Christina Markus Lassen
Danish diplomat
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The agreement is good for Greenland, for Denmark, for the United States, for NATO and Europe, and for international peace and security,
Progress can still be made when we consult the compass.”
- In brief remarks on the agreement at the end of her speech, Lassen saidThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/greenla…Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/denmark/…
The second round of straw polls has taken place,
- said Christina Markus Lassen, the UN ambassador of Denmark, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of AugustXinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260822/ce675…
The candidates will be informed of the results through the respective permanent representatives of nominating member states... That's all I have to say today,
- said Denmark's UN ambassador Christina Lassen, whose country holds the Council's rotating presidencyBuenos Aires Timesbatimes.com.ar/news/world…
Loud and clear, again and again, we hear the Iranians lift their voices for a better life,
- Denmark’s U.N. Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen told the Security CouncilHuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/united…
The inviolability of borders is not up for negotiation."
- At the Security Council meeting, Christina Markus Lassen, Danish ambassador to the United Nations, stressedXinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260106/0f3c5…
Earlier
Denmark, at UN, says Greenland pact benefits all parties involved
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/greenla…Washington gained a veto over foreign investments it deems sensitive in Greenland's mines, ports, and infrastructure, as well as an expanded and permanent military presence, independent of the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
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Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/secret…Washington backed Iran’s people at the UN as it signaled readiness to act
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The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/01…Chinese business owner in Venezuela warns of knock-on effects following Maduro’s abduction
South China Morning Postscmp.com/economy/global…Inside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, the Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss the heightened tensions triggered by US military actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202601…World Insights: U.S. comes under fire at Security Council, worldwide for Venezuela raid
BrazilNews.Netbrazilnews.net/news/278793603…US launches strikes on Venezuela, drawing widespread condemnation
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Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/donald…America’s raid on Venezuela reveals the limits of China’s reach
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/liveblog…By targeting Venezuela, Donald Trump is also striking at China's interests
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Charged with 'narco-terrorism' among other things, deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were taken by helicopter to a New York court to face charges
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/world/nicolas…Europe fumbles at UN: UK condemns Maduro but stays quiet on US military raid inside Venezuela
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/euro…One big concern for China is that America’s actions can create even more uncertainties than Trump’s tariff and trade policies
South China Morning Postscmp.com/opinion/comment…