March 28, 2025. International news round-up / last 24 hours
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The European reaction to the Russian-American negotiations and the uncertainty over the deployment of European troops on Ukrainian territory are at the center of international political debates. At the same time, the US adoption of tariffs on car imports is fueling fears of a deterioration in relations between the US and its international allies, as well as fears of possible negative economic effects of the decision. Repressive actions by the Turkish government as well as judicial actions in the Republic of Moldova complete the picture of persistent regional volatility.
The war in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer have been appointed to represent Europe in the peace talks; the US has expressed reservations about the initiative.
US policy
- Putin insists that Trump's plans for annexing Greenland are "serious" and warned that Russia will defend its interests in the Arctic.
- Denmark condemned Trump's "veiled threats" over Greenland.
- The US has deployed its Typhoon missile system in Philippines, a move that has drawn criticism from Russia and China.
- The US imposed additional tariffs of 25% on the auto industry, sparking harsh reactions from several members of the EU, Canada, Japan and South Korea.
- Many federal courts have stayed deportation orders issued by Trump.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of the most visible voices on the right of the Republican Party, insulted a British journalist at a press conference.
- Gagauz Gagauz's banned banker, Evghenia Guțul, has sent a letter to Putin from prison, asking him to intervene for her release. Evghenia Gutul was arrested for links to the network of oligarch Ilan Shor.
- The US warns that the FSB and SVR are carrying out operations to destabilize Moldova.
- Turkey expelled a BBC correspondent and detained the lawyer of the arrested mayor of Istanbul.
- Anti-Erdogan protests continue in Istanbul against the decision to arrest Ekrem Imamoglu, the main opposition leader.
- Four US soldiers went missing during an exercise in Lithuania; their vehicle was found submerged.
- A tourist submarine carrying 45 Russian tourists sank in Hurghada, Egypt, killing six people.
- The health of King Charles has deteriorated following treatment for cancer; the British monarch has been hospitalized and canceled his public engagements.
- Vladimir Putin
- Volodimir Zelensky
- Donald Trump
- Emmanuel Macron
- Keir Starmer
Republic of Moldova
Protests in Turkey
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