Ukraine gets $40M World Bank aid for energy, EU sanctions, and talks set for Feb. 4–5.

Ukraine is set to receive a $40 million World Bank grant for energy equipment as the EU finalizes its 20th sanctions package against Russia, with President Zelenskyy and EU leaders confirming ongoing assistance, including generators and a €90 billion loan. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visits Kyiv, while Ukraine designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist group for its role in drone attacks. The United States. and India agreed on a trade agreement that will reduce tariffs to 18%, and second-round Ukraine-Russia talks are scheduled for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi.