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Greenland: Vance warns Europe to take Trump 'seriously' Europe should take Donald Trump "seriously" on the issue of Greenland, warned US Vice President JD Vance, as Trump's advisers met with envoys from Denmark and Greenland. Mercosur deal: French farmers roll tractors into Paris Scores of tractors were driven into Paris in protest over an EU deal that would create the world's largest free-trade area. Some farmers fear they will be undercut with cheaper goods from South America. Ukraine: 1 million without water, heat after Russian strike Ukraine says overnight Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, amid freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be targets. DW has more. Former NATO envoy says Trump still committed to Ukraine Kurt Volker said Trump wants a quick end to the war, but the conflict continues because Russia's Putin believes he can still prevail. Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in Cyprus as EU presidency begins Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Nicosia, while Ukrainian and US negotiators remain in Paris, looking to iron out more details of Tuesday's "robust" security guarantees agreement. Meanwhile, the fighting continues. DW has more. Trump weighs military option to take control of Greenland The US president has argued that control of Greenland is a "strategic" necessity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has tried to downplay Trump's rhetoric, emphasizing the preferred option would be to buy Greenland. Greenland welcomes European solidarity amid Trump's threats Greenland's prime minister has thanked European allies for their backing after renewed claims on the island by US President Donald Trump. Jens-Frederik Nielsen urged Washington to engage in "respectful dialogue." Cold snap hits Europe, disrupting travel Freezing temperatures and snow are gripping much of the continent, disrupting flights and causing traffic accidents. Canals froze in London, cross country skiers took to Hamburg cycle paths, and snow even fell in Madrid. Unpacking Czechia's devotion to cash and its currency The new government in Prague wants to change the constitution to anchor the Czech crown as the country's legal tender and guarantee the right to use cash, not just cards. Why has it made this pledge, and will it happen? NATO could end if US takes over Greenland — Danish PM Denmark's Mette Frederiksen said "everything would stop" in the event of a US attack on another NATO country. European leaders have backed Frederiksen while saying the US "is an essential partner."