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Trump explains why he posted Macron, Rutte private text messages on social media

  • President Donald Trump shared private text messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte regarding Greenland and their invitations for discussions.
  • Trump seeks U.S. acquisition of Greenland due to security concerns regarding Russia and China, identifying it as vital for an anti-ballistic missile system.
  • Macron expressed confusion over Trump's approach to Greenland, while Rutte committed to finding a way forward on the matter amid Trump's threats.
  • Macron offered to discuss issues such as Iran and Greenland over dinner with Trump, demonstrating a desire for dialogue.
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US President Donald Trump has posted a screenshot of a private message he says he sent to Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General, on his Truth Social platform. In the message, Rutte praises Trump for the results achieved by his administration in Syria and says he will use his appearances in international media during the Davos forum to highlight the work and commitment of the US in Syria, Gaza and Ukraine.

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Donald Trump's publication of confidential news could have a lasting impact on diplomacy.

·Berlin, Germany
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The North American president revealed private messages from Macron and Rutte and criticised the United Kingdom for "the act of great stupidity".

US President Donald Trump shared a fragment of a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, in which the French President expressed his misunderstanding of Washington's actions regarding Greenland.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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