Tag: allies
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Russia-Ukraine War Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe, reported from Munich and Berlin. Follow live updates on the Trump administration here. During his first term in office,…
Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain
The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in a very public row over the deportation of migrants last month, China’s ambassador to Bogotá was enthusiastically tweeting that diplomatic…
To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
Russia-Ukraine War A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church. By Andrew E. Kramer and Lara Jakes Andrew E. Kramer reported from Kyiv and Lara Jakes from Rome. Ukraine is sending its largest-ever delegation…
Biggest US trading allies brace for a ‘game of chicken’ with Trump’s tariffs
Canada and Mexico draw plans to mitigate effect of duties Trump has threatened, possibly sparking a trade war America’s biggest trading partners are bracing for Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on their exports after the US president repeated his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with new duties. Officials in Ottawa and Mexico City…
What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies
Middle East Crisis While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Manama, Bahrain, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates When Donald J. Trump was last president of the United States,…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say
Leader reportedly ‘violently intercepted’ after sneaking out of hideout to lead protest against authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro Allies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina Machado, say she has been “kidnapped” from the streets of Caracas by regime officials after sneaking out of her hideout to lead a major protest against the authoritarian president,…
With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
Russia-Ukraine War In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation. By John Ismay Reporting from Ramstein Air Base in Germany President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday implored representatives from roughly 50 nations to…
How Hybrid Tactics Targeted NATO Allies in 2024: Drones, Exploding Parcels, Sabotage
Germany’s Political Turmoil Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond? By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes writes about global conflicts and diplomacy. When mysterious drones began appearing over oil rigs and wind farms off…