![IOC Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Paves Way for Los Angeles 2028 Bid][src]The International Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday that it has lifted Russia’s suspension stemming from its invasion of Ukraine, clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.](https://i2.wp.com/static01.nyt.com/images/2026/07/07/multimedia/07int-Russia-Olympics-ljqb/07int-Russia-Olympics-ljqb-facebookJumbo.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "IOC Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Paves Way for Los Angeles 2028 Bid][src]The International Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday that it has lifted Russia’s suspension stemming from its invasion of Ukraine, clearing the path for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.")
Donald Trump has reignited his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, warning that he might withdraw all American military forces from Europe following repeated rejections. Upon arriving at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump suggested his commitment to Europe’s defense had been influenced by European leaders’ decisions on immigration and energy policies.
European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are keen to avoid another public confrontation with Trump following a challenging year for NATO, marked by increased tensions over defense spending. Trump is anticipated to criticize nations, including the UK, for insufficient progress toward the defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
During his remarks, Trump implied that Starmer’s decision to refrain from participating in the Iran conflict had undermined his position, despite public approval of this stance. He stated, “I was very disappointed with NATO. We weren’t treated well because we did something in Iran. We don’t need anybody’s help, but before I asked they said they wouldn’t be there.”
Reiterating his longstanding position, Trump argued that Greenland—a territory of Denmark, a NATO member—should fall under US jurisdiction due to its strategic importance amid Chinese and Russian naval activity in the Arctic. He criticized Denmark for not investing sufficiently in the island, asserting, “It should be controlled by the US, not by Denmark.”
Trump further suggested that Europe’s stability is threatened by lax policies on immigration and energy, cautioning, “If they’re not careful with those two things, you’re not going to have a Europe any more.” In response, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized that Greenland’s future rests with its inhabitants and Denmark, stating, “The future of Greenland is up to the people of Greenland and of Denmark, and not up to the US president.”
The president also renewed his criticism that NATO allies fall short on defense financing and remain dependent on US protection. “Why are we spending hundreds of billions of dollars and they’re not there for us?” he questioned, noting that NATO’s collective defense clause has only been activated since the September 11 attacks.
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