Secretary of State Antony Blinken experienced a delay in returning home from Switzerland as planned Wednesday due to a malfunction with his plane, a modified Boeing 737 business jet. Blinken was in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting this week. After leaving Davos for Zurich on helicopters and boarding his aircraft, Blinken […]
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Scaramucci’s Trump warning for Davos
Davos, Switzerland — The “Mooch” says the Davos crowd is getting it wrong. Anthony Scaramucci says the consensus of CEOs, diplomats and journalists at the annual World Economic Forum is that former President Donald Trump will win the 2024 election. The good news for Scaramucci, an outspoken critic of Trump following an infamously brief stint […]
In Davos, Zelenskyy meets King and PM of Belgium, which chairs Council of the European Union – photo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Philippe of Belgium and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Source: European Pravda, citing the Office of the President of Ukraine The leaders discussed Belgium’s priorities as the head of the Council of the European Union, particularly the […]
This year has to become decisive, Putin’s ambitions are doomed – Zelenskyy at Davos Forum
Speaking at the Davos Economic Forum, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on countries to join in supporting Ukraine, as the war can be ended only by putting pressure on Russia. Source: Zelenskyy’s speech at the Davos Economic Forum Details: Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s ambitions are doomed to die. “Even Putin’s current buddies in Pyongyang […]
Zelensky lashes out at Putin and urges Davos forum’s support for Ukraine’s fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took a swing at Russian President Vladimir Putin at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland on Tuesday. He also took a harsh tone with his allies as war fatigue grows, pressing political and corporate leaders to enforce sanctions, help rebuild his country and advance the peace process. Mr Zelensky […]
Ukraine can win but it needs support – European Commission President in Davos
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the West should not refrain from supplying Ukraine with weapons and funds if it wants Ukraine to succeed in the war against Russia. Source: European Pravda citing Ursula von der Leyen at the Davos Forum Quote: “Ukraine can prevail in this war. But we must […]
UA takes out important RU aircraft, Zelenskyy in Davos, good news coming on munitions
Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ● Ukraine confirms destruction of Russian A-50 and Il-22 warplanesThe Ukrainian Air Force is responsible for downing a Russian airborne early warning and control A-50 aircraft, as well as an Il-22M11 airborne command post, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, […]
Zelensky meets Stoltenberg, von der Leyen at Davos
President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan. 16. Zelensky arrived in Switzerland on Jan. 15 to attend the WEF, an annual event that gathers the world’s government, business, and civil society […]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Switzerland for Davos and meetings with Swiss leaders
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Switzerland to meet with Swiss leaders and participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos, his office said in an announcement on Telegram on Jan. 15. He will talk with the heads of both chambers of the Swiss Parliament, party leaders, and factions, as well as President Viola […]
Ukraine denies discussing territorial compromises with partners in Davos
Ukraine has not discussed any territorial compromises with its partners, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine’s presidential chief-of-staff, said during a briefing in Davos on Jan. 14. “I have participated in nearly all high-level meetings, including leadership meetings, and I have never heard any of Ukraine’s partners or friends discuss compromises regarding Crimea, which they know are unacceptable […]
Ukraine returns another 517 children illegally deported by Russia, some speak to Davos working group
Ukraine has repatriated 517 unlawfully deported children, as well as 2,828 adults, of which only 150 were civilians, Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced at the Peace Formula meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The aim is to repatriate every person either held hostage or captured by the aggressor nation, Lubinets said, urging other countries to assist in […]
80 countries attend Ukraine Peace Formula meeting at Davos
Eighty countries and one international organization attended the fourth national security advisers’ meeting on Ukraine’s Peace Formula at Davos, Switzerland, according to Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the president. That’s an increase from the 66 attendees at the previous meeting, held in Malta, Yermak said. The Davos meeting had 39 countries from Europe, […]