Denmark announced plans to increase defense expenses after the 47th American President Donald Trump said that “Greenland must be under the control of the United States.” In particular, the Minister of Defense Denmark Toles Lund said about the new defense package. Povulsen.
He noted that for many years the country’s authorities did not invest enough funds in the Arctic. Denmark strives for the “stronger presence” in the region, the minister said.
According to Pulesen, within the framework of the package prepared for Greenland, it is planned to send two patrol ships, two unmanned aerial vehicles and additional teams of dog teams.
Paying attention to Trump’s statements that “Greenland should be under the control of the United States,” Powlsen called “Irony of Fate” the choice of time to make a decision on a new defense package.
Trump, who is preparing to take the post of US President, on December 23 again stated that Greenland should be under the control of the United States. According to him, ownership and control over the island are “absolutely necessary” in order to ensure US security.
Trump’s words caused a flurry of critics, mainly from Greenland officials.
In particular, Greenland Prime Minister MUTE BOURUP EGEDE in a written statement for Anadolu emphasized that Greenland is not for sale. “
“We will not sell and will not be sold. We should not lose our long struggle for freedom,” the agency’s request says in a written response.