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🇪🇺 European Union • The EU wants to reduce its energy dependence on the United States after Donald Trump's threats over Greenland
The European Union intends to accelerate the diversification of its energy supplies in order to reduce its dependence on American gas, a position taken by European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen after US President Donald Trump's comments about the possible use of force to take control of Greenland. In Brussels, these statements are seen as a major warning sign in an international context already marked by ongoing tensions and significant strategic instability.
According to Dan Jørgensen, recent weeks have highlighted the fact that energy relations can no longer be considered immune to geopolitical shocks. Russia's war in Ukraine, the gradual break with Russian gas and the deterioration of the political climate with Washington are now forcing the EU to review its security assumptions. The Commissioner points out that the massive influx of American liquefied natural gas has stabilised European markets, but has also created a new form of dependency.
Today, more than a quarter of the gas consumed in the EU comes from the United States, compared with around 5% five years ago. This rapid change is due to the gradual halt in Russian imports, which is set to increase further with the entry into force of a total ban. In this context, American gas is still considered essential in the short term to avoid shortages and maintain industrial balance. However, Brussels fears that one strategic vulnerability may be replaced by another.
The European Commission says it is now actively seeking alternative suppliers. Discussions are underway or planned with Canada, Qatar and several North African countries, including Algeria. The aim is to diversify supply sources in order to limit exposure to a single partner, while maintaining a more balanced negotiating position. At the same time, the EU is working to secure non-Russian sources of nuclear fuel for Member States that depend on it. Politico
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🇺🇸 United States • The US dollar fell to its lowest level in four years after Donald Trump made further statements downplaying the currency's decline. The currency lost 1.3% in one session against a basket of currencies and is down 10% over the year. Investors are turning to gold, the Swiss franc and the euro amid political, trade and monetary uncertainty in the United States.
🇺🇸 United States – 🇮🇷 Iran • Donald Trump has urged Iran to quickly accept a nuclear deal, saying that "time is running out" before a possible US attack. Washington has strengthened its military presence in the Gulf with the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. Tehran says it is open to dialogue based on mutual respect, while rejecting threats. Bilateral tensions are running high.
🇺🇦 Ukraine - 🇷🇺 Russia • A study by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies estimates that the total number of Ukrainian and Russian casualties could approach two million by spring 2026, including deaths, injuries and missing persons. Russia would account for the majority of the losses, with approximately 1.2 million casualties, compared to 600,000 for Ukraine. In Ukraine, civilian casualties remain high, with 2025 being the deadliest year since the invasion.
🇺🇦 Ukraine • Another night of Russian strikes left three people dead in Ukraine, including two in the suburbs of Kyiv, according to authorities. Several people were also wounded in the regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Kryvyi Rig and Zaporizhia. On Monday, a Russian drone struck a passenger train near Kharkiv, killing five of the more than 200 passengers. The bombings also hit energy infrastructure.
🇬🇱 Greenland • Recent tensions with the United States over Greenland constitute "a strategic wake-up call for the whole of Europe", according to Emmanuel Macron, who received the Danish and Greenlandic leaders in Paris. The French President called for the affirmation of European sovereignty, increased NATO involvement in the Arctic and the fight against interference. Denmark and Greenland reiterated that sovereignty remains a red line.
🇻🇪 Venezuela • The United States has begun to unfreeze Venezuelan funds frozen by international sanctions in place since 2019, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez. These resources are to be used in particular for the purchase of hospital equipment. No amount has been specified. Agreements were reached with Washington after the capture of Nicolas Maduro in early January.
🇱🇾 Libya • Marshal Khalifa Haftar's camp has ordered the deployment of LNA units to the border with Sudan from the al-Kufra base, officially for an unspecified mission. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are stepping up pressure to end logistical support for the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. Cairo recently struck a convoy from Libya and is threatening to review its alliance with Haftar.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom • Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Beijing for an official visit, the first by a British head of government to China since 2018. He is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping, followed by talks with Premier Li Qiang. London wants to revive bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment and national security, while managing political differences.
🇮🇷 Iran • The Iranian authorities have partially eased the internet blockade imposed since 8 January, with connectivity returning unevenly across different regions. Data shows traffic has risen to around 60% of previous levels, with significant variations. Some services such as Google and Telegram are accessible but unstable, while many platforms remain blocked.
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