We've got this meeting scheduled for 11:20 a. m. New York time.The Polish defense minister saying that the U.S. may boost its military presence in Poland. What's on the agenda for this visit, Heidi, is indeed the main focus for the trip is going to be U.S. troop presence in the U.S.. So what we've seen, it's an important visit.Obviously, Colonel Brodsky has just taken the presidency. She won. It was a shock victory for him in June, an action, if you want an endorsement from from Trump, as a matter of fact, ...

Vladimir Putin is unlikely to be bothered by the smiles, shoulder-slapping and assurances of support for Ukraine at the White House. As far as Moscow is concerned, the meeting produced little more than general talk of security guarantees https://t.co/pS534vGY8T ...

Tomorrow's important meeting at the White House between presidents Donald Trump and Wadimir Zalinski just got a whole lot bigger and even more important. In quick succession this morning, the president of the European Commission Ursula Vanderlayan, the chancellor of Germany Friedrich Murs, NATO secretary general Mark Ruda, president of Finland, Alexander Stub, and the prime minister of the United Kingdom Kier Starmer all announced that they will take part in that meeting. The president of France, Emanuel Mc ...

Geopolitical Event & Protest Overview - A significant protest occurred at the summit, highlighted by the unfurling of a large Ukraine flag measuring 132 ft by 65 ft [1] - Protesters aimed to ensure Ukraine has a prominent position, viewing Russia's Putin as the aggressor [1] - Protesters consider Putin a war criminal, with signs reflecting this sentiment [2] Protest Motivations & Concerns - The primary focus of the protest was support for Ukraine, particularly against Russian aggression [1][2] - Secondary concerns included issues like fascism and immigration crackdown [2] - The protesters opposed a summit between Russia and the US [2]

Trade Negotiations & Tariffs - The EU aims to secure a trade deal with the US before August 1st, emphasizing that free trade benefits both parties [1][4] - The EU is prepared to retaliate if a deal isn't reached, highlighting its position as a major trade bloc [4][5] - The Netherlands advocates for free trade and fiscal consolidation instead of tariffs, viewing tariffs as a tax on American consumers that increases inflation [8] - Concerns exist in Europe regarding increased capacity from trade barriers between the US and China, threatening European competitiveness [9] - Trade wars are not in anyone's interest, exemplified by concerns over Chinese product dumping in Europe and potential surplus issues for the US [10] - The Netherlands is against tariffs on semiconductors and emphasizes the importance of free trade for the semiconductor industry [6][7][8] EU Budget & Fiscal Policy - The proposed EU budget of €2 trillion is considered too high and "dead on arrival" by the Netherlands, which advocates for a smaller budget and reprioritization [11][12] - The Netherlands believes the focus should be on spending less rather than increasing taxes, especially corporate taxes [12][13][14] - The Netherlands prioritizes security and innovation within the EU budget [15] Support for Ukraine - The EU needs to continue supporting Ukraine through military, budgetary, and sanction measures against Russia [16] - Europe should pay for weapons to Ukraine [18] Multilateralism & Free Trade - Participants at the G20 meetings are vocal about the importance of free trade and reducing tariffs [20]

Donald Trump has signalled renewed enthusiasm for supporting Ukraine. Although his word is unreliable, the country and its supporters must seize on the opportunity https://t.co/2qdY1XpdBRPhoto: Reuters https://t.co/Lp9sKeF4s6 ...