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Pistorius criticizes Trump's disrespectful Afghanistan remarks
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In the ARD show 'Caren Miosga', German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned US President Donald Trump's claims about NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'indecent and disrespectful'. He calls for an apology but does not expect one. He also stressed that Europe can no longer fully rely on the US.
Some 1,500 American paratroopers quietly left a strategic base near the Ukrainian border last October, raising alarms in Romania about NATO's cohesion. As defence ministers prepare to meet in Brussels on February 12, the alliance faces a trust crisis amid tensions over Greenland and shifting US priorities. This fracture signals erosion in the Article 5 collective defence guarantee.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius considers US President Donald Trump still unpredictable despite a recent Greenland deal. He advises Europe not to succumb to fear but to focus on building its own strength. The US is as dependent on Europe as Europe is on the US.
Bitcoin's price has climbed back toward $90,000 following a productive meeting between President Trump and the NATO chief. During the discussions, Trump withdrew a previous tariff threat. Trump expressed optimism about the outcome on Truth Social.
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President Donald Trump has linked a perceived snub over the Nobel Peace Prize to his intensified efforts to acquire Greenland, telling Norway's prime minister that he no longer feels bound solely by peaceful intentions. In a text message, Trump threatened tariffs on several European nations to pressure Denmark into a deal, heightening transatlantic tensions. European leaders and U.S. lawmakers have responded with calls for de-escalation and warnings of risks to NATO.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could impose tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, to pressure for the annexation of Greenland on national security grounds. The threat follows a White House meeting between US and Danish officials, where Trump's territorial ambitions were rejected. Denmark and Greenland have deemed the statements totally unacceptable.
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Amid Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland, several European countries, including France, Germany, and Sweden, have launched a military reconnaissance mission on the Arctic island. Denmark firmly rejects any US acquisition, while the White House downplays the deployment's impact. Russia voices concern over this Arctic militarization.
Nato chief warns europe cannot defend itself without us
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Ijumaa, 23. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 09:14:29Denmark's military chief confident in Greenland's security despite Trump's threats
Alhamisi, 22. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 23:29:04Trump secures Greenland framework deal at Davos
Alhamisi, 22. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 12:00:16Mark Rutte emerges as key figure in Greenland crisis
Jumatatu, 19. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 00:40:35Denmark reinforces Greenland with troops and seeks NATO support
Jumapili, 18. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 16:36:42NATO chief has talked with Trump about Greenland
Jumapili, 18. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 15:49:49Trump threatens tariffs after European military on Greenland
Jumamosi, 17. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 13:17:13Trump announces tariffs against european states in greenland dispute
Jumamosi, 17. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 12:44:48Trump threatens eight European countries with tariffs over Greenland