The return of former US President Donald Trump to the White House on January 20 has raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. However, this development has also sparked concerns in Kyiv that any potential peace deal may come at a significant cost to Ukraine.
https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/international/trump-says-putin-wants-to-meet-him-meeting-being-set-up-4884798The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on the humanitarian crisis affecting Circassians who have been displaced from their homeland in Russia's Kursk region. According to the United Nations, over 12,300 civilians have been killed in the war. The article also mentions that US President Donald Trump has expressed sympathy for Russia's opposition to Ukraine's bid to join NATO and has stated that he respects Turkish President Erdogan as a friend. Additionally, it is reported that on his first day in office, Trump plans to issue 100 executive orders, including instructions to increase border security and expedite deportations.
https://www.trtworld.com/europe/putin-ready-to-meet-trump-without-any-conditions-russia-18252403As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, he is expected to impose tariffs on imported goods, including a significant levy on products from China, which produces the majority of electronics consumed in the US. This move could lead to increased prices for popular gaming items due to the added cost of tariffs.
https://gizmodo.com/trump-tariffs-will-hit-gamers-even-harder-than-we-thought-2000548630The Danish government has expressed a willingness to discuss boosting security in Greenland or increasing the US military presence on the island, according to private messages sent to Donald Trump's team. This move comes as Trump has described US control of Greenland as an "absolute necessity" and has not ruled out using military or economic means to achieve this goal. The Danish government aims to convince Trump that his security concerns can be addressed without claiming the island, which is a semi-autonomous territory under Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede have both expressed openness to speaking with Trump, but emphasized respect for Greenland's independence aspirations.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40342241/denmark-sent-trump-team-private-messages-on-greenlandAccording to a New York Times report, Donald Trump's negative stance towards Ukraine originated during a 2017 meeting with Vladimir Putin in Hamburg, where Trump sought advice from the Russian president on whether to provide military aid to Ukraine. Putin advised against it, calling it a "mistake", and also disparaged Ukraine as a former Soviet republic seeking to join the European Union and NATO. This exchange was witnessed by then-Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, who reportedly left the meeting feeling that Trump needed to be persuaded on the issue.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-ukraine-2669331420/European officials, including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have expressed skepticism about US President Trump's suggestion that he might use military force to annex Greenland. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has also emphasized the importance of defending against territorial aggression, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 as a recent example. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described Trump's remarks as a "wake-up call" and questioned whether the international community is entering a period where the "law of the strongest" applies. Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the US its "closest ally" and expressed support for cooperation with Washington. Analysts have expressed concern about the implications of Trump's comments on trans-Atlantic ties and the NATO military alliance.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-greenland-europe-russia-ukraine-nato-arctic-79e085b0ac9ab405c4e74c47c1ba9dd4Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede expressed willingness to engage in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding the island nation's status as a semi-autonomous Danish territory. Trump has stated that he considers it an "absolute necessity" for the US to have control over Greenland, and has suggested potential use of military or economic means to achieve this goal, including imposing tariffs on Denmark. Egede's statement comes after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen requested a meeting with Trump but acknowledged it was unlikely before his inauguration on January 20.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/greenland-leader-says-everyone-should-respect-islands-wish-independence-4850816As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, many Americans are stockpiling foreign-made goods before proposed tariffs go into effect, with some retailers such as Walmart warning that they will pass the costs on to consumers. The move is a preemptive measure by U.S. residents who fear prices for certain products could surge once the tariffs kick in.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-tariffs-2670799862/The UK has announced plans to challenge China over several issues, including its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on companies involved. The government also aims to secure the release of British national and Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, who is currently being held in detention. Additionally, the UK will push for an end to human rights abuses in Xinjiang, where Beijing has been accused of a widespread crackdown on Muslim minorities.
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