Donald Trump believes in annexing Greenland to the United States

On March 13, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, US President Donald Trump expressed his confidence in Greenland's accession to the United States. Stressing that the island is important for international security, Trump said, "I think it will happen," expressing confidence that America will strengthen its security by annexing Greenland.

Trump's views indicate the economic and strategic importance of the island. "We need it (Greenland) for international security," he stressed, adding that Rutte was confident that the US would play an "important role" in the annexation of Greenland.

At the same time, Mark Rutte said that he did not want to involve NATO in the discussions on this issue. However, he recognized the importance of Greenland in the region due to the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic.

The Danish political elite and the international community are somewhat wary of these restrictions. Rasmus Jarloff, chairman of the Danish parliament's defense committee, criticized the situation, saying that the US claim to Greenland could lead to "a war between two NATO countries." He also added that "Greenland voted against immediate independence from Denmark and never wants to be American."

A number of opposition groups have emerged in Europe against Trump's repeated threats to annex Greenland. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have focused on the European Union and opposed the forcible change of territories. Scholz said that "borders should not be changed by force" and condemned expansionist aspirations.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stressed the importance of European unity and international cooperation in the wake of the US claim to Greenland. In her meetings with Scholz and Macron, Frederiksen said that respect for the territory and sovereignty of states is a fundamental principle of international society since World War II.

The debate over the future of Greenland and its geopolitical significance could also affect relations between the US and Europe. The island, which is rich in fisheries and natural resources, is expected to play a key role in international diplomacy and security. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”