Highlights: After meeting US Prez, Zelensky draws Putin-Maduro parallel, flags Europe inaction on Ukraine

Trump in Davos live updates: There was no Indian presence as US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, a body conceived for working for peace in Gaza but whose open-ended role in tackling global conflicts has given rise to concerns about the undermining of the United Nations. Thus far, no permanent member of the UN Security Council (other than the US) has joined the board, nor has any member of G7 (other than the US). Read full story

Trump in Davos live updates: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Ukraine had clinched agreements on a new air defence package during meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos. "We are returning home with agreements on a new package of critically needed air defense for the protection of our people," Zelensky wrote in English on the X social media platform.

Trump in Davos live updates: As Trump had a bumpy start to his Davos trip after his Air Force One broke down. Tensions remained high amid his firm stand on Greenland that strained ties with his European allies, but Swiss President Guy Parmelin had his way of welcoming Trump. "Davos without you is not truly Davos," Parmelin told Trump, as per AFP. "I agree," replied Trump.

Trump in Davos live updates: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back at Trump on Thursday over his inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.” "Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership," Carney said in a national address. "Canada doesn't live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian."

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Trump in Davos live updates: Following Trump's rollback of tariff threat on 8 European countries over their Greenland stance, European Union lawmakers are expected to vote on ratifying the bloc’s trade deal with the US, Bloomberg reported. The development comes after Trump's Davos speech eased off the global tensions over apprehensions of US action on Greenland as Trump repeatedly made claims on its ownership.

Trump in Davos live updates: As Zelensky flagged Europe's inaction to end Ukraine war, he warned Europe of weakening its credibility, accusing it of repeatedly recognising global threats but failing to act.

He linked Europe's response to the war with the issue of accountability. Zelenskyy said, “President Trump led an operation in Venezuela, and Maduro was arrested. There were different opinions about it, but the fact remains that Maduro is on trial in New York. Sorry, Putin is not on trial. This is the fourth year of the biggest war in Europe since World War II, and the man who started it is not only free, he is still fighting for his frozen money in Europe.”

Trump in Davos live updates: Denmark's prime minister said the country can't negotiate on its sovereignty and Greenland's leader said it's a “red line” after US President Donald Trump said he agreed on a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO. Much about the potential deal remained unclear, though Trump said in a Fox Business interview that “we're going to have total access to Greenland.” He added that “we're going to have all the military access we want."
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Trump in Davos live updates: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined a group of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, to sign the charter for US President Donald Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza.

However, this triggered a political backlash in Islamabad, with opposition parties labeling Sharif's move as non-transparent and “morally indefensible”. Read more here

Trump in Davos live updates: United States President Donald Trump has left Switzerland on Thursday, an AFP photographer said.

Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, and a held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier today.

The US President left Zurich aboard Air Force One, a day after his arrival in Switzerland.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he and US leader Donald Trump had found agreement on post-war American security guarantees, a key issue in putting together a plan to end the Russian invasion.

After meeting Trump in Davos, Zelensky said the security guarantees were "done", speaking in English to journalists.

"The document has to be signed by the sides, by the presidents, and then will go to national parliaments."
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Trump in Davos live updates: Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Thursday he was not in the know regarding details of a proposed framework for the territory’s future, which is being discussed by the US and European leaders, New York Times reported.

Nielsen said that nothing could be agreed upon without Greenland's consent, adding that the territory wants to remain a part of Denmark. However, he said that US President Trump's remarks in Davos could be considered a de-escalation, according to NYT.

Trump in Davos live updates: Greenland's foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt said the developments in Davos were “positive”, Reuters reported.

“No formal agreement has been entered into regarding Greenland... The Government of Greenland has not asked the secretary general of NATO to negotiate on behalf of Greenland, but the secretary general has conveyed our position and red lines directly to President Trump,” Motzfeldt said.

Trump in Davos live updates: US Vice-President J D Vance has said that America would “keep on trying to make sure that we secure that land mass”, while speaking about Greenland.

