Minnesota Protests, Zelenskyy Slams Europe In Davos, Winter Storm Approaches
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🗓️ 23 January 2026
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Summary
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s president delivers a blunt message to Europe, warning that the continent must stop relying on the U.S. and prepare to defend itself as Russia’s war grinds on.
And across the U.S., states are bracing for a massive winter storm threatening millions of people with dangerous weather conditions.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:55)Â Minnesota Protests
(05:28) Zelenskyy Slams Europe In Davos
(09:00)Â Winter Storm ApproachesÂ
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| 0:20.6 | At the World Economic Forum, Ukraine's president used his moment in Davos to call out European |
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| 0:31.2 | Europe looks lost trying to convince the U.S. president to change, but he will not change. |
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