Denmark receptive to increasing US military presence in Greenland, according to Axios
Denmark has reportedly indicated its willingness to engage in discussions regarding the potential expansion of the US military presence in Greenland. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Denmark has made a discreet approach to President-elect Donald Trump’s team, indicating an openness to discussions about increasing the US military presence in Greenland, as reported by Axios on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Trump has caused some tension in Copenhagen by continuously suggesting that the US should acquire the self-governing Arctic island from Denmark. While he has not dismissed the idea of using force, he has provided few details on how his administration would persuade Denmark to hand over control of Greenland.
In an effort to avoid a public confrontation with Trump, Copenhagen has reached out to the incoming president's team for clarification on his remarks, according to the report.
The Danish government has firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, but has expressed its readiness “to discuss any other US request regarding the island,” Axios noted.
American forces have been present on the island since World War II. The US operates a military base in Greenland and has a defense agreement with Denmark that allows for the construction of additional military facilities.
During the Cold War, Greenland served a significant military function by hosting US early-warning systems for ballistic missiles.
Trump, set to take office on January 20, has emphasized that control over the island is an “absolute necessity” for American national security.
Both Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s pro-independence leader, Mute Egede, have dismissed the idea of selling the overseas territory to Trump. Earlier this week, Frederiksen mentioned that she had suggested negotiations to Trump’s team, emphasizing that Copenhagen and Washington aim to “strengthen the security of the Western alliance.”
Egede has also expressed his willingness to engage with the president-elect. He reaffirmed his commitment to Greenland's independence during a joint press conference with Frederiksen, stating, “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American.” He further indicated that Greenland will continue to cooperate with the US.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
Trump has caused some tension in Copenhagen by continuously suggesting that the US should acquire the self-governing Arctic island from Denmark. While he has not dismissed the idea of using force, he has provided few details on how his administration would persuade Denmark to hand over control of Greenland.
In an effort to avoid a public confrontation with Trump, Copenhagen has reached out to the incoming president's team for clarification on his remarks, according to the report.
The Danish government has firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale, but has expressed its readiness “to discuss any other US request regarding the island,” Axios noted.
American forces have been present on the island since World War II. The US operates a military base in Greenland and has a defense agreement with Denmark that allows for the construction of additional military facilities.
During the Cold War, Greenland served a significant military function by hosting US early-warning systems for ballistic missiles.
Trump, set to take office on January 20, has emphasized that control over the island is an “absolute necessity” for American national security.
Both Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s pro-independence leader, Mute Egede, have dismissed the idea of selling the overseas territory to Trump. Earlier this week, Frederiksen mentioned that she had suggested negotiations to Trump’s team, emphasizing that Copenhagen and Washington aim to “strengthen the security of the Western alliance.”
Egede has also expressed his willingness to engage with the president-elect. He reaffirmed his commitment to Greenland's independence during a joint press conference with Frederiksen, stating, “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American.” He further indicated that Greenland will continue to cooperate with the US.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
