US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Greenland, saying that his country will "take" it by force if Denmark can't secure its waters. Trump's comments have sent shockwaves through the region, prompting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to warn of a potential catastrophe for NATO.
The US president made the remarks while meeting with oil executives, stating that Russia and China would "take over Greenland" if the US doesn't intervene. He also threatened to use military force, saying that he'd do it the "hard way" rather than trying to make a deal. This comes as tensions between the US and Russia have been on the rise, particularly in the wake of recent attacks on Venezuela.
Greenland's foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt has pushed back against Trump's claims, stating that her country should "take the lead" in talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. She emphasized that Greenlandic authorities want to engage with the US independently of Denmark and have been working towards statehood, which would give them greater autonomy in foreign policy.
The situation has raised concerns about the future of NATO, with Frederiksen warning that an armed US attack could spell the end for the alliance. However, the head of NATO's forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, said that the alliance is not on the brink of a crisis and is prepared to defend its territories.
The meeting between Rubio and Motzfeldt is set to take place next week, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about the talks. While Greenlandic officials want to engage in dialogue with the US, they also emphasize the need for trust-based relationships. The situation remains fluid, with the world watching closely as the stakes grow higher.
In a bizarre twist, Trump's remarks have drawn parallels to his recent actions in Venezuela, where the US backed an overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro. This has raised questions about whether Trump is using Greenland as a way to flex his military muscles and demonstrate American power.
The US president made the remarks while meeting with oil executives, stating that Russia and China would "take over Greenland" if the US doesn't intervene. He also threatened to use military force, saying that he'd do it the "hard way" rather than trying to make a deal. This comes as tensions between the US and Russia have been on the rise, particularly in the wake of recent attacks on Venezuela.
Greenland's foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt has pushed back against Trump's claims, stating that her country should "take the lead" in talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. She emphasized that Greenlandic authorities want to engage with the US independently of Denmark and have been working towards statehood, which would give them greater autonomy in foreign policy.
The situation has raised concerns about the future of NATO, with Frederiksen warning that an armed US attack could spell the end for the alliance. However, the head of NATO's forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, said that the alliance is not on the brink of a crisis and is prepared to defend its territories.
The meeting between Rubio and Motzfeldt is set to take place next week, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about the talks. While Greenlandic officials want to engage in dialogue with the US, they also emphasize the need for trust-based relationships. The situation remains fluid, with the world watching closely as the stakes grow higher.
In a bizarre twist, Trump's remarks have drawn parallels to his recent actions in Venezuela, where the US backed an overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro. This has raised questions about whether Trump is using Greenland as a way to flex his military muscles and demonstrate American power.
just saw this and my mind is blown - Greenland is like 12% of Denmark's landmass but makes up 50% of its GDP 
did you know that Greenland has the 2nd largest ice cap in the world? It's massive! 
and now Trump is threatening to take it by force? 
what are the chances of him actually following through on this? 
stats say around 60% of americans disagree with his stance on foreign policy, btw 
I mean, I get that Greenland is a strategic location and all, but can't we talk about this in a civilized way? It's not like they're asking for much - just some respect and understanding. 
I just hope that both sides can find a way to talk things through without resorting to threats and aggression.
Can we please just try to resolve conflicts peacefully? 
. The fact that Russia and China would be interested in Greenland is indeed a worry, but can't we all just talk about this and try to find a peaceful solution? 
. Are they really not doing enough to protect their territory or something? And what about Greenland itself? They want more autonomy, so shouldn't we be supporting them in getting that? 
. Is he trying to justify some kind of military intervention or something? I don't think that's the way to go, guys 
. We need to be calm and collected here and figure out a solution that works for everyone 
and now nato is on the brink of a crisis? i don't think so, guys are just trying to stay calm and figure out what's going on. maybe we should focus on why trump is being so aggressive here? 
Like, can't we just talk about this like adults or something? 
. We need diplomacy and dialogue here, not aggression.
. Fingers (and toes) crossed 
"All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong; and repairs the ship to prevent wider disaster." - Ambrose Redmoon 
. Like, what's next? Is Trump going to try to take over Alaska too or something? 
especially from someone who's been known for their questionable diplomacy moves. And what about Denmark? Are they going to just sit back and let Trump bully them? 
. And can we please talk about Marco Rubio for a second? Hasn't he been in office forever or something? 