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EU agrees on complete ban of Russian gas imports by 2027 The European Union has taken another step toward ending its energy reliance on Russia by agreeing to stop gas imports from the country. But not all countries voted in favor of the ban. Media freedom in the spotlight as Kuciak murder case reopens Europe presents itself as a defender of the free press, yet some high-profile murders of EU journalists have yet to be resolved. Will a new trial into the death of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak change that? Russia looks to India to fill labor shortage Russia needs workers — and is now hiring in India. Why Moscow is shifting its migration strategy, and what awaits Indians arriving in Russia. In Greenland, US-NATO deal met with relief, mistrust A "framework" agreement between the US and NATO has defused the dispute over Greenland. There is cautious relief among residents, but also fear of once again becoming a geopolitical pawn. Ukraine: Zelenskyy calls Abu Dhabi talks 'constructive' The Ukrainian president said the talks with Russia and the US could resume "as early as next week." Meanwhile, Russian missiles have hit Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing one person. DW has more. Bulgarians quit Germany, choose remote work Many highly skilled Bulgarians are moving back to their home country, swayed by the major income boost for remote work. Thousands of locals have left Kyiv amid blackouts Residents of the Ukrainian capital are facing massive power outages, a lack of water and heat as Russia intensifies attacks on the country's energy grid. As many as 600,000 may have left the city. Will US-Russia-Ukraine talks bring war to an end? Ukraine, the US and Russia are set to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting to find ways to end the war. Trump, Zelenskyy, Carney dominate Davos 2026: As it happened The World Economic Forum has come to an end after a tense but ultimately anti-climactic week at Davos, with the US, Ukrainian and Canadian leaders attracting the most attention. Read DW's wrap of the summit. EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats Trump deciding to wind back on tariffs on countries opposed his takeover of Greenland reduced the pressure at a hastily arranged summit of EU leaders. But they used the meeting to prepare Europe for another barrage.