Overview

• Donald Trump has pledged to end the Ukraine war quickly, with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine expected soon after his inauguration.
• Concerns grow over Trump's potential to reduce U.S. military support for Ukraine as part of his strategy to pressure both sides into a settlement.
• Trump's suggestion of integrating Canada and Greenland into the U.S., potentially using military force, has alarmed allies and challenged the existing world order.
• European leaders fear Trump's actions signal a disregard for NATO allies, highlighting perceived weaknesses in the EU's geopolitical influence.
• On the battlefield, Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv braces for potential shifts in U.S. policy under the new administration.