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Secret World Deal? Explosive Claim Says Putin and Trump Planned to Trade Ukraine for Venezuela

This investigative report examines claims that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump considered a covert geopolitical swap of Ukraine for Venezuela, grounded in primary source testimony from former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill and official records.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

What are Trump’s real options for gaining control of Greenland?

The White House has said using the US military is always an option, but few analysts believe it a likely one

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Trump’s new world order: inside the 9 January Guardian Weekly

The repercussions of Washington’s intervention in Venezuela. Plus: the films to look out for in 2026

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7

Even after Venezuela, the West must speak softly to Donald Trump

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Washington’s new imperialism has trashed the transatlantic alliance – but Keir Starmer and other leaders can yet persuade the US that they have much to contribute to its national security

The Independent UK · Jan 5

From Trump walking away to ‘managed instability,’ Princeton expert on Latin-U.S. relations sees 5 scenarios for Venezuela

There could very well be a protracted struggle in which no actor fully prevails.

Fortune · Jan 5

US attacking NATO ally to annex Greenland would be end of 'everything,' says Danish PM

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory, which has untapped rare earth deposits.

Euronews · Jan 5

Netanyahu and Trump vow to block Iran's nuclear and missile programmes

Netanyahu's words come days after Trump said he wants to "eradicate" Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme after the two leaders met in Washington last week.

Euronews · Jan 5

Contradictions cloud Trump team's vision for Venezuela

Washington lawmakers are waiting on the Trump administration to spell out a long-term plan for Venezuela following the U.S. military action.

Roll Call · Jan 5

EU bets on Venezuela's democratic transition as Trump goes after oil reserves

Public statements from Washington, Brussels and European capitals since the US's raid on Caracas have revealed a chasm between the two sides of the Atlantic.

Euronews · Jan 5

US territorial ambitions in Denmark: from the Danish West Indies to Greenland

President Donald Trump’s renewed insistence that the United States should "get Greenland" has reopened a diplomatic wound between Washington and Copenhagen, reviving memories of the only time the US successfully purchased Danish territory: the 1917 acquisition of the Danish West Indies.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 5