U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Europe's troops deployment to Greenland:

This provoked the President.

They sent military people to Greenland.

They didn’t send military people to Ukraine.

Why are they sending military people to Greenland?

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:

Canada has the second best trade deal in the world. Give me a break.

Carney complains he's gonna go to China. Prove it. What's he gonna do?

This is the silliest thing I’ve ever seen. They’re whining and complaining.

I think this is political marketing. If they continue this China path…

When USMCA gets renegotiated, they’re playing with fire.

EU's Kaja Kallas:

The transatlantic relationship is not the same as it was a year ago.

But, Europe is not willing to junk 80 years of good relations over disagreements.

Keir Starmer:

I have concerns about Putin being on a so-called Board of Peace.

He is waging war on a European country. They are raining bombs down on Ukraine.

People are putting tents in their living rooms to keep warm.

Who funds Tommy Robinson?

Robinson portrays Israel as a “bulwark of the West against Islam.”

He denies direct funding from the Israeli state, but admits funding is hard to trace.

By 2019, his lifestyle visibly changed.

Yaxley-Lennon was distinctly flush with cash… flashing a new set of capped teeth, a slick new media organization, and offering subsidized transport.

His largest backers are not Israeli state actors, and Elon Musk is described as even more significant, but US pro-Israel donors professionalized Robinson’s activism.

Named financial backers:

— Robert Shillman (“Dr. Bob”): According to Reuters, the Shillman Foundation has funded conservative and pro-Israel groups… In 2017… financed a fellowship for Robinson… £5,000 a month.

This led to his job at Rebel News, which filmed his Israel trip and boosted his profile.

— David Horowitz (late): One of America’s most vociferous right-wing activists.

His think tank promoted Robinson as “a courageous Englishman.”

— Middle East Forum (Daniel Pipes): Spent roughly $60,000 on three of Robinson’s rallies and his legal fees.

Pipes described Robinson as “trying to sustain his civilization.”

Source: MEE

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán on the Board of Peace:

There is trouble in the world, and someone should create peace, and for this purpose a new organization is created, to which some are invited and some are not.

And the entire EU doesn't know which foot to stand on right now. There were only two of us who knew, the Bulgarians and us, who said that this is a good goal, the old organizations really don't work.

Let's try something new.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán:

I think that in the next 100 years there will not be a parliament in Hungary that will vote in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims:

We must take note that the Ukrainians will be active players in the Hungarian electoral campaign, because they have a fundamental interest in a change of government in Hungary.

This is not—this doesn't make me happy, this is not a nice thing, even though it's understandable, but we'll deal with this too.

Zelensky:

United European forces could be based on the Ukrainian Army.

Today, Ukraine has the largest and most experienced army in Europe, possessing real combat experience gained during the full-scale war.

Zelensky:

My visit to Davos, with all due respect, took place against the backdrop of Greenland being the main topic of discussion. At the same time, a full-scale war is ongoing in Ukraine.

I am not comparing these issues, but anyone can assess the scale of the threats. In the end, we managed to shift the focus of attention back to Ukraine, and now people are talking about us. This is important for us.

Kremlin:

Ukrainian Armed Forces must leave the territory of Donbas; this is an important condition of the Russian side.

Syria’s UN ambassador Ibrahim Alabi says the country’s future must be centralized, unified, and inclusive, rejecting armed groups outside state control:

It will only be a unified and strong state… extending its legitimate authority over the entire Syrian geography.

The new Syria has no winner or loser — rather, it is a victory that unites Syrians. Arabs and Kurds, Armenians, Turkmens, Circassians — Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

We will build the new Syria with the hands of all its sons and daughters.

On the basis of full equality… in one homeland that safeguards dignity, security, and stability.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, de facto leader of La France Insoumise (LFI):

What is happening now marks the end of a world.

The consequences will be as significant for international relations as the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The United States is going further — and it will go even further.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, de facto leader of La France Insoumise (LFI):

You have to understand what Mr. Trump is doing. He's not acting crazy; he has a very precise strategy.

His ultimate goal goal is China, not us.

And in this Greenland story, what he's after is the route that passes over it, the one the Chinese would use.

And they want to position themselves on Greenland because in the Bering Strait, territorial waters touch.

It was Panama, it's the Aden Strait, it's the entrance to the Hormuz Strait, it's their line, piece by piece.

And before they succeed, they have to bring Europe and Latin America to their knees. In Europe, there's resistance. In Latin America, there's resistance.

But nobody can say how long it will hold.

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon, de facto leader of La France Insoumise (LFI):

China has already won the manufacturing battle.

Manufacturing power is real power.

We should not allow this war to happen. No one survives a nuclear war — not you, not me, not our children.

Saudi writer Dr. Ahmed bin Othman Al-Tuwaijri on UAE:

The false illusion that the shortest path to revenge is to throw oneself into the arms of Zionism and become Israel’s Trojan horse in the Arab world.

He also alleges interference in Tunisia, economic domination in Egypt, and efforts in Somalia to secure strategic waterways:

“To give Israel a foothold in the Horn of Africa and control Bab al-Mandab.”

The article further claims Emirati cooperation with Israel in Gaza, citing leaked documents:

“The Emirati leadership issued explicit directives to prepare military bases to serve Israeli operations in Gaza.”

He closes with a reaffirmation of fraternity and a warning of historical judgment:

“Saudi Arabia will remain a loyal sister to the UAE… while disgrace will befall those who strayed from the right path.”

Source: Al-Jazirah

Spain’s Sanchez:

After much reflection, Spain has decided not to participate in the so-called Board of Peace.

We thank them for the invitation, but we decline.

This board is outside the United Nations framework. It does not include the Palestinian Authority.

The future of Gaza and the West Bank must be decided by Palestinians.

Spain’s Sanchez:

Spain has tripled its defense spending since I became prime minister. We are investing €34 billion a year in defense.

At the same time, we will not renounce public healthcare, public education, social cohesion, or development aid.

Security is not only weapons.

Security is scholarships for our children. Security is public hospitals for our elderly.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on AI:

Young people searching for jobs will find it harder to get a good placement.

The middle class is going to be squeezed.

This is my biggest worry: where are the guardrails?

Bessent: I think we almost reached a SNL moment a few years ago when it was “you’re not going to own anything, you’re going to eat insects.” I mean, it was just—the inmates were running the asylum at that point.

Dasha Burns: You’re not into the bugs?

Bessent: Well, I can tell you—after a few days of Swiss German food, I may switch to bugs.

Trump:

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING???