annexation

Carney says Trump is no longer interested in annexing Canada

CNN — Canada believes US President Donald Trump is no longer interested in turning it into the 51st state, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. Asked by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on the sidelines of the NATO meeting in the Netherlands whether Trump is still saying he wants to annex Canada, Carney replied, “No, he is …

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Egypt Independent June 25, 2025

UN says 40,000 displaced in West Bank as Israel accused of readying annexation

UN says 40,000 displaced in West Bank as Israel accused of readying annexation Jamal Juma’a, head of the Stop the

Middle East Eye February 12, 2025

Israel’s Smotrich tells authorities to prepare for West Bank annexation

Israel’s Smotrich tells authorities to prepare for West Bank annexation Finance minister describes Donald Trump’s election victory as an ‘opportunity’

Middle East Eye November 13, 2024

‘De facto annexation’: Israel approves flashpoint West Bank settlements

‘De facto annexation’: Israel approves flashpoint West Bank settlements Smotrich-led initiative also imposes fresh punitive measures on the embattled Palestine

Middle East Eye June 29, 2024

Russian Parliament begins process to rubber-stamp annexations, in violation of international law

Russia’s legislature on Monday began the process of approving President Vladimir Putin’s decision to annex four parts of Ukraine in violation of international law, a move that comes as the Ukrainian military continues to liberate towns previously occupied by Russian forces. The procedure is expected to be a formality, although it will take a couple of days. Putin and his allies …

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Egypt Independent October 4, 2022

Separatist leaders join other guests in Moscow for Putin’s annexation ceremony

Guests have arrived in Moscow ahead of an annexation ceremony hosted by President Vladimir Putin on Friday, with attendees including Russian-backed leaders from four occupied Ukrainian territories. Yevgeny Balitsky, the head of the Russian-backed administration in occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia shared an image of himself alongside Vladimir Saldo, his counterpart in Kherson, Denis Pushilin, from the self-proclaimed …

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Egypt Independent September 30, 2022

Putin announces illegal annexation of four areas of occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to illegally annex four areas of occupied Ukraine, which make up almost a fifth of Ukraine’s territory. It comes following so-called referendums held by Russian-backed officials in eastern and southern Ukraine on joining Russia. The votes are illegal under international law and have been dismissed by Ukraine …

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Egypt Independent September 30, 2022