No phones, a drone threat and strict rules: What it's like to join the prime minister in Ukraine
Friday, 17 January 2025 No phones or devices, strict reporting rules, bombed-out buildings, and a drone threat - Beth Rigby shares what it's like to join the prime minister Sir Keir Starmer in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly rejected the idea of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, responding to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestions. Trudeau emphasized that Canadians are proud of their national identity and sovereignty, stating that the proposal is "not going to...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Trump to discuss the upcoming NATO summit, highlighting European and Canadian defense spending as a key topic. Rutte praised Trump for pushing NATO allies to invest more in their own security, promising that NATO will grow stronger and fairer with trillions in defense funding. When asked about the Russia-Ukraine war, Rutte remained cautious, noting that the ball is in Russia's corner and Trump's peace deal is still in the works. NATO unity and defense priorities remain at the forefront.
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Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and NATO Secretary-General, discusses his past work with President Putin, noting that the future of Ukraine is now in Russia's hands. Rutte reveals NATO's plans to match U.S. defense spending with trillions, stressing the importance of strengthening NATO's position. As tensions rise in the region, Rutte’s statements underscore the urgent need for strategic action and cooperation, particularly as Ukraine continues to make diplomatic progress, leaving Russia with critical decisions on the table.
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