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ReporterMartin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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Putin tells US envoys 'no point in hoping' for peace without Ukraine's capitulation on territories
"We are interested in resolving the (war) through political and diplomatic means. But until that happens, Russia will continue to pursue its goals on the battlefield," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
French Navy boards Russia's 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in Mediterranean Sea, captain detained
"We will not tolerate any violation," Emmanuel Macron said. "We are determined to uphold international law and to ensure the effective enforcement of sanctions."
Exclusive: Trump's new Board of Peace could tackle Russia-Ukraine war, source says
A White House official told the Kyiv Independent that the Board could play a role in different situations, without ruling out engagement on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Europe's far-right parties face growing obstacle: Donald Trump
Donald Trump's bulldozer-style foreign policy is a gut punch for the far-right.
Nationalist parties in the U.K., France, and Germany — endorsed by the U.S. president — have pushed back against the American leader's claim on Greenland and the temporary threat of tariffs against those who stand in his way.
While aligned with Trump on immigration, enmity toward the EU, and a dovish stance on Russia, Europe's hard-right populists see their interests clash with MAGA's "America First" policy.
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Trump's envoys Witkoff, Kushner to meet Putin in Moscow
"The Russians have invited us to come, and that's a significant statement from them," Witkoff said in an interview with Bloomberg TV in Davos on Jan. 21, amid a Washington-led push to broker peace between Kyiv and Moscow.
Military invasion 'can't be ruled out,' Greenland's prime minister says amid US threats
Greenland must start preparing for the possibility of a military invasion, even though the scenario remains unlikely, the island's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said.
Kyiv hesitant as Trump invites Ukraine to his Peace Board
Zelensky said Ukrainian diplomats are reviewing the invitation but stressed it would be "difficult to imagine" sitting at the body alongside Russia and Belarus, who were also invited.
Kremlin aide Dmitriev arrives in Davos ahead of expected talks with US envoys
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund is reportedly set to meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss Washington's peace plan for Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
Russia, Belarus say they received invites to Trump's Gaza Peace Board
Moscow is currently studying the proposal, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to state news agency TASS.
Trump vows to eliminate 'Russian threat' to Greenland as he ramps up pressure on Europe
"NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that 'you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland,'" Trump said, accusing Denmark of being unable to counter it.
Does Russia or China actually threaten Greenland? Experts say Trump's warnings don't match reality
President Donald Trump has been fixated on controlling Greenland, suggesting that U.S. ownership of the island is crucial in blocking Russian and Chinese expansion.
"If we don't go in, Russia's going to go in, and China's going to go in," Trump said.
The White House reinforced that message on Jan. 14, posting an image on X that cast the island as facing a stark choice — alignment with the U.S. or with a Russia-China bloc.
Greenlandic and Danish officials have rejected that premise outright, r
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