Elon Musk Today: "I'm an alien" In a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, he joked that despite his confessions, no one believes him. Great! Go back home please!

This is how people live in Kyiv right now. They put up tents in their apartments to somehow keep warm. Many people don't have heating.

Taiwan says Chinese intelligence has heavily infiltrated its military, recruiting active-duty personnel and veterans through messaging apps, online loan schemes, and small payments to obtain sensitive information, according to WSJ.

Chasiv Yar, Ukraine This is what happens when the Russians come. European countries should take a good look and think long and hard.

Following his speech in Davos, Trump announces that he has uninvited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from Trump’s Board of Peace.

Today: Budanov, Chief of staff to Zelenskyy, shakes Trump's hand at Davos today. He seems to find Trumps hand interesting, like he knows something and getting confirmation.

Tick-tock: Bruise on Trump's hand sparks health concerns from Davos today.

What the hell is going on in Spain? Passenger train collides with a crane near Alumbres. Several people are wounded and one is in critical condition. It’s the 3rd Spanish railway accident in a week 🇪🇸

❗️ 🇷🇺Russian occupying forces have managed to infiltrate the village of Hryshyne, with infantry units currently dispersed across approximately 30% of the settlement.

😎Macron’s glasses, which he wore at the Davos forum, are being snapped up around the world In Switzerland, the president appeared in aviator sunglasses from the Henry Jullien brand. Macron wore the dark glasses because of a burst blood vessel in his eye.

🧐 Ramzan Kadyrov has appeared in public for the first time since his son’s accident last week and visited the site of his car crash, which caused significant injury.

🧖‍♂️ Kim Jong Un in a warm down jacket checked how people are relaxing at hot springs The visibly heavier dictator personally walked through the bath facilities. Such a nice guy.

🎮In Kyiv, a man found a way to keep gaming even during power outages — he brought his computer straight into McDonald’s

Trump’s son-in-law showed what the “New Gaza” could look like Jared Kushner, without an official govt position, presented the concept of a rebuilt Gaza Strip at the World Economic Forum in Davos. According to Kushner, Gaza could become a place of prosperity with broad employment opportunities.

Zelensky harshly criticised Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: “Every ‘Viktor’ who lives off European money while trying to sell out European interests deserves a slap in the face.”

🤡 Sergei Lavrov, Russian foreign minister, claims the Baltic states started living worse after gaining independence from Russia and joining the EU So let’s look at the numbers.

🇺🇸🇫🇮🇷 Finland’s President Alexander Stubb spoke bluntly at Davos: “What the U.S. achieved in Venezuela in just 12 hours is what Russia tried and failed to do in Ukraine.” He warned against believing the narrative that Russia is winning:

🚨 BREAKING: France Seizes Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Following President Zelenskyy's call to action at Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the French Navy has intercepted a tanker carrying Russian oil.

Generic congressional ballot 2026 average (net) [1/22/2026] Decision Desk HQ 🟦Democratic (+4.9) [45.9/41.0] - FiftyPlusOne 🟦Democratic (+4.3) [44.6/40.3] - RealClearPolitics 🟦Democratic (+4.6) [46.8/42.2] - VoteHub 🟦Democratic (+4.8) [46.0/41.2)

Germany Expels Russian Military Attaché ‼️ The German government has ordered a Russian military attaché to leave the country immediately. 🇩🇪 The Details (via Der Spiegel): The Trigger: The decision follows the recent arrest of a woman suspected of spying for Russian intelligence services.

Zelensky slams Europe for its inaction in Iran: "As for Iran, everyone is waiting to see what America will do. And the world offers nothing, Europe offers nothing, and does not want to enter this issue as a supporter of the Iranian people and the democracy they need."

If you didn't know Putin's skills in arithmetic, from now on you will know his strong propaganda capabilities in this "field":

Putin Yesterday: "Russia is discussing with the United States the use of Russia’s frozen assets to restore territories affected by the fighting after a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine is concluded."

POKROVSK: ISW and Indications & Warnings both assess that eventual Russian seizure of Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad remains feasible. Both also predict that a prolonged campaign will be necessary, and that any Russian ‘victory’ will come only at continued and enormous cost.

⚡️Poland is rushing 400 power generators from its national reserves to keep the lights on in Kyiv.

Keep your chin up and #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 📷: @KpsZSU

Two energy grid workers in Kyiv died of exhaustion.

