Reuters World News Greenland, Ukraine, Lisa Cook and Maine
Jan 22, 2026
Various Reuters reporters, including Dave Graham, Max Hunder, and Ted Hessen, provide frontline insights on critical global issues. They discuss Trump's dramatic shift away from military threats over Greenland and his backtrack on European tariffs, positively impacting Wall Street. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, residents face a harsh winter filled with power cuts. The U.S. Supreme Court navigates concerns over presidential power regarding the Federal Reserve, while ICE's crackdown on Somali communities in Maine raises local tensions.
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Greenland Standoff Moves To Diplomacy
- Donald Trump publicly ruled out using military force to take Greenland and instead signaled a diplomatic/security deal with Europe.
- Dave Graham says advisers steered Trump toward a less provocative approach focused on Arctic security and respecting Danish authority.
Davos Reaction Shook Markets
- The Greenland episode shook leaders at Davos and prompted market reactions as threats of NATO tariffs unsettled allies.
- Mike Dolan notes markets rebounded once Trump backed down, but investors remain wary the issue may not be fully resolved.
Envoys Head To Moscow; Life In Kyiv
- Vladimir Putin prepared to meet U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss a possible Ukraine peace plan.
- In Kyiv, Max Hunder reports residents like Yulia Chumak endure power and heating outages while determined to stay and raise families amid war.