Trump's Arctic ambitions: Putin wary of Greenland annexation
Vladimir Putin believes Donald Trump is seriously considering the annexation of Greenland. The President of Russia is concerned that the West might use the Arctic as a starting point for future conflicts. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is strategically located between North America and Europe.
During the Arctic forum in Murmansk, Vladimir Putin stated that Donald Trump's plans regarding Greenland are serious and have historical roots.
According to "The Moscow Times," the Russian President expressed concern that NATO countries might view the far north as a potential conflict zone.
Greenland, striving for independence from Denmark, already hosts an American military base.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance plans a visit to the island, underscoring its strategic significance amidst increasing interest in the Arctic by the USA, China, and Russia.
Denmark has rejected Trump's proposals to acquire Greenland, emphasizing that the island's residents do not want to be part of the United States. Meanwhile, climate change is opening new maritime routes in the Arctic, boosting interest in the region.
