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Trump Claims NATO Victory, Greenland Tensions Rise
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Former President Trump asserts his role in strengthening NATO, linking it to Greenland and the Russia-Ukraine war. He warns of potential Russian or Chinese control over Greenland, advocating for full ownership over basing rights. Denmark and European allies express alarm over his aggressive language, while Greenlands leaders emphasize self-determination. Trump boasts of pushing NATO members to increase defense spending, aiming for five percent of GDP. A European commissioner warns of NATOs dissolution if the U.S. takes military control of Greenland. Meanwhile, Britain discusses enhancing NATOs Arctic presence against Russia and China, and Beijing accuses Washington of self-interest. Trump criticizes Bidens Ukraine policy, vowing to end the war and deliver value for taxpayers. Amid rising Arctic tensions, these conflicts expose deepening fractures in global alliances.
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