Trump told the Danish Prime Minister that he was 'serious' about annexing Greenland.

247 - US President Donald Trump made it clear in a phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that he was serious about the possibility of taking over Greenland. The call, described as "intense," took place last week, as reported by [source name missing]. Financial TimesThe 45-minute dialogue highlighted Trump's determination regarding the issue, despite Danish authorities reiterating that the territory is not for sale. (Source: [Source Name]) The Independent.

According to sources who had access to the conversation, the call was characterized by an aggressive and confrontational tone on the part of the US president. "He was very firm," declared one of the anonymous sources. Another, quoted by... Financial TimesHe compared the conversation to "a bucket of cold water," stating: "Before, it was difficult to take seriously. But now I think it's serious, and potentially very dangerous." Although Frederiksen tried to defuse the situation with an offer to increase cooperation between the two countries, especially regarding military bases and the exploration of natural resources in the region, Trump remained firm in his intentions. The Danish government was alarmed by the president's aggressive stance. "The intention was very clear," a Danish official told [the source]. Financial Times"They want this. Right now, the Danes are in crisis mode."

In addition to discussions about Greenland, Trump also commented on the strategic importance of the territory in the context of China and Russia's growing presence in the Arctic. "The security and protection of Greenland are important to the United States as China and Russia make significant investments throughout the Arctic region," said Brian Hughes, spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council, in an interview with Fox News.