The Monocle Daily Spain takes a stand on migration, going against the grain in Europe
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Jan 30, 2026 Nick Manese, Monocle design editor, walks through the Monocle Townhouse and its hospitality concept. Grace Charlton, associate editor for design and fashion, highlights menswear trends and styling tips. Ed Stocker, Europe editor at large, explains Spain's bold migration regularisation and the political fallout. Julia Jen, Ukraine expert, reports on ceasefire claims, attacks on infrastructure and mediation efforts.
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Infrastructure Attacks Threaten Wider Risks
- Attacks on Ukraine's energy and rail infrastructure create broader regional risks, including nuclear safety concerns.
- Targeting logistics and trains shows Russia is degrading Ukraine's mobility and civilian resilience.
UAE's Quiet Role In Prisoner Exchanges
- UAE diplomacy has helped secure prisoner and deportee exchanges, offering tangible relief to families.
- The UAE played a pivotal role in organising regular swaps of POWs and deported children with Russia.
Security Guarantees Are Central For Ukraine
- Any peace deal would require ironclad security guarantees, reflecting Ukraine's distrust after past assurances.
- Ukrainians recall the Budapest Memorandum and insist on US-backed guarantees before concessions.