Tensions continue to ebb over Greenland, which has been targeted by Donald Trump, who has repeatedly indicated his desire to seize control of the territory, which is part of Denmark, a member of the EU and NATO.
US Special Envoy for Greenland, Jeff Landry, wrote in X that Copenhagen “occupied” the island after World War II, taking control of it and “violating United Nations protocols.”
"History is important," writes Landry, who is also governor of Louisiana. "The United States defended Greenland's sovereignty during World War II when Denmark failed. After the war, Denmark reoccupied it, circumventing and ignoring UN protocol."
Just last night, Trump, on Air Force One, reiterated to reporters that the US will take over the island "one way or another." Trump said: "Basically, their defense is two dogsleds. Do you know that? Do you know what their defense is? Two dogsleds. Meanwhile, we see Russian destroyers and submarines, and Chinese destroyers and submarines everywhere. We will not let that happen. They need us more than we need them."
In a statement, the island's government rejected the US ambitions and called the U.S. desire to "take possession" of its vast territory "unacceptable," announcing its intention to "intensify its efforts" to ensure its defense within the framework of NATO.
"Greenland is part of the Danish Kingdom, a member of NATO, and Greenland's defense must therefore be conducted through NATO," the statement continues. "Based on the very positive statement for Greenland by the six NATO member states, the Government of Greenland will step up its efforts to ensure that Greenland's defense is conducted under the auspices of NATO. All NATO member states, including the United States, have a common interest in Greenland's defense, and the governing coalition in Greenland will therefore work together with Denmark to ensure that defense dialogue and development in Greenland take place in NATO cooperation."
(Unioneonline)
