Trump: US to eliminate Russian threat in Greenland

Trump says it's time to eliminate «Russian threat» in Greenland

President of the United States Donald Trump said that NATO has been demanding that Denmark eliminate the Russian threat in Greenland for 20 years, but Copenhagen has not taken the necessary measures. According to him, the situation has reached a point where the United States is ready to act on its own.

«For 20 years, NATO has been telling Denmark that it must get rid of the Russian threat in Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has done nothing. Now the time has come and it will be done,» said Donald Trump.

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The US president did not specify what steps Washington intends to take, but his words came amid increased US attention to the Arctic region and the security risks associated with Russia's actions.

Greenland, which is formally part of Denmark, is of strategic importance to NATO due to its geographical location and proximity to Arctic routes.

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In recent years, the United States has repeatedly emphasised the need to strengthen its military and intelligence presence in the Arctic. The region is seen as one of the key areas of strategic rivalry between the US, Russia and China.

Trump's statements may indicate a change in Washington's approach to Denmark's role in ensuring Greenland's security and a possible increase in direct US involvement in the region.