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Trump warns: Greenland is in danger from Russia and China!
US President Trump emphasizes Greenland's strategic importance for national security and appoints a special envoy.
Trump warns: Greenland is in danger from Russia and China!
In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump reiterated that Greenland is critical to the national security of the United States. Trump clearly draws a connection to Russia and China by pointing out that Russian and Chinese ships have been spotted along the coast of Greenland. These newly flaring claims to ownership come as no surprise: despite a temporary period of calm, the debate over Greenland has consistently been a central issue during Trump's term in office. “It's not about minerals or oil, we have enough of them,” said Trump, who is further inflaming geopolitical tensions with his statements, as radioguetersloh.de reports.
As part of his statements, Trump appointed Jeff Landry, the governor of Louisiana, as special envoy to Greenland. This move signals that the US considers Greenland strategically relevant. According to Trump, the country's security is at risk as long as states like Russia and China maintain a presence in the region, and he has repeatedly cited this in relation to national security interests since he took office in January 2025 [dw.com].
Greenland in the spotlight of international politics
With an area six times the size of Germany and a population of only around 57,000 inhabitants, Greenland is strategically located in the North Atlantic. Officially part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island has extensive autonomy. However, the current discussion could bring Denmark into the spotlight, as the country has already summoned the American ambassador to a meeting. This could lead to a diplomatic exchange, especially since ownership claims are a delicate matter.
On the same day, in a completely different corner of the world, there was progress in negotiations on Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. US negotiators met for three days in Florida to discuss security guarantees and economic issues. Both the US chief negotiators and their Ukrainian and Russian counterparts were satisfied with the results and are now seeking another meeting in Moscow, highlighting the complexity of international politics.
Global trends and local concerns
While everything internationally revolves around geopolitical power plays, other nations also have their plans. France is currently placing a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the center of its sea power strategy. This impressive ship will be 310 meters long and is expected to cost over 10 billion euros - another step towards consolidating the military presence in international waters.
As a short highlight for the people at home: In Spain, the Christmas lottery “El Gordo” is just around the corner, which is attracting record winnings of over 2.77 billion euros this year. Millions will sit back in their TV chairs and hope for happiness, while the political waves continue to churn elsewhere and the world is confronted with new and old challenges.