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Trump's Ukraine Peace Deal: A Betrayal of Western Allies

Donald Trump's initiation of peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine has blindsided UK and European allies, raising concerns about a potential dictated peace that would cede Ukrainian territory, fracture the transatlantic alliance, and embolden Russia.

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Europe Convenes Emergency Meeting Amidst US-Russia Ukraine Talks Exclusion

Following their exclusion from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, European leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss increased defense spending, future peacekeeping forces, and bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities, amid growing transatlantic tensions.

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Treasury Leak Inquiry, Kinship Carers' Plea, and Ukraine Conflict's Potential Resolution

Following a leaked Treasury growth forecast, an inquiry is underway, while kinship carers in England seek increased financial support, and a Trump-Putin call suggests potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, raising concerns about UK defence spending in light of shifting US policy.

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Carney Promises Faster NATO Defense Spending Target

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney pledged to achieve Canada's NATO defense spending target of 2% of GDP by 2030, two years ahead of schedule, promising a middle-class tax cut and the cancellation of a capital gains tax hike, while emphasizing efficient spending and domestic investment.

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Dutch Military Seeks Land Expansion, Sparking Local Backlash

The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to expand its Weerterheide military training grounds by 300 hectares, potentially displacing residents and an asylum seekers center near Budel, prompting strong local opposition and raising questions about balancing national security with community concerns.

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Lammy Rejects Trump's Greenland Threat, Highlights UK-US Policy Differences

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy rejected Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland, stating it would not happen, while expressing the UK's intention to increase defense spending beyond 2% of GDP. He also detailed efforts to share intelligence with China regarding dual-use technology and rejected the...

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Europe Convenes Emergency Meeting Amidst US-Russia Ukraine Talks Exclusion

Excluding European leaders from US-Russia talks on Ukraine prompted an emergency meeting in Paris on Monday, focusing on increased European defense spending and a potential peacekeeping force, highlighting growing transatlantic divisions.

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UK Seeks to Bridge US-Europe Divide on Ukraine

The UK seeks to bridge US-Europe divisions over Ukraine's NATO bid and peace negotiations, amid potential increases in UK defense spending and differing threat perceptions between the US and Europe.

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Europe Plans Major Defence Spending Increase Amidst Concerns Over Waning US Support

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed NATO's future, highlighting plans for increased European defence spending (potentially exceeding 3% of GDP) to offset concerns over waning US support and address various threats, including those from China, Iran and North Korea; this comes as the UK chairs t...

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Netherlands Faces Fireworks Ban Debate, Mass Donor Lawsuit, and Rising Homelessness

The Dutch Parliament debates New Year's Eve violence, potentially leading to a fireworks ban; a lawsuit targets a "mass donor" fathering hundreds of children; and homelessness rises to 33,000.

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Canada Offers Military Support for U.S. Border Security Amidst Resource Challenges

Canada's top soldier announced the military's readiness to deploy helicopters or surveillance equipment to aid U.S. border security following President Trump's tariff threats, despite facing personnel shortages and ammunition constraints.

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Lammy Agrees with Trump on Increased NATO Spending

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy agrees with President-elect Trump that NATO members must increase military spending, citing Russia's actions and the end of the post-Cold War peace; however, this is complicated by the actions of Trump allies like Elon Musk.

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