This was stated by U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing Politico. This information is also provided by Kontrakty.UA.
"Greenland is a fantastic place. We need it for international security. And I am confident that Denmark will agree because it costs them a lot of money to maintain it (Greenland - ed.)," Trump said.
He added that Greenland is not only important to the U.S., but it is crucial "for international security."
"There are Russian ships everywhere, there are Chinese ships everywhere - military vessels - and they (Denmark - ed.) cannot control it," Trump noted.
Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
It should be reminded that elected U.S. President Donald Trump wishes to make Greenland a part of the United States. Moreover, he does not rule out the use of force to convince Denmark.
For centuries, the island has been under Danish control (previously as a colony, now as a semi-sovereign territory within the Kingdom of Denmark). Greenland is subject to the Danish constitution, meaning that any change in its legal status would require amendments.
Earlier, it was reported that Denmark privately sent proposals regarding Greenland to Trump's team. Copenhagen does not intend to "sell" the island but is willing to discuss other requests from Washington.
Trump's future national security advisor, Mike Waltz, stated that he is considering various options for controlling Greenland.
Additionally, Trump's allies introduced a bill on the "purchase of Greenland". It proposes to allow him to start negotiations as soon as he officially takes office on January 20.
At the same time, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland during a conversation with him. According to her, the island's autonomy must make the decision about independence itself.