Trump Addresses "Russian Threat" in Greenland
"NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that 'you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.' Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!!" Trump wrote on US social media platform Truth Social.
On Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Trump held a phone conversation about the security situation in Greenland and the Arctic. Rutte noted that both "will continue to working on this," adding: "I look forward to seeing him (Trump) in Davos later this week."
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has long drawn US attention due to its strategic position and abundant mineral wealth, alongside alleged concerns about increasing Russian and Chinese influence.
In a new step, Trump announced Saturday that Washington will enforce 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland—starting February 1, with rates rising to 25% in June, citing their opposition to US control of Greenland.
In response, the eight European nations issued a joint statement on Sunday, condemning the US move and reaffirming their dedication to Arctic security.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin last week recognized Greenland’s legal status as part of Denmark, while describing the unfolding situation on the island as “very controversial.”
"We proceed from the understanding that Greenland is a territory of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated.
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