- Disagreements between the US and Europe regarding Greenland and Gaza have stalled a planned $800 billion Ukraine support package.
- A joint announcement of the support package, initially slated for the World Economic Forum in Davos, has been delayed.
- Concerns over President Trump's proposals have led to reluctance in staging a formal agreement with him.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything interesting today?
B: Not really! What’s up?
A: Apparently, the US and Europe are having a bit of a disagreement.
B: Oh no! About what?
A: It's about Greenland and... Gaza? Sounds complicated.
B: Seriously? What does that have to do with anything?
A: Well, it’s apparently causing problems with their plan to help Ukraine *after* the war.
B: Wow! I thought they were all on the same page.
A: Yeah, they were supposed to announce a huge, like, 800 billion dollar package for Ukraine this week in Switzerland.
B: That's a lot of money! Did it fall through?
A: It’s delayed now. It seems nobody wants to make a big deal with Trump right now.
B: Trump? He's still involved in this?
A: Seems like it. He wants to control Greenland, and... create a "Board of Peace" for Gaza.
B: That’s... a lot. Makes sense why people are hesitant.
A: Zelenskyy was even thinking of skipping the forum!
B: Really? But he still wants the security guarantee and air defense systems, right?
A: Exactly! He’s willing to go if they can agree on those things.
B: So, a bit of a mess then?
A: Definitely a bit of a messy situation. Fingers crossed they sort it out!
- A joint announcement of the support package, initially slated for the World Economic Forum in Davos, has been delayed.
- Concerns over President Trump's proposals have led to reluctance in staging a formal agreement with him.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything interesting today?
B: Not really! What’s up?
A: Apparently, the US and Europe are having a bit of a disagreement.
B: Oh no! About what?
A: It's about Greenland and... Gaza? Sounds complicated.
B: Seriously? What does that have to do with anything?
A: Well, it’s apparently causing problems with their plan to help Ukraine *after* the war.
B: Wow! I thought they were all on the same page.
A: Yeah, they were supposed to announce a huge, like, 800 billion dollar package for Ukraine this week in Switzerland.
B: That's a lot of money! Did it fall through?
A: It’s delayed now. It seems nobody wants to make a big deal with Trump right now.
B: Trump? He's still involved in this?
A: Seems like it. He wants to control Greenland, and... create a "Board of Peace" for Gaza.
B: That’s... a lot. Makes sense why people are hesitant.
A: Zelenskyy was even thinking of skipping the forum!
B: Really? But he still wants the security guarantee and air defense systems, right?
A: Exactly! He’s willing to go if they can agree on those things.
B: So, a bit of a mess then?
A: Definitely a bit of a messy situation. Fingers crossed they sort it out!
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Summary
US-Europe disagreements over Greenland & Gaza are delaying a planned $800B Ukraine support package. Trump's proposals & Zelenskyy's attendance are also factors. #Ukraine #US #Europe
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260121_22/#summary
Date: Jan. 21, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-21
Created: 2026/01/21 22:40
Updated: 2026/01/22 08:03
Last Read: 2026/01/22 08:03