Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a big statement regarding Ukraine. He said that Russia has no objection to Ukraine joining the European Union (EU). However, he made it clear that Ukraine’s joining NATO would not be acceptable to Russia. Putin said that Russia is ready for talks to end the war. He also indicated that he would have no objection to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting Moscow if peace talks move forward.

Putin made it clear that the Donbass region, which came under Russian control during the war, will not be handed back to Ukraine. He says that Russia is not going to change its position on this issue. Russia has long been opposed to Ukraine joining NATO. Moscow believes that NATO expansion is a threat to its security. Ukraine and Western countries have been calling NATO membership essential for Ukraine’s security.

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Volodymyr Zelensky wrote a letter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has written a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin proposing direct talks to end the war. Zelensky said that a face-to-face meeting of the two leaders is necessary to end the long-running war. Zelensky suggested that this meeting could be held in a neutral country. He has proposed Switzerland, Turkey or an Arab country as possible locations. He says that if peace talks start, Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire during the time of talks.

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US President Donald Trump has talked many times about occupying Greenland. He has also told his NATO allies that they need Greenland to keep America safe and they will take it at any cost. Trump was asked on Monday (January 19, 2026) whether America would send troops to occupy Greenland? On this, Trump has given such an answer that the European countries will be shocked.

He further said, ‘Europe should pay attention to the ongoing war with Russia and Ukraine because frankly you can see what results it has got for them. This is what Europe should focus on – not Greenland.

Threat of 10 percent tariff on 9 countries of Europe

In the last few days, Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Greenland, which is considered part of Denmark. He has said that America will capture it by any means. He has also threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland from February 1, unless the US gets permission to buy the Arctic islands.

Trump also wrote a letter to the PM of Norway

Trump has also said publicly several times that he should be given the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the awarding committee had given this award to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, after which Trump also expressed disappointment. However, Machado has presented his award to Trump. The President of America has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway saying that he no longer thinks about peace because he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

NATO alliance in danger due to Trump’s stubbornness

The NATO alliance is in danger because of Donald Trump’s insistence on Greenland. NATO is already under stress due to the Ukraine war as Trump had repeatedly questioned European countries regarding adequate spending on defense. His statements have also sparked protests in Greenland, as people reject the US attempt to establish sovereignty.

The main player of NATO is America, which also provides it the most funds. It also provides modern weapons including fighter jets and radar. The distance between America and Europe is increasing due to the dispute over Greenland.