WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that Greenland is crucial to American national security and suggested Denmark cannot be relied upon to safeguard the Arctic territory. His remarks came after a high-level meeting with Danish and Greenlandic officials at the White House, highlighting persistent differences over the island’s political future. Read More: US control […]
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US lawmakers plan Denmark visit amid Trump Greenland tensions
A bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers is set to visit Denmark this week amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, officials said Tuesday. Read More: Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China The group will be led […]
Russia warns foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets
Russia has warned that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine by Western governments would be considered “legitimate combat targets.” The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry came after Britain and France announced plans to send a multinational force to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Moscow described these moves as increasingly dangerous militaristic declarations. […]
US diplomat to meet Denmark amid Greenland tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders next week, amid renewed tensions over President Donald Trump’s aim to acquire Greenland. The announcement comes as European allies, including France and Germany, prepare coordinated responses to the US plan. Read More: Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland Trump has repeatedly signaled that Greenland is […]
Trump explores options to acquire Greenland
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is reviewing ways to acquire Greenland, including potential use of the military, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, reviving his long-standing ambition despite opposition from Europe. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US […]
Putin signals readiness for peace with firm conditions
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to end the war in Ukraine immediately if it received firm security guarantees. However, he reiterated long-standing demands, including Ukraine abandoning its Nato ambitions and ceding all territories claimed by Russia. Read More: Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end […]
Merz: Territorial concessions proposal on Ukraine sent to Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Thursday that a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is willing to make in its war with Russia has been sent to US President Donald Trump. This followed a phone call between European leaders, including Merz, and Trump on Wednesday. The proposal mainly revolves around potential territorial compromises Ukraine is ready […]
Zelensky refuses to cede land, aims for revised U.S. peace proposal
Ukraine has refused to give up land and is preparing a revised peace plan to present to the White House. According to BBC News, Kyiv intends to offer alternative proposals for the Americans. President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine cannot surrender territory under Ukrainian or international law. He emphasized that such a move would violate […]
Russia welcomes Trump’s national security strategy
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, marking one of the first times Moscow has openly supported such a policy document from Washington. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the strategy largely aligned with Russia’s own perceptions and priorities. Read More: Trump unveils strategy to deter China over Taiwan […]
US-Russia Miami talks fuel doubts over Ukraine peace strategy
U.S. officials and lawmakers are raising concerns about a secret October meeting in Miami with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting involved Trump aides, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and aimed to draft a 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Dmitriev is under U.S. sanctions, and the proposed plan reportedly favors Russian demands, sparking criticism from […]