Hans de Vreij
@vreij.bsky.social
Journalist. Studeerde Russisch. Daarna publiciteitscoördinator bij Amnesty-Nederland. Vervolgens 3 decennia in de journalistiek. Correspondent Brussel/Berlijn/Genève/Praag. Persoonlijk spionageverhaal: https://hansdevreij.com/2017/01/08/russian-spy-and-i/
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· Dec 29
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Russia celebrates. “The Transatlantic alliance is over.”
Trump has done his master’s work.
Trump has done his master’s work.
Russia welcomes Trump's tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland as 'collapse' of alliance
"The transatlantic alliance is over," Kremlin economic negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said.
kyivindependent.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Russia celebrates. “The Transatlantic alliance is over.”
Trump has done his master’s work.
Trump has done his master’s work.
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Macron wants to pull out the big guns.
Macron urges EU to deploy trade ‘bazooka’ against US as Trump ramps up tensions
The French president is leading calls for the EU to deploy its biggest trade weapon against the United States. Some capitals aren’t so sure.
www.politico.eu
January 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Macron wants to pull out the big guns.
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Duitse militairen verlaten Groenland na minder dan twee dagen #buitenland
Duitse militairen verlaten Groenland na minder dan twee dagen
Vijftien Duitse militairen op Groenland vertrekken zondag alweer na minder dan twee dagen op het eiland. Een woordvoerder van de strijdkrachten bevestigde het bericht van de Duitse krant a hrefhttps:www.bild.depolitikauslandundinternationaleslivetickergroenlandsschicksalsgipfelimweissenhaus69679f55587b0b1176afbb09696cdf386b40895ba7f71f1c targetblankemBildema, die spreekt over een stille en heimelijke bliksemsnelle aftocht.
www.nu.nl
January 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Duitse militairen verlaten Groenland na minder dan twee dagen #buitenland
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Dat icoontje op z'n borst gaat 'm niet redden, denk ik zomaar.
A Russian occupier from the 121st regiment complains their column was wiped out near Kupiansk. Didn’t even make it. Artillery and mortars did the job. No evacuation, nowhere to hide.
January 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Dat icoontje op z'n borst gaat 'm niet redden, denk ik zomaar.
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Schoof: dreigen met extra importheffing ondermijnt band met Amerika #nieuws
Schoof: dreigen met extra importheffing ondermijnt band met Amerika
Het Amerikaanse dreigement om acht Europese landen extra importheffingen op te leggen, dreigt de banden tussen Europa en de VS te ondermijnen. Dat stellen Nederland, Zweden, Noorwegen, het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Finland en Denemarken in een gezamenlijke verklaring die door demissionair premier Dick Schoof op X is geplaatst.
www.rtl.nl
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Schoof: dreigen met extra importheffing ondermijnt band met Amerika #nieuws
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Also worth noting that the current governments of Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands are solidly right-wing and include or depend on populist-right parties.
The joint statement just published by European leaders reads like something they would say to Russia about Ukraine: "we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind." www.government.se/statements/2...
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Also worth noting that the current governments of Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands are solidly right-wing and include or depend on populist-right parties.
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🇪🇺🇺🇸 Europe may expel US military bases from its territory if the US annexes Greenland, - The Economist.
The EU also may impose sanctions against US technology companies.
The EU also may impose sanctions against US technology companies.
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Europe may expel US military bases from its territory if the US annexes Greenland, - The Economist.
The EU also may impose sanctions against US technology companies.
The EU also may impose sanctions against US technology companies.
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The joint statement just published by European leaders reads like something they would say to Russia about Ukraine: "we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind." www.government.se/statements/2...
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The joint statement just published by European leaders reads like something they would say to Russia about Ukraine: "we stand ready to engage in a dialogue based on the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that we stand firmly behind." www.government.se/statements/2...
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Dreiging importheffingen ondermijnt band met Verenigde Staten, zeggen Europese landen achter Groenlandmissie
Dreiging importheffingen ondermijnt band met Verenigde Staten, zeggen Europese landen achter Groenlandmissie
De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump ondermijnt de Europese betrekkingen met de Verenigde Staten door te dreigen met invoerheffingen.
www.nrc.nl
January 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Dreiging importheffingen ondermijnt band met Verenigde Staten, zeggen Europese landen achter Groenlandmissie
Hi Donald, should you execute your ridiculous tariffs plan re. Greenland, do say goodbye to:
-US military bases in Europe'
-European investments in the U.S., give or take USD 14.5 trillion;
-Airline flights to Europe;
-U.S. tourist visa to Europe.
Want more? Just say so. We'd be happy to oblige.
-US military bases in Europe'
-European investments in the U.S., give or take USD 14.5 trillion;
-Airline flights to Europe;
-U.S. tourist visa to Europe.
Want more? Just say so. We'd be happy to oblige.
January 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Hi Donald, should you execute your ridiculous tariffs plan re. Greenland, do say goodbye to:
-US military bases in Europe'
-European investments in the U.S., give or take USD 14.5 trillion;
-Airline flights to Europe;
-U.S. tourist visa to Europe.
Want more? Just say so. We'd be happy to oblige.
-US military bases in Europe'
-European investments in the U.S., give or take USD 14.5 trillion;
-Airline flights to Europe;
-U.S. tourist visa to Europe.
Want more? Just say so. We'd be happy to oblige.
'Nederland reageert op Trumps heffingsplan: 'chantage' en 'onbegrijpelijk' nos.nl/artikel/2598...
