Zelenskyy comments about Russian-held territory ‘a major concession’, says ex-UK ambassador – as it happened

Zelenskyy comments about Russian-held territory ‘a major concession’, says ex-UK ambassador – as it happened

Zelenskyy comments about Russian-held territory ‘a major concession’, says former UK ambassador to Russia Former UK Ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton has said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “playing a very sophisticated game” in calling for Ukrainian-controlled territories to come under the Nato umbrella. “He knows that [Donald] Trump is about to descend on…

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‘Excellent conversation’ at Trump Florida dinner, Trudeau says – National | Globalnews.ca

‘Excellent conversation’ at Trump Florida dinner, Trudeau says – National | Globalnews.ca

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he had an “excellent conversation” with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after the president-elect’s threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America’s leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa and Mexico City. It was unclear, as Trudeau headed back to Canada from Florida, whether the conversation…

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Donald Trump nominates son-in-law Jared Kushner’s dad Charles for key diplomatic role

Donald Trump nominates son-in-law Jared Kushner’s dad Charles for key diplomatic role

President-Elect Donald Trump nominated his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s father Charles Kushner for a key diplomatic role as he prepared to take office.  Trump, 78, announced on Saturday afternoon that Charles will serve as the US Ambassador of France.  ‘He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, [and] dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our…

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