Donald Trump has warned he will impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to end the war in Ukraine. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, he said that by pushing to settle the war he was doing Russia and its president a “very big favour”. Trump had previously […]
By Martin Banks The European Union has been told it “must stand on its own two feet, to fight both climate collapse and the rise of autocrats.” The blunt message came from the European Greens as Donald Trump started his 2nd term as US president on Monday. It also follows President Trump’s intention, announced soon after his swearing in, […]
By Martin Banks Donald Trump’s return to the US White House is widely seen as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers, says a new study.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (5 January), as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with Trump before his inauguration on 20 January.
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging “exorbitant prices” to American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” he told a crowd of supporters in Arizona on Sunday. “This complete […]
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is certain the war with Russia will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes US president. Zelensky said he had a “constructive exchange” with Trump during their phone conversation after his victory in the US presidential election. He did not say whether Trump had made […]
By Martin Banks Irishman Pat Cox, a former President of the European Parliament, has two words for it: “Buckle up.” That is his short, sharp and sweet reaction to Donald Trump’s amazing victory in the U.S election, one which has confounded many, including pollsters who got the result badly wrong. The staggering result was confirmed […]
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, six days after Trump’s election win.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has congratulated Donald Trump for his election and says that he looks forward to continue working with the US on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two countries. “Congratulations US President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your election victory. I look forward to continue working on expanding and reinforcing the strategic partnership between Cyprus and […]
By Martin Banks EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has “warmly congratulated” Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
