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Summary: Trump repeats demand for Greenland, but rules out using force NHK

- President Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland and is pursuing negotiations for ownership.
- He claims Greenland's defense requires US ownership and argues the acquisition would strengthen NATO.
- Trump is also actively mediating between Ukrainian and Russian leaders to end the war in Ukraine.

A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear about Trump? It’s crazy!

B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: He wants to buy Greenland! Seriously!

B: Greenland?! Wow! Like, the icy island? Why?!

A: Apparently, he thinks the US is the only one who can really protect it. He said it at a big meeting in Switzerland.

B: That’s… a lot. He also mentioned NATO. It sounded complicated.

A: Yeah, he's saying they didn't pay their NATO bills before. Now he wants Greenland as payment!

B: That’s… quite the negotiation tactic! He says he won’t *force* them to sell, though.

A: Right! And he’s also trying to make a deal between Ukraine and Russia.

B: Oh my gosh! He’s meeting with the Ukrainian president tomorrow?

A: Yep! He wants to stop the war. He says too many people are dying.

B: Wow. He's busy! Greenland, NATO, Ukraine, Russia... a lot to handle!



A: Totally! It's wild news, huh?



B: It definitely is!
Summary
Trump seeks to acquire Greenland, citing defense & NATO concerns. He's also mediating peace talks between Ukraine & Russia to end the war, aiming to reduce casualties. #Trump #Greenland #Ukraine #Russia
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260122_N01/#summary

Date: Jan. 22, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-22

Created: 2026/01/22 10:40

Updated: 2026/01/23 09:05

Last Read: 2026/01/23 09:05

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