President-elect Donald Trump has stirred controversy by suggesting the expansion of U.S. power into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, alarming European leaders and causing concern about the future of trans-Atlantic relations. Despite assurances from European officials that the U.S. is unlikely to use force to annex territory, analysts warn of potential damage to international norms and the NATO alliance. Trump’s focus on securing strategic resources and waterways, particularly in Greenland, is seen as part of a broader effort to counter China’s dominance in key minerals. European leaders are cautiously responding to Trump’s rhetoric, highlighting the delicate balance of power dynamics in the region.
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UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin
Britain will impose new sanctions on Russia to mark the third anniversary of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, with Sir Keir Starmer planning a "triple whammy" of measures including military aid and crackdown on Russian dirty money. The sanctions aim to target Russia's revenues and military capabilities, with the UK working with US and European partners to achieve a "sustainable, just peace" in Ukraine amid growing rift between the US and Europe over support for Zelensky,...
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