Ukraine war latest live: Russian forces pushing to take city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast through semi-encirclement, Ukraine's military says.
⚡️ Russia's oil, gas revenues to drop by 46% in January year-on-year, Reuters reports.
The development is driven by a stronger ruble and low oil prices, according to the news agency.
The development is driven by a stronger ruble and low oil prices, according to the news agency.
Russia's oil, gas revenues to drop by 46% in January year-on-year, Reuters reports
The development is driven by a stronger ruble and low oil prices, according to the news agency's calculations.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
⚡️ Russia's oil, gas revenues to drop by 46% in January year-on-year, Reuters reports.
The development is driven by a stronger ruble and low oil prices, according to the news agency.
The development is driven by a stronger ruble and low oil prices, according to the news agency.
⚡️ Denmark 'substantially increases' Greenland troops as Trump won't rule out using force.
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
Denmark 'substantially increases' Greenland troops as Trump won't rule out using force
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM
⚡️ Denmark 'substantially increases' Greenland troops as Trump won't rule out using force.
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
Chief of the Royal Danish Army Major General Peter Boysen will also deploy to the island alongside soldiers.
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: At least 1 killed, 11 injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv.
Ukraine war latest updates: 'An exhausting confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says (6)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 6 times today. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the operational situation in the Pokrovsk ...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: At least 1 killed, 11 injured in Russian strike on Kharkiv.
⚡️ Update: Trump invites Lukashenko to join Gaza Peace Board, Minsk claims.
"The proposal has been conveyed to (Alexander Lukashenko) and received positively," said Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ruslan Varankov, according to Belta.
"The proposal has been conveyed to (Alexander Lukashenko) and received positively," said Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ruslan Varankov, according to Belta.
Putin invited to join Trump's new Gaza Peace Board, Kremlin claims
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
⚡️ Update: Trump invites Lukashenko to join Gaza Peace Board, Minsk claims.
"The proposal has been conveyed to (Alexander Lukashenko) and received positively," said Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ruslan Varankov, according to Belta.
"The proposal has been conveyed to (Alexander Lukashenko) and received positively," said Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ruslan Varankov, according to Belta.
⚡️ Czech government refuses to sell L-159 aircraft to Ukraine.
Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Jan. 19, despite Czech President Petr Pavel advocating for the move.
Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Jan. 19, despite Czech President Petr Pavel advocating for the move.
Czech government refuses to sell L-159 aircraft to Ukraine
Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Jan. 19, despite Czech President Petr Pavel advocating for the move.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
⚡️ Czech government refuses to sell L-159 aircraft to Ukraine.
Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Jan. 19, despite Czech President Petr Pavel advocating for the move.
Czechia will not sell its L-159 light combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Jan. 19, despite Czech President Petr Pavel advocating for the move.
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: 'Gruelling confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says.
Ukraine war latest updates: 'An exhausting confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says (4)
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 4 times today. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the operational situation in the Pokrovsk ...
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January 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
⚡️ Ukraine war latest live: 'Gruelling confrontation' continues in Pokrovsk direction, Syrskyi says.
⚡️ Russian negotiator Dmitriev to reportedly meet US envoys in Davos.
According to Axios, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
According to Axios, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
Russian negotiator Dmitriev to reportedly meet US envoys in Davos
According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
⚡️ Russian negotiator Dmitriev to reportedly meet US envoys in Davos.
According to Axios, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
According to Axios, the Russian official will meet Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, on Jan. 20 to discuss the Washington-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
⚡️ Putin invited to join Trump's new Gaza Peace Board, Kremlin claims.
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
Putin invited to join Trump's new Gaza Peace Board, Kremlin claims
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:20 AM
⚡️ Putin invited to join Trump's new Gaza Peace Board, Kremlin claims.
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
Now, following Russia’s Jan. 9 attack, Kyiv has been pushed into a humanitarian crisis, leaving residents without heating, hot water, and electricity through the coldest winter in years. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the situation in Kyiv “especially difficult,” slamming the local authorities.
Zelensky picks a fight with Kyiv Mayor Klitschko as mismanagement, Russian attacks push city to the brink
Ukraine's capital Kyiv, home to over 3 million people, has rarely been prepared for winter.
Frozen, icy sidewalks, bursting pipes, and year-long infrastructure collapse have been a key feature of the...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Now, following Russia’s Jan. 9 attack, Kyiv has been pushed into a humanitarian crisis, leaving residents without heating, hot water, and electricity through the coldest winter in years. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the situation in Kyiv “especially difficult,” slamming the local authorities.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 19, 2026 at 7:07 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
⚡️US-Ukraine peace talks to continue in Davos, Kyiv's top negotiator says.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials will continue peace proposal discussions during the World Economic Forum in Davos, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said Jan. 18.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials will continue peace proposal discussions during the World Economic Forum in Davos, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said Jan. 18.
US-Ukraine peace talks to continue in Davos, Kyiv's top negotiator says
Ukrainian and U.S. officials will continue peace proposal discussions during the World Economic Forum in Davos, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said Jan. 18.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:16 PM
⚡️US-Ukraine peace talks to continue in Davos, Kyiv's top negotiator says.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials will continue peace proposal discussions during the World Economic Forum in Davos, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said Jan. 18.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials will continue peace proposal discussions during the World Economic Forum in Davos, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said Jan. 18.
⚡️ Update: 'Warmth from Poland' — More than $650,000 raised to buy generators for Kyiv amid energy crisis.
After reaching the initial target, organizers increased the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000), which has been surpassed with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty ($660,000).
After reaching the initial target, organizers increased the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000), which has been surpassed with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty ($660,000).
'Warmth from Poland' — More than $650,000 raised to buy generators for Kyiv amid energy crisis
After quickly reaching the initial target, organizers raised the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000) — a figure that has since been surpassed, with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty (approximat...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
⚡️ Update: 'Warmth from Poland' — More than $650,000 raised to buy generators for Kyiv amid energy crisis.
After reaching the initial target, organizers increased the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000), which has been surpassed with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty ($660,000).
After reaching the initial target, organizers increased the goal to 2 million zloty ($550,000), which has been surpassed with donations now exceeding 2.4 million zloty ($660,000).
⚡️EU prepares to retaliate against Trump's Greenland threats.
The EU is preparing possible retaliation against the U.S., including €93 billion ($101 billion) in tariffs or restrictions on U.S. companies operating in the bloc, amid tensions with President Trump over Greenland, FT reported Jan. 18.
The EU is preparing possible retaliation against the U.S., including €93 billion ($101 billion) in tariffs or restrictions on U.S. companies operating in the bloc, amid tensions with President Trump over Greenland, FT reported Jan. 18.
EU prepares to retaliate against Trump's Greenland threats
The European Union is preparing possible retaliation against the United States, including up to €93 billion ($101 billion) in tariffs or restrictions on U.S. companies operating in the bloc, amid esca...
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January 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
⚡️EU prepares to retaliate against Trump's Greenland threats.
The EU is preparing possible retaliation against the U.S., including €93 billion ($101 billion) in tariffs or restrictions on U.S. companies operating in the bloc, amid tensions with President Trump over Greenland, FT reported Jan. 18.
The EU is preparing possible retaliation against the U.S., including €93 billion ($101 billion) in tariffs or restrictions on U.S. companies operating in the bloc, amid tensions with President Trump over Greenland, FT reported Jan. 18.