“We want to reach an agreement on Greenland, but if we can't do it amicably, we will do it in a more difficult way,” Trump said, emphasizing that the United States cannot allow the strategically located island to fall under the control of other world powers.
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“This is not the land of Denmark”
Trump, despite declaring sympathy for Denmark, expressed doubts about its rights to Greenland. — The fact that they arrived there by boat 500 years ago does not mean that this land belongs to them – said the president, adding that he does not intend to tolerate a situation in which Russia or China could become neighbors of the US.
The American leader has repeatedly emphasized that he prefers to conclude an agreement with the Danes, but emphasized that the decision to take over the island does not depend on their will. — We will do something with Greenland, whether they like it or not – Trump said.
Trump: Ownership, not lease
During the conversation, Trump also referred to speculations regarding possible financial compensation for the inhabitants of Greenland. Although he admitted that for now he is not thinking about paying tens of thousands of dollars to each of them, he did not rule out such a possibility in the future.
According to the president, gaining full ownership of the island is crucial to securing US interests. — You have to have ownership, leasing doesn't secure anything. And we want to defend Greenland. If we don't do it, China or Russia will, Trump repeated.
NATO and European security
Trump also once again criticized Europe's approach to security, accusing it of lack of decisiveness towards Russia. — Russia is not afraid of Europe. The only country he is actually afraid of is the United States, he said, recalling that when the US detained a Russian tanker, Moscow did not take any retaliatory action.
The American president also downplayed the importance of NATO, claiming that without US involvement the alliance would not exist.
Trump cited Venezuela as an example
During the meeting, Trump also referred to the situation in Venezuela, pointing out that his actions against Nicolás Maduro were aimed at preventing Russia or China from taking control of the country. At the same time, he emphasized that he was open to economic cooperation with these countries, especially in the field of crude oil sales.
The US president's statements once again sparked mixed reactions internationally, highlighting tensions in relations with Europe, Russia and China.