Vance was responding to a question on the framework of a future deal over Greenland. “We would need control over the Arctic in order to shoot that missile down. Our entire missile defense system defends depends on that arctic security,” Vance said, according to ANI.

Trump in Davos live updates: Ukrainian President Zelensky flagged Europe inaction in Ukraine during his address at the WEF in Davos.

“Everyone turned attention to Greenland, and it’s clear most leaders simply are not sure what to do about it. And it seems like everyone is just waiting for America to cool down on this topic, hoping it will pass away. But what if it will not, what then?” Zelensky asked.

“We have told our European partners multiple times — act now … but Europe still remains in ‘Greenland mode’ — maybe someday, someone will do something,” the Ukrainian President said.

Trump in Davos live updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed a trilateral meeting between officials from the United States, Russia and Ukraine in UAE.

The two-day meeting was announced by Zelensky following his address at the Wolrd Economic Forum in Davos. The Ukrainian President earlier held a meeting with US President Trump to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump in Davos live updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after his meeting with US President Trump, said Europe is “fragmented”, and looks “lost” facing Trump, AFP reported.

He said that Europe was too reliant on the US for its security, adding that it needs “united forces” that can truly defend its countries.

“Europe relies only on that belief that if danger comes, NATO will act, but no one has really seen the alliance in action,” Zelensky said. “Right now NATO exists thanks to the belief that the United States will act, that it will not stand aside and will help,” he said, according to CNN.

Trump in Davos live updates: UK has said that “serious behind-the-scenes diplomacy” had led to US President Donald Trump withdrawing tariff threats on European nations.

Trump had threatened additional tariffs on eight European countries, including the United Kingdom, if they opposed America's proposal of taking over Greenland.

However, Trump withdrew the tariff threats Wednesday after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, wherein it was agreed that the alliance would work towards a framework deal over Greenland.

PM Keir Starmer's spokesperson said UK had been in “constant communication” with the US administration and had been working closely with Rutte.

Trump in Davos live updates: While thanking the United Kingdom for the support over Greenland, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen quoted the Beatles, saying, “We've got to get by with a little help from our friends.”

“To know you have good friends and strong allies, and that Europeans stand together, don't get divided and stick to our common values, even in a world that is changing rapidly, is extremely important for all of us,” she said, according to BBC News.

Trump in Davos live updates: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said America would retaliate if European countries sell US stocks and bonds in response to his proposal to acquire Greenland.

When asked whether he was worried that European countries would sell stocks and bonds they have in the US, Trump said, “If that would happen, there would be, you know, big retaliation on our part.” “We have all the cards,” Trump told Fox Business.

Trump in Davos live updates: US President Donald Trump in Davos said that US weapons were the “best”, while urging defense companies to manufacture them faster.

“We have the best equipment in the world — the Patriots, Tomahawks, the F35s — all of our equipment is the best,” Trump told Fox Business, adding that the US should “make it faster”.

“Other countries want it and we want it. We need more. It takes too long to get it,” Trump said.

Trump in Davos live updates: US President Donald Trump has termed his meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky as “good”, while also saying that the “war has to end”.

The US President said the two leaders have not discussed Zelensky joining the ‘Board of Peace’.

Trump in Davos live updates: US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ended, CNN reported.

The two leaders held a meeting in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Zelensky will address the forum at 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT), BBC News reported.

Trump in Davos live updates: Belgium has said it did not sign the ‘Board of Peace’ charter, after a White House list included the country among those who have done so, CBS News reported.

“Belgium has NOT signed the Charter of the Board of Peace. This announcement is incorrect,” Maxime Prévot, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Belgium, said in a post on X.

“We wish for a common and coordinated European response. As many European countries, we have reservations to the proposal,” Prévot said.

Trump in Davos live updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the World Economic Forum in Davos at 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT), BBC News reported.

The Ukrainian President's office said that Zelensky, who arrive in Switzerlande earlier today, is holding a meeting with US President Donald Trump.