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Former NATO envoy says Trump still committed to Ukraine Kurt Volker said Trump wants a quick end to the war, but the conflict continues because Russia's Putin believes he can still prevail. Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in Cyprus as EU presidency begins Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Nicosia, while Ukrainian and US negotiators remain in Paris, looking to iron out more details of Tuesday's "robust" security guarantees agreement. Meanwhile, the fighting continues. DW has more. Trump weighs military option to take control of Greenland The US president has argued that control of Greenland is a "strategic" necessity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has tried to downplay Trump's rhetoric, emphasizing the preferred option would be to buy Greenland. Greenland welcomes European solidarity amid Trump's threats Greenland's prime minister has thanked European allies for their backing after renewed claims on the island by US President Donald Trump. Jens-Frederik Nielsen urged Washington to engage in "respectful dialogue." Cold snap hits Europe, disrupting travel Freezing temperatures and snow are gripping much of the continent, disrupting flights and causing traffic accidents. Canals froze in London, cross country skiers took to Hamburg cycle paths, and snow even fell in Madrid. Unpacking Czechia's devotion to cash and its currency The new government in Prague wants to change the constitution to anchor the Czech crown as the country's legal tender and guarantee the right to use cash, not just cards. Why has it made this pledge, and will it happen? NATO could end if US takes over Greenland — Danish PM Denmark's Mette Frederiksen said "everything would stop" in the event of a US attack on another NATO country. European leaders have backed Frederiksen while saying the US "is an essential partner." Swiss NYE fire: Bar had not been inspected for 5 years A fire at the Le Constellation bar in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 116 people on New Year's Eve. Swiss authorities have launched a criminal probe into the bar managers. After Venezuela, can the EU protect Greenland from the US? Donald Trump's claims on Greenland are worrying Europe once again. After the US attack on Venezuela, concerns are growing over how far Washington might go — and if the EU has any real tools to defend Danish territory. What to make of Israel's military plans with Greece, Cyprus Cyprus, Greece and Israel are set to step up joint military exercises and training. Turkey seems more concerned about the two EU members' growing procurement of advanced weapons systems from Israel.