**US Threat to Annex Greenland Sparks Outrage from Denmark and EU**
In a shocking move, US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex the Danish territory of Greenland, sparking outrage from the Danish government and European Union leaders. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen strongly condemned the US threat, saying that “you cannot annex another country… Not even with an argument about international security.”
The controversy began when Trump suggested on March 29 that the US could annex Greenland without using military force. When asked if this would send a message to Russia, which has been occupying Ukrainian lands since 2014, Trump said he didn’t care and that it was “a very separate subject”. This comment sparked anger from EU leaders, who see it as a sign of US disregard for international cooperation and stability.
Frederiksen described the US threat as a shock to the many years of cooperation between Denmark and the US. She pointed out that Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own government and economy. The territory has significant mineral wealth, including vast reserves of iron ore and other minerals.
The US has a military base in Greenland, but this does not give it any claim to annex the territory. Frederiksen emphasized that “this is not only about Greenland or Denmark… This is about the world order that we have built together across the Atlantic over generations.”
**Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Continue to Cause Concern**
Meanwhile, tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia continuing its occupation of Ukrainian lands since 2014. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and economic damage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia’s actions are part of a “hybrid war” against democratic countries and the values they share. He pointed out that over 100 attempts at sabotage have been documented around Europe in the past year, orchestrated by Russia.
**US Businesses May Return to Russia Amid Conflict**
American businesses may be poised to return to Russia, with Kirill Dmitriev saying that US companies are prepared to fill the vacancies left by European companies that withdrew after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This move has raised concerns among EU leaders, who fear it could undermine efforts to isolate Russia.
**EU Leaders Urge Caution and Diplomacy**
In response to Trump’s comments, Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that either France or the United Kingdom should initiate contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NATO officials have also been in talks about deploying a “reassurance force” to Ukraine, using NATO’s command and control structures.
The Danish government has approved a further package of military assistance to Ukraine, worth 6.7 billion Danish kroner ($970 million), which will support Ukraine from 2025 until 2027.
**What’s Next?**
As tensions remain high between Russia and the West, it remains to be seen how this crisis will play out. The threat by Trump to annex Greenland has sparked outrage among EU leaders, who see it as a sign of US disregard for international cooperation and stability. As the world watches, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and diplomacy will be crucial in resolving this crisis.
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