Ukrainian city in total blackout after 'massive' Russian assault
The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv is in total blackout following what the authorities describe as a "massive" assault by Russian missiles and drones, wi...
President-elect Donald Trump has sparked international controversy by refusing to rule out military or economic measures to secure control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, which he claims are crucial to U.S. national security.
In a recent press conference, President-elect Donald Trump made bold claims about the strategic importance of the Panama Canal and Greenland to U.S. economic and national security. Trump did not rule out the use of military or economic force to secure control over these territories, which he described as vital for the nation’s interests.
Trump emphasized the significance of Greenland for national security, stating, “We need Greenland for national security purposes. I’ve been told that for a long time, long before I even ran. People have been talking about it for a long time.” He also questioned Denmark’s legal claim over Greenland, stating, “People really don’t even know if Denmark has any legal right to it. But if they do, they should give it up because we need it for national security.”
Regarding the Panama Canal, Trump criticized the current situation, stating, “The Panama Canal is vital to our country. It's being operated by China. China. And we gave the Panama Canal to Panama. We didn’t give it to China. And they’ve abused it. It should have never been made by the way. Giving the Panama Canal is why Jimmy Carter lost the election, in my opinion, more so maybe than the hostages.”
Trump also reiterated his desire to make Canada a U.S. state, criticizing the U.S.'s economic relations with Canada and the military support given to the country. He proposed that Canada should join the U.S. for economic and national security reasons, saying, “We basically protect Canada. We don’t need anything they have. We don’t need their dairy products, we have more than they have. We don’t need anything, so why are we losing $200 billion a year and more to protect Canada?”
On defense, Trump called for NATO members to increase their defense spending target to 5% of GDP, criticizing allies for not meeting current commitments. He argued that countries should contribute more to military defense to maintain their security.
These statements come as Trump prepares to take office on January 20th, 2025, and highlight his bold foreign policy ideas as he gets ready to govern the United States.
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The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv is in total blackout following what the authorities describe as a "massive" assault by Russian missiles and drones, with hundreds of thousands of people affected.
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