https://freerepublic.com/tag/noneuropeannation/ en-us Sun, 3 May 2026 16:14:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377489/posts Canada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the prime minister, Mark Carney, joins Monday’s summit of the 48-plus nation grouping in Yerevan, Armenia. Carney has said he is determined to build a new network of trade and diplomatic alliances after the loss of US markets under Donald Trump. His presence will also represent a show of western support for Armenia in its efforts to distance itself from Russia at a time when Washington’s approach to Moscow’s opponents, such as Ukraine, is at best ambiguous. Canadian diplomats have rejected suggestions... The Guardian https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377489/posts#comment Sun, 3 May 2026 16:14:25 GMT