Nederland reageert op Trumps heffingsplan: 'chantage' en 'onbegrijpelijk'
De demissionaire minister reageert op het plan van de VS om Nederland 10 procent importheffing op te leggen, als reactie op het sturen van twee militairen naar Groenland.
nos.nl
January 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
'Nederland reageert op Trumps heffingsplan: 'chantage' en 'onbegrijpelijk' nos.nl/artikel/2598...
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French President Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the European Union’s anti-coercion instrument after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European countries over Greenland – Bloomberg
Macron to Seek Use of EU Anti-Coercion Instrument Against US
French President Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the European Union’s anti-coercion instrument after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European countries over Greenland...
www.bloomberg.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the European Union’s anti-coercion instrument after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on European countries over Greenland – Bloomberg
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European leaders denounce Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland – Euractiv: ‘An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called for Sunday afternoon’
www.euractiv.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:16 AM
European leaders denounce Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland – Euractiv: ‘An extraordinary meeting of EU ambassadors has been called for Sunday afternoon’
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Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – The Guardian: ‘“Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown”, adding: “This is a very dangerous situation […].”’
Donald Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – Europe live
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 February
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Trump says eight European countries face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland – The Guardian: ‘“Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown”, adding: “This is a very dangerous situation […].”’
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Live Groenland: Italiaanse premier heeft Trump in telefoongesprek laten weten dat hij ‘een fout’ maakt
Live Groenland: Italiaanse premier heeft Trump in telefoongesprek laten weten dat hij ‘een fout’ maakt
www.volkskrant.nl
January 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Live Groenland: Italiaanse premier heeft Trump in telefoongesprek laten weten dat hij ‘een fout’ maakt
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France wants EU to use its 'trade bazooka' against tariffs - report
Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument in the event of new US tariffs, his entourage says, according to Le Monde. (Sky News) #Greenland
Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument in the event of new US tariffs, his entourage says, according to Le Monde. (Sky News) #Greenland
Trump latest: Meloni warns president over Greenland tariffs - as Macron suggests using EU 'bazooka'
EU envoys have been summoned for emergency talks in Brussels today, as the UK and EU allies face a new round of Donald Trump tariffs - this time over Greenland. The president's move has been branded "...
news.sky.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:58 PM
France wants EU to use its 'trade bazooka' against tariffs - report
Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument in the event of new US tariffs, his entourage says, according to Le Monde. (Sky News) #Greenland
Emmanuel Macron will request the activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument in the event of new US tariffs, his entourage says, according to Le Monde. (Sky News) #Greenland
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New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
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Dutch foreign affairs minister and former NATO Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Cyber defence and Hybrid threats David van Weel called Trump's #Greenland tariff threat 'blackmail' (Guardian)
Meloni warns Trump over Greenland tariffs as EU ambassadors summoned for emergency talks – Europe live
European ambassadors to meet this afternoon as president escalates plan for the US to acquire Greenland
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Dutch foreign affairs minister and former NATO Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Cyber defence and Hybrid threats David van Weel called Trump's #Greenland tariff threat 'blackmail' (Guardian)
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Trump says he'll impose a 10% tariff (rising to 25% in June) on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, because they've sent people to Greenland, until the US can buy Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Trump says he'll impose a 10% tariff (rising to 25% in June) on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, because they've sent people to Greenland, until the US can buy Greenland.
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EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump tariffs in Greenland standoff
EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump tariffs in Greenland standoff
Emmanuel Macron to urge EU to use its powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:49 PM
EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump tariffs in Greenland standoff
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Breaking: EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump tariffs in Greenland standoff
Donald Trump said he was targeting eight European nations with tariffs over their support for...
Via The Guardian
#Targeting #Tariffs #Greenland
What's your take on this?
Donald Trump said he was targeting eight European nations with tariffs over their support for...
Via The Guardian
#Targeting #Tariffs #Greenland
What's your take on this?
January 18, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Breaking: EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump tariffs in Greenland standoff
Donald Trump said he was targeting eight European nations with tariffs over their support for...
Via The Guardian
#Targeting #Tariffs #Greenland
What's your take on this?
Donald Trump said he was targeting eight European nations with tariffs over their support for...
Via The Guardian
#Targeting #Tariffs #Greenland
What's your take on this?
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AvroTros haalt Hila voorbij de Taliban offline na arrestatie Afghaanse coach: ‘Raakt ons diep’
AvroTros haalt Hila voorbij de Taliban offline na arrestatie Afghaanse coach: ‘Raakt ons diep’
AvroTros heeft de docuserie Hila voorbij de Taliban offline gehaald. De drastische maatregel volgt op de arrestatie van een Afghaanse coach die in het geheim taekwondolessen aan vrouwen gaf en die in de reeks werd geïnterviewd. Alle informatie over de serie is van de website en sociale media gehaald, bevestigt de omroep.
dlvr.it
January 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
AvroTros haalt Hila voorbij de Taliban offline na arrestatie Afghaanse coach: ‘Raakt ons diep’
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'Vlieg niet boven Iran', adviseert Europese luchtvaartautoriteit #nieuws
'Vlieg niet boven Iran', adviseert Europese luchtvaartautoriteit
Luchtvaartmaatschappijen kunnen beter het luchtruim van Iran mijden, roept de Europese luchtvaartautoriteit EASA op. Vanwege de aanhoudende spanningen en dreigingen van de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump met militaire acties in Iran, zou er volgens de EASA risico kunnen zijn.
www.rtl.nl
January 16, 2026 at 8:51 PM
'Vlieg niet boven Iran', adviseert Europese luchtvaartautoriteit #nieuws
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that's it then?
US President Donald Trump praised Iran for halting what he said were plans to hang more than 800 political prisoners, calling the move worthy of “great respect.”
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
that's it then?