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President Donald Trump declared that the United States will "always be there" for NATO, emphasising the importance of the alliance in countering global threats. In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated that Russia and China only feared NATO as long as the U.S. remained a member.
"We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us," Trump said, highlighting his administration’s steadfast commitment to the transatlantic alliance.
The comment comes amidst growing tensions between the U.S. and certain NATO members, particularly Denmark, after recent remarks and threats regarding Greenland. Trump and his administration have made headlines with comments about the U.S. potentially taking control of Greenland, a move that has sharply raised diplomatic concerns with Denmark, a NATO member.
Trump’s post also included strong language regarding the global influence of the U.S. in the context of NATO.
"The only nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the U.S.," Trump wrote, reinforcing his administration's focus on maintaining American leadership in international relations.
The president also cast doubt on NATO’s ability to come to the U.S.'s aid in times of crisis, suggesting, "I doubt NATO would be there for us if we really needed them." This statement adds to ongoing debates surrounding the role of the alliance and the extent of the U.S.’s reliance on NATO for its global security strategy.
While Trump’s remarks underscore the importance he places on American dominance in global diplomacy, they also reflect the ongoing tensions within NATO as the alliance navigates shifting geopolitical dynamics. With Trump suggesting that NATO’s support for the U.S. might not be guaranteed, his statement signals a continued push for greater burden-sharing within the alliance.
As NATO grapples with its future role in a changing world order, the U.S.'s relationship with the alliance remains central to global security and international diplomacy. The U.S. commitment to NATO, despite internal disagreements, remains a key pillar in the country's foreign policy.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
Iran’s chief justice has warned protesters there will be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as rights groups reported a rising death toll during what observers describe as the country’s biggest wave of unrest in three years.
Iran is now facing a near‑total internet blackout as anti-government protests sweep the country. Major cities including Tehran have seen connectivity drop sharply, leaving millions of residents isolated from online communication.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Thursday that the text of a bilateral security guarantee between Kyiv and Washington is "essentially ready" to be finalised with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Commander-in-Chief of Army, Major General Amir Hatami has warned against hostile rhetoric from U.S. and Israeli officials. “Iran considers the intensification of the enemies' rhetoric against the Iranian nation as a threat and will not leave its continuation unanswered,” Hatami said.
Türkiye says it's prepared a self-sustaining international stabilisation force for Gaza and has already begun training, Defence Minister Yaşar Güler said, reiterating Ankara’s readiness to deploy troops to support humanitarian efforts and help end the fighting.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed reports that Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s toppled leader, was previously offered asylum in Türkiye.
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