Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
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Key Points:
- The UK and European neighbors are simultaneously grappling with two key issues involving the US: Ukraine's future peace and security, and Washington's interest in Greenland, amid skepticism about Europe's role in its own defense.
- European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, publicly criticized President Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that Greenland's future should be decided by its people, yet they acknowledge the need to take Trump's intentions seriously.
- Diplomatic efforts appear to have persuaded the US to commit to a significant role in securing long-term peace in Ukraine, with unprecedented involvement from Trump envoys and plans for a US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism using advanced intelligence and surveillance technology.
- The prospect of UK and other European troops on the ground in Ukraine signals a profound
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