5 January 2026 (MIA)

Abu Dhabi — Next round of three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and United States ends.

Dubai — World Governments Summit 2026 ends.

Washington/Moscow — New START Treaty between Russia and the United States, which limited numbers of nuclear missile launchers, expires

Frankfurt — European Central Bank decides whether to change interest rates

Nicosia — Informal meeting of EU environment ministers (until Friday).