Trump's Controversial Aspirations for Greenland and Beyond Spark Global Outcry
President-elect Donald Trump's comments on acquiring Greenland and other territories have provoked strong reactions from international leaders and concerns over geopolitical stability.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about potentially using military or economic force to acquire Greenland, Canada, and control the Panama Canal have incited significant concern among international leaders. Danish officials and Greenland's prime minister firmly rejected these ambitions, emphasizing the territories' sovereignty. Trump’s rhetoric has drawn scrutiny from NATO allies and Russia, with concerns it could fuel geopolitical tensions. The Kremlin's spokesperson stated they are closely monitoring the situation, while European leaders expressed alarm at the implications of Trump's remarks for international relations.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasizes the importance of respecting Greenland's sovereignty, asserting that it is an integral part of Denmark, which is particularly concerning in light of Trump's aggressive rhetoric regarding military force.
Greenland's government reaffirms its right to self-determination and expresses a desire to maintain constructive cooperation with the U.S., seeking to clarify its political status amidst heightened tensions with the Trump administration.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlights Russia's staunch interest in the Arctic region, criticizing European leaders for not adequately responding to Trump's threats and emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the area.
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Trump refuses to rule out military or economic coercion in acquiring Greenland, stating its strategic importance for national security and the free world, amidst Denmark's firm stance that Greenland is not for sale.
Recent visits from Trump Jr. and escalating rhetoric signal a serious approach from the Trump administration towards Greenland, emphasizing its rich reserves of rare earth minerals crucial for the U.S. defense and technology sectors.
Experts note that Greenland remains vital for U.S. military strategy, housing critical installations that monitor threats from Russia, and reaffirm the urgency to counter China's growing ambitions in the Arctic.
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Even though we would like to show differences between the parties, I would like to appeal that we stand together for our country and our future and not panic because of the situation that has arisen.
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Kaja Kallas said that Greenland’s sovereignty must be respected.
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Denmark's leaders remain adamant the Arctic territory is not for sale.
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However feasible or not they might be, with interest, particularly given its own interests in the Arctic, a region where it has expanded its own political, economic and military influence in recent decades.
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Peskov was referring to the illegal annexations of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
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"I think we can exclude that the United States in the coming years will try to use force to annex territory that interests it," said Meloni, who travelled last weekend to visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate and intends to attend his inauguration.
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Although China is 1,000 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Beijing declares China to be a “near Arctic” nation. From east and west, China increasingly probes the Arctic.
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"I think we can exclude that the United States in the coming years will try to use force to annex territory that interests it."
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The Kremlin ridiculed the European response, suggesting it was reacting "very timidly... almost in a whisper".
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I think we can exclude that the United States in the coming years will try to use force to annex territory that interests it.
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While some of those questioned described Trump’s interest as “dangerous” and “worrying,” others suggested they might “have more trust in Trump” and “choose the USA.”
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