Evening in Kyiv during blackout by Yan Dobronosov

‼️🇮🇷🇺🇸 The increased activity of the US Air Force's refueling and transport aviation in Europe and the Near East region shows the same signs that characterized the preparatory period for Operation "Midnight Hammer" conducted in Iran last June. 🧵🧵

Trump mocks Macron during speech in Davos, Switzerland earlier today: "Emmanuel Macron—I watched him yesterday with those beautiful sunglasses, what the hell happened?—I watched him sort of be tough."

California Governor Gavin Newsom, top 2028 Democratic contender, on Trump's speech today in Davos, Switzerland: "It was remarkably boring. It was remarkably insignificant."

Trump says he will meet with Zelensky in Davos on Thursday. Prepare yourselves....

Turkish President Erdogan plays basketball with Shaquille O’Neal. I guess Shaq doesn't have access to the internet. 🤷🤷

“Davos, without you, is not truly Davos.” Trump: I agree. 🙄🙄

NEW: U.S. Central Command launched a mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain securely detained. The operation began with the transfer of 150 ISIS fighters from Hasakah, Syria, to a secure Iraqi facility. Up to 7,000 detainees may eventually be moved.

Second deadly rail catastrophe has occurred in Spain within three days In Catalonia, near Barcelona, a commuter train collided with a retaining wall that had collapsed onto the tracks and derailed.

🇪🇸 Train drivers in Spain have announced a nationwide strike over chaos and unsafe conditions on the rail network.

Poland is preparing to launch joint drone production with Ukraine. Kyiv is relocating part of its production of combat drones and missiles to Poland. The Foreign Ministry said the joint production will be aimed at meeting the current needs of the Ukrainian army and at equipping Poland’s armed forces

France has requested a NATO exercise in Greenland and is prepared to contribute to it, according to the Elysée Palace. France, along with other European nations, has deployed a number of military personnel to Greenland over the past week to participate in a separate joint exercise led by Denmark.

🇰🇷 A South Korean court has sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison on charges including involvement in key actions classified as insurrection, linked to the declaration of martial law by former President Yoon Suk-yeol in December 2024.

Hungary's largest oil and gas group, MOL, has signed an agreement with Gazprom Neft allowing it to acquire a controlling stake (56.15%) in Serbia's Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS). Russian Gazprom Neft confirmed that it had signed a memorandum of intent with MOL regarding the sale of its NIS shares.

Japan restarted the world’s largest nuclear power plant today. TEPCO restarted Reactor No. 6 today at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest by installed capacity (8.2 GW when fully operational with its seven units).

Breaking Just Now: White House says after takeoff the crew on Air Force One identified a “minor electrical issue” and out of an abundance of caution the plane is turning around and landing at Joint Base Andrews.

Party Registration of Athletes by Sports League Per @VoteHub in USA (US citizens): WNBA: 🔵 68% ⚪️ 30% 🔴 2% NBA: ⚪️ 46% 🔵 43% 🔴 10% NFL: ⚪️ 44% 🔵 34% 🔴 20% NHL: ⚪️ 48% 🔴 44% 🔵 6% MLB: 🔴 54% ⚪️ 36% 🔵 8%

Punchbowl News: The Maryland redistricting advisory commission, which was appointed by Governor Wes Moore, approves a “map concept” which would give Democrats all 8 US House seats. The proposal will now be sent to the Maryland state legislature for its consideration.

Ridiculous! The Senate Leadership Fund, a GOP funded pac, has announced an initial $42 million investment to support Senator Susan Collins (R) in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine. GOP is going all in on her to keep their majority.

🇺🇸 US MILITARY Buildup in the Middle East The U.S. is quietly but deliberately flexing: F-15s deployed, tankers on station, USS Abraham Lincoln arriving. This isn’t a routine rotation—it’s a calculated shift in posture.

Support for US using military action/force against Greenland (net) by US citizens: ❌1/16-1/19: Economist/YouGov (-61) ❌1/14-1/16: CBS/YouGov (-72) ❌1/12-1/13: Marist (-40) ❌1/12-1/13: Reuters/Ipsos (-67) ❌1/8-1/12: Navigator (-34) ❌1/8-1/12: Quinnipiac (-77) ❌1/10-1/12: Data For Process (-45)

Update; Mikie Sherrill's official portrait as New Jersey Governor, appointed today.

Spotted today in Coppenhagen, Denmark: Vlad the Impaler dominating Trump.