Daily brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized European inaction against Russia at the Davos forum and announced that trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will begin in the United Arab Emirates on January 23-24.
Steve Witkoff, an envoy for US President Donald Trump, traveled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Ukraine-Russia negotiations are 'down to one issue' and a peace deal may be close (ongoing coverage).
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that who owns Greenland is of no concern to Russia, while NATO's chief said talks would focus on keeping Russia and China out of the territory.
The Kremlin confirmed that Putin will meet with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday.
Vladimir Putin proposed using frozen Russian assets in the US for a 'Peace Board' and for governance in Gaza.