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  • Trump Proposes NATO Collaboration Over Greenland Security Dispute

    Trump Proposes NATO Collaboration Over Greenland Security Dispute

    Trump Proposes NATO Collaboration Over Greenland Security Dispute

    Donald Trump says the U.S. and NATO allies will ‘work something out’ over Greenland, underscoring the island’s strategic value ahead of Davos meetings.

    Further reporting across multiple outlets indicates the development is drawing heightened attention, with stakeholders watching for next steps from relevant authorities and institutions.

    Echotitbits take: This renewed interest in Greenland signals a shift toward aggressive Arctic diplomacy. For Nigeria and other African nations, this distraction in the West could impact global attention on regional security funding.

    Source: The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/20/europe-greenland-donald-trump-davos-europe-live-latest-updates?page=with%3Ablock-696f16718f0824685e8f7055 (2026-01-21)

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    2026-01-21 13:00:00

     

  • Trump and Zelensky hold talks as Ukraine war endgame takes shape

    Trump and Zelensky hold talks as Ukraine war endgame takes shape

    2025-12-29 09:00:00
    Punch says Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met as diplomacy intensifies around ending the war, with competing frameworks and red lines shaping what a deal could look like.

    Reuters coverage captures urgency from Kyiv’s side about timing and leverage as the New Year approaches, suggesting decisions could accelerate as war fatigue influences negotiation dynamics.

    Unresolved fundamentals—security guarantees, territory, enforcement mechanisms and sequencing—remain the toughest obstacles to any lasting settlement.

    Reuters quotes Zelensky saying, “I think a lot can be decided before the New Year,” while Investing.com reports Zelensky said after the meeting they were “a lot closer” to ending the war.

    Echotitbits take: The risk now is a rushed deal that freezes conflict without credible guarantees. Watch for concrete enforcement language and whether Europe is formally inside the guarantee structure—or merely supporting from the sidelines.

    Source: The Punch — December 29, 2025 (https://punchng.com/trump-zelensky-meet-in-push-to-end-ukraine-war/)
    The Punch 2025-12-29

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