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European coastal countries warn Russia's shadow fleet, step up maritime safety

Fourteen European countries warned on Jan. 26 that ships sailing in the Baltic Sea and North Sea under multiple flags may be treated as stateless vessels, part of a crackdown against Moscow's shadow fleet.

EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding,

The great race for the Arctic: Why Russia, China and the US all have it in their sights

The debate around the Arctic is becoming hotter than ever as US President Donald Trump insists Greenland should become part of the United States. Security, shipping routes and mineral wealth are all in the mix.

US suspends all visa processing for 75 countries — Russia reportedly on the list

The suspension is set to take effect on Jan. 21 and will remain in place indefinitely while the State Department conducts a review of visa processing procedures, Fox News reported.

Old visual of Russia's naval parade misrepresented as European countries deploying troops to Greenland

Several European countries announced in January 2026 they will send troops to Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump's push to take over the autonomous Danish territory, but a video circulating online that shows a formation of warships is not linked to the deployment.

Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have serious security ramifications for Moscow,