The US secured a Greenland security deal while reporting heavy Russian losses and UN experts warned of a dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
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The United States has struck an agreement with Greenland and Denmark for what a report quotes Donald Trump as calling 'permanent control over security' in the Danish territory. The deal will involve sending US forces to a Danish dog-sled outpost and reopening a Cold War-era base, signaling a significant expansion of American military presence in the Arctic.
The move comes alongside a reported pressure campaign on Russia. Trump claimed Russia has 'lost control of diesel fuel production due to war against Ukraine.' In response, the Kremlin stated that new US sanctions would harm potential peace talks and further strain bilateral relations, though it refrained from directly criticizing Trump.
The human cost of the invasion remains severe. UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts presented a grim picture of the war's toll, spotlighting civilians now facing a third wartime winter. The experts also detailed the intimidation and repression of Russian citizens who have fled the country since the invasion began.
On the military front, Ukrainian sources reported significant Russian losses over the past 24 hours. Per Ukrinform, Russia lost 1,660 soldiers and three air defense systems in its war against Ukraine. Separately, Trump also announced 'big things' in a war with Iran, though no details were provided.
Sources: 1. CNBC: U.S.