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<\/div>\nJakub Krupa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\nUkraine\u2019s<\/strong> Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the negotiations with the US over a security guarantees agreement were \u201c100%\u201d done<\/strong> and the deal was just waiting to be signed, as Russia has praised the trilateral talks with Ukraine<\/a> and the US over the weekend as held in \u201cconstructive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cIt would be a mistake to expect any significant results from the initial contacts \u2026 But the very fact that these contacts have begun in a constructive spirit can be viewed positively. However, there is significant work ahead,\u201d Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov<\/strong> told journalists.<\/p>\nAs is often with these things, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.<\/strong> The talks will continue next weekend.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, we are expecting a bit of a debrief after last week\u2019s series of crises, as we will get to see Nato\u2019s secretary general Mark Rutte giving evidence at the European parliament later today,<\/strong> trying to offer a bit more detail on his talks with Donald Trump<\/a> on Greenland and plans for the security of the Arctic.<\/p>\nSeparately, the parliament\u2019s trade committee will consider if it wants to progress with the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement so painfully negotiated last summer,<\/strong> or wait just a bit longer to see if Trump\u2019s change of heart on tariffs and Greenland<\/a> will stick.<\/p>\nSeparately, the EU is also expected to say a bit more about its investment plans for Greenland as part of stepping up its presence there. Jozef S\u00edkela<\/strong>, the European commissioner for partnerships, is in Denmark today.<\/p>\nLots for us to cover.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Monday, 26 January 2026,<\/strong> it\u2019s Jakub Krupa<\/strong> here, and this is Europe Live.<\/strong><\/p>\nGood morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/div>\nJakub Krupa<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n Ukraine\u2019s<\/strong> Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the negotiations with the US over a security guarantees agreement were \u201c100%\u201d done<\/strong> and the deal was just waiting to be signed, as Russia has praised the trilateral talks with Ukraine<\/a> and the US over the weekend as held in \u201cconstructive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt would be a mistake to expect any significant results from the initial contacts \u2026 But the very fact that these contacts have begun in a constructive spirit can be viewed positively. However, there is significant work ahead,\u201d Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov<\/strong> told journalists.<\/p>\n As is often with these things, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.<\/strong> The talks will continue next weekend.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, we are expecting a bit of a debrief after last week\u2019s series of crises, as we will get to see Nato\u2019s secretary general Mark Rutte giving evidence at the European parliament later today,<\/strong> trying to offer a bit more detail on his talks with Donald Trump<\/a> on Greenland and plans for the security of the Arctic.<\/p>\n Separately, the parliament\u2019s trade committee will consider if it wants to progress with the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement so painfully negotiated last summer,<\/strong> or wait just a bit longer to see if Trump\u2019s change of heart on tariffs and Greenland<\/a> will stick.<\/p>\n Separately, the EU is also expected to say a bit more about its investment plans for Greenland as part of stepping up its presence there. Jozef S\u00edkela<\/strong>, the European commissioner for partnerships, is in Denmark today.<\/p>\n Lots for us to cover.<\/p>\n It\u2019s Monday, 26 January 2026,<\/strong> it\u2019s Jakub Krupa<\/strong> here, and this is Europe Live.<\/strong><\/p>\n Good morning.<\/strong><\/p>\n