Trump, Greenland and Russia

Russia’s Arctic militarization behind Trump’s focus on Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump this week repeated his assertion that American control of Greenland is vital for “international security.” As Henry Ridgwell reports, Denmark, which owns the island, has admitted failing to invest in its security,
History Explains Trump’s Interest in Greenland—And Why Buying It Won’t Be So Easy
In 1865, in the wake of the Civil War, the U.S. began looking to expand its influence on the world stage. This happened at precisely the moment when Russia, having just lost the Crimean War, was seeking to counterbalance British power in the Pacific. This proved to be the perfect recipe for American expansion in the Arctic.
Russian TV Says 'We Need Greenland,' Eyes Deal With Trump
"We could make a deal with Trump and split Greenland into a couple of pieces," said Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian politician.
Trump: US needs Greenland to combat Russia and China
We need it for international security. And I’m sure that Denmark will come along — it’s costing them a lot of money to maintain it, to keep it,” says new U.S. president.
As Russia and China Step Up Arctic Presence, Greenland Grows In Importance For U.S.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is once again making waves with his pursuit of Greenland, this time refusing to rule out using force to gain control of the Arctic island from ally Denmark. But Washington had been interested in Greenland long before Trump came along.
Trump already has a lot of what he wants in Greenland
With help from Nahal Toosi, Joe Gould, John Sakellariadis, Maggie Miller and Daniel Lippman On the day he took office, President DONALD TRUMP insisted that U.S. control of Greenland was necessary for American security.
Trump wants greenland for 'international security'
Donald Trump expresses interest in acquiring Greenland, citing "international security" as the primary reason. The proposal raises questions about global geopolitics and strategic military positioning.
The U.S. has tried to buy Greenland before. Here’s how those past attempts went.
From the Reconstruction era to the Cold War, multiple administrations have tried (and failed) to acquire the Arctic island.
Greenland is covered by collective security of NATO, says Finnish foreign minister
Greenland is protected by NATO’s Article 5 which invokes mutual defence in the case of any armed attack or invasion, the ...
The Kremlin said Greenland is in Russia's sphere of 'national and strategic interests' — and it's got its eye on Trump's claims on the territory
Trump said in a press conference this week that he would not rule out using military force to seize Greenland.
Russia Once Floated Greenland Invasion in Fake Letter to Trump Ally
Russia once floated the idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland in a forged fundraising letter sent to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton ...
Putin's ally sparks new invasion fears after Trump's warning as 'Russia needs Greenland
A hardline pro-Putin Russian MP said his country "needs Greenland", after Donald Trump announced his hope to gain control of ...
Expansion made our country what it is today — let’s continue the tradition with Greenland
Pursuing our own national interest has been a priority since our nation’s founding. President Thomas Jefferson made the ...
Trump, Greenland, and the power of the bully pulpit
“People really don’t even know if Denmark has any legal right to it, but if they do, they should give it up, because we need ...