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15.01.26 - 18:54
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Trump Takes Fresh Swipe At Zelensky, Says Problem Is Not Putin (ZeroHedge)
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Trump Takes Fresh Swipe At Zelensky, Says Problem Is Not Putin
In what by now, nearly four years into the Ukraine war, seems a biannual exercise, President Trump has taken another swipe at President Volodymyr Zelensky, this time blaming him for holding up the potential peace deal with Russia.
The European allies have said the opposite, accusing Moscow of having no real interest in achieving ceasefire. But in a fresh interview given to Reuters from the Oval Office, Trump said it remains Putin who is more eager and willing, with Zelensky more reticent. "I think he's ready to make a deal," Trump said of the Russian leader, before turning to the other warring side: "I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal."
via The Independent
Asked directly why US-led negotiations have thus far proved elusive, Trump responded simply and bluntly: "Zelensky."
In re-presenting the this section of the interview on the question of the so far failed deal, Reuters reviews, "Tru...
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15.01.26 - 18:54
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"What Will They Do?! Nuke the US?": Russia Mocks Emasculated Europe As Trump Eyes Greenland (ZeroHedge)
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"What Will They Do?! Nuke the US?": Russia Mocks Emasculated Europe As Trump Eyes Greenland
Russian officials have been quick to seize on President Trump's renewed efforts in seeking a way ahead to take control of Greenland, accusing the West of "militarizing" the Arctic while also mocking Europe's ability to defend the strategically important, mineral-rich island.
Trump had on Wednesday even suggested the large island is "vital" to his proposed Golden Dome air and missile defense system. The same day, European countries made clear they would bolster their forces on the territory which is a possession of Denmark.
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway have confirmed they would deploy military personnel to Greenland, as Copenhagen tries to convince the White House to join a permanent NATO mission on the island as an alternative to taking it over.
Germany's Defense Ministry has agreed that a European NATO mission is needed to bolster security "in light of Ru...
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