Media: The US government never seriously discussed a plan to seize Greenland by military action
Russian State News Agency, Moscow, January 14 - According to the U.S. "Washington Post" citing sources, the Trump administration did not seriously discuss a plan to seize Greenland by military action.
The UK's "Daily Mail" reported on January 11, citing sources, that President Trump has ordered the military to develop a plan to invade Greenland. According to the report, European officials are concerned that Trump may attempt to carry out this action before the November congressional midterm elections.
The "Washington Post" wrote: "The Trump administration did not seriously discuss a plan to seize Greenland by military action."
Greenland is part of Denmark. However, President Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become part of the United States, saying that Greenland holds strategic significance for U.S. national security. Trump has refused to commit not to use military force to control Greenland and has not clearly answered which is more important to him, Greenland or the integrity of NATO.
Before 1953, Greenland was a colony of Denmark, and it is still part of Denmark today, but in 2009 it gained autonomy, allowing it to govern itself and make independent choices in internal affairs.